pulling a boat
 

Hey guys I was thinking (well dreaming) of maybe getting a boat. Before I narrowed down anything more specific as to what type or anything I wanted to ask about how much weight I would be able to pull with the Blazer. It's a 1995 4.3 4 dr 2 wd and it has an open rear- no posi or limited slip. I know the blazer is rated to pull around 5,000 lbs but I doubt if it would pull a 5,000 lb boat out of the water. What would be a safe weight? Or would it just be a good idea to go ahead and put in a posi unit? Thanks.

Well, I've got a 2000 4x4 2 dr, 3.42 gears. I pull my 18' Sea Ray with it all the time. Boat and trailer probably weigh in at a little over 3000 lb, though I haven't actually had them weighed yet. The Blazer does pretty good, but I never really have to haul it too far. I've got several boat landings within 10-15 miles of me.

I'd highly recommend trailer brakes and a tranny cooler.

Thanks for the reply. I already have a tranny cooler on it. You don't have any problems pulling the boat out of the water? Some of the ramps around here are pretty steep/slick.

ugh yeah thats what id be worried about. i went out with my uncle a few years back. he had some kinda 15 foot long boat. one of the ones with the two seats and like window glass. anyways when pulling up the boat when the river was low he couldnt get it out in 2wd, ended up having to 4x4 it to pull it out. so ya never know.

i wouldnt go to bigger then 3000lbs. ive towed a fullsize k5 blazer with a 2.8 s10 (just 1 mile) . sure itll pull it but controling it and stoping it is another story

Ramps here are really well maintained. Never had a problem pulling the boat out. I bought the 4x4 just in case, but haven't needed it yet.