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December 09, 2009, 06:42:17 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2009, 06:42:17 PM »
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Cummins.  I like that it gives me 15mpg fully loaded with the boat in tow.  Overall average mpg = 18.  Highway running bob-tail 20 mpg.  Plus I help out hauling bigger trailers as long as they have brakes.  Gotta have a Cummins if you're really going to pull a load.

MD  :wink:

my dads hemi gets about 16 on the highway not towing, ive had it up to 21. but towing our atv trailer it gets 13/14 highway and about 10 towing our SR
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December 10, 2009, 01:41:46 AM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2009, 01:41:46 AM »
I tow my 250 CCP with a 2003 GMC Yukon.  8 mpg baby!!!!!!

JG

December 10, 2009, 06:56:11 AM
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« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2009, 06:56:11 AM »
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I tow my 250 CCP with a 2003 GMC Yukon.  8 mpg baby!!!!!!

JG

sounds like my f150, i get 7-9 in the city not towing lol depends on how heavy my foot becomes :lol:
Aaron
1996 200 Osprey SOLD
1968 22-2 Flatback SOLD
1993 210 Explorer SOLD
1991 Fountain 31TE SOLD
1989 Fountain 12-meter SOLD
1992 Talon F-20 SOLD
2021 Fountain 38TE QUAD 400's

December 10, 2009, 09:56:55 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2009, 09:56:55 PM »
heres another pic of my rig
Aaron
1996 200 Osprey SOLD
1968 22-2 Flatback SOLD
1993 210 Explorer SOLD
1991 Fountain 31TE SOLD
1989 Fountain 12-meter SOLD
1992 Talon F-20 SOLD
2021 Fountain 38TE QUAD 400's

December 10, 2009, 10:11:35 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2009, 10:11:35 PM »
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I tow my 250 CCP with a 2003 GMC Yukon.  8 mpg baby!!!!!!

JG

sounds like my f150, i get 7-9 in the city not towing lol depends on how heavy my foot becomes :lol:

I get around 11 - 12 mpg from my Yukon when I'm not towing.  I was getting 14mpg when I bought it new, but once I threw some 20" rims on it, they killed the mpg.  Fortunately I drive a golf cart for most of my daily needs.  Keeps the gas bill managable.

JG

December 12, 2009, 08:14:35 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2009, 08:14:35 PM »
2007 dodge 2500, 5.9 cummins, 4x4, don't have any pics right now
1971 aquasport 22-2 flatback, Work in progress

December 13, 2009, 01:36:44 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2009, 01:36:44 PM »
I tow my 22-2 CCP with a 2004 Dodge Durango Hemi.  It has the factory HD/towing package and AirLift bags in the rear springs (400 lbs. tongue weight).  I get 19-20 MPG at 70+ on the highway and about 12-13 MPG towing.  

Note to all regarding towing mileage:  Make sure your tire pressures on both the tow vehicle and the trailer are at the top pressure rating on the tire!  For me, that's 36 for the truck, and 55 for the trailer.  Low tire pressure makes a BIG difference in tow mileage.   :wink:
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December 13, 2009, 02:39:42 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2009, 02:39:42 PM »
96' Chevy Cheyenne w/ a V-6 Vortec, everything stock.

Good for pulling my 13 whaler and 17 mako around but I can't wait to step my game up at some point.
Mr. Osprey

1971 Mako 17 Angler
1986 Evinrude 88 SPL

December 31, 2009, 11:21:25 AM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2009, 11:21:25 AM »
a rented truck
89 250 CCP
full transom
Twin Merc 150\'s......thirsty?  YES they are.


January 02, 2010, 09:53:26 PM
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« Reply #24 on: January 02, 2010, 09:53:26 PM »
I tow the 94 200 osprey with my 98 Ford F150 supercab flareside 5.4 triton

January 03, 2010, 10:29:21 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2010, 10:29:21 PM »
Here's mine.  2003 Nissan Patrol Turbodiesel
Miguel
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January 26, 2010, 08:20:42 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2010, 08:20:42 PM »
Along these same lines I am looking at stepping up to the 25' CCP.  I have a Tahoe with the 5.3l V8.  Could I pull a 25' CCP with this vehicle?  Just wanted to see who has the 25 footer and what do they tow it with?
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January 26, 2010, 08:37:57 PM
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« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2010, 08:37:57 PM »
Found this pic the other day

73 19-6 w/140 Evinrude

May 18, 2010, 02:42:53 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2010, 02:42:53 PM »
I'm selling my 2002 Dakota SLT, 4x4, towing gear/tow package, 4.7 V8, etc. etc. It's just not enough to pull my 245 Explorer. My neighbor is selling me his lightly used (88,000 miles) 1998 F250 Lariat with air shocks. Should pull like a dream now. On a related note, do you guys think I should tie down the back of the boat to the trailer? The thing's so darn heavy, I doubt it moves much but you never know...
Chris
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May 18, 2010, 03:09:06 PM
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Re: what do you tow yor AS with?
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2010, 03:09:06 PM »
Having a strap on the back is the law I think - I don't do it on my 230 either.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

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