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  1. tpenfield

    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    FWIW - I am finding a few Ford F-250 & F-350's with the gas engines & 4.30 rear end meaning the 15K tow rating. Some of them have the higher GVWR (11K & 14K), so those would not be the best choice and my GCWR would be over the 26,000 lb. non-CDL limit. I'm seeing a lot of the F-250's and a few...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    @Leardriver No doubt that the new trucks have awesome towing capabilities as you attest to. The fact that since 2015 most/all towing vehicles are spec'ed according to the SAE J2807 guidelines would indicate a measure of truth to the numbers. I also think there is significance in when the...
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    Four Winns Horizon 210 Interior Panels / Port Console Parts

    Welcome to iBoats. I'm not able to help, but if you have any pictures to share (of your boat or a similar boat) that may help with ideas from the group.
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    99 Monterey 276 Transom Replacement

    Is the transom wood wet? but not rotted? I can see it is dark in a few places, but you can probably kill it if the wood is still solid. Letting it all dry (really dry out) out before you glass back over will be important.
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    My un-scientific survey indicates that about 10% of the Dodge 2500 series have the 4.10 differential option (as per the Monroney label , i.e. 'Window Sticker'). I have yet to find a Ford 250 that has the 4.30 differential. So, my easier path may be the 2014 or newer Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi, 4x4...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    FWIW - I am have found a few Ram 2500 trucks (2014 - 2018 model years) with the 6.4 Gasser and the 4.10 Differential. Per the original window sticker. Towing rating is 15K + lbs. So, when the time comes it might be an easier find in the Ram line-up.
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Yes, the pricing seemed high to me . . . I thought it was about double the cost of the Formula 330.
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Yes, insurance would be a concern. My Admiral does commercial insurance, so she can get the rates of any potential truck, so the $$$ is known in advance. BTW - She told me that my boat insurance is $2,300/yr o_O
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Yes, the 4.3 differentials are almost non-existent. Thinking I could convert or swap out the rear-end, if I had to. I did find something similar in the Dodge Ram (6.4 Gasser w/ 4.1 differential option listed on the window sticker), but only 1 truck so far. Probably will matter when the time...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Thanks for the comments so far . . . I'm thinking to stay under the 26K figure. As I look at the towing spec's it seems that the published GCWR is reduced by the recommended max tongue weight. Essentially the tongue weight takes away from any residual carrying capacity of the truck. At...
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    Drive destroyed

    The retail price is $19,982.00, but it looks like you can get it for a mere $18,183 :eek:
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    . . of course, I'm not sure if the 26,001 lb. reg applies if you are hauling for your own personal use . . . :unsure: Just thinking 'out loud' . . .
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    Mercruiser 5.7 EFI Water in Oil

    Not having read the entirety of the thread, but my initial thoughts were the gasket between the exhaust manifold and the riser/elbow. I would do a cylinder leak test to rule out a head gasket and then do a maintenance iteration on the exhausts cleaning out the passages, prepping the mating...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    I'd go for an F-450, but I think that there are CDL implications, if I read the DOT reg's correctly . . . https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers I know that the 26,001 lbs. is like a magic number to stay under. It looks like the F-450 has a GVWR of 11,000...
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    Anyone fly Frontier Airlines? Nickel and Dime ya Airlines?

    The Admiral makes most of our travel arrangements. However, I restrict her to booking on the major carriers (American, JetBlue, Delta, United, etc.). I'm not sure you can travel that sort of distance (FL - NY) for that amount of money ($39), so you have to wonder . . . JMO When the Admiral...
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    MEFI 3 diacom capabilities

    That would be a good question to ask the folks at Rinda (the company that makes Diacom) I assume you have the software? I know that some of the adapters are pricey, but the older ones (MEFI-3, etc.) are not too bad. It's been a while since I used the Diacom on my MEFI-1 engines . . ...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    I have seen a couple of F-450 pick-up trucks on Ad listings.
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    Seat Cushion Removal 250CR

    Greetings, A picture or two would help with responses.
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    :LOL: I know . . . I've thought about it, and I believe I've seen others doing haul-out. Not sure I'd want to do that though.
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    As I mentioned, I don't tow very often. Maybe 4 times a year. I just want to get something that is spec'd to tow the load for highway travel and in case something bad happens. EDIT: I got the trailer and current tow vehicle because the local boat hauling was getting pricey and hard to book...
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