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Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe?
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:45 am
by Stone
My other half is getting me a new boat for my b-day. Cool! Need to know if any other Vibe owners here have pulled any boats with the Vibe? It will be just a small aluminum jon boat around 14' to 16' from a 15 hp to a 40hp. The power is not in question here, but getting the boat in and out of the water is. I have the 2004 base vibe auto. Lets have some input on this.
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Stone)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:49 am
by Mavrik
Hmmm... as long as the weight of the boat+trailer does not exceed the towing capacity of the Vibe you should be alright. As for going down the dock with the boat behind the car... I wouldn't risk it...
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Stone)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:11 am
by Shadow-Vibe
I think I may be taking my wifes car on saturday to the lake and borrowing my buddies boat which is a little jon boat but the vibe should have any problems what so ever. If we go I will let you know!!
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Stone)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:13 am
by Mr. Poopypants
I do, it kills any giddy-up and go but it can be done, with the boat, gear and me it's exactly 1500 lbs.
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Mr. Poopypants)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:19 am
by Mavrik
Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »I do, it kills any giddy-up and go but it can be done, with the boat, gear and me it's exactly 1500 lbs.So... how much of that is the boat and gear? I kid man haha any probs though with getting that up and down the boat ramp? those can be pretty slick.
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Mr. Poopypants)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:13 am
by zionzr2
Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »I do, it kills any giddy-up and go but it can be done, with the boat, gear and me it's exactly 1500 lbs.If youre in the boat whos driving??And why are you ridding in the boat while its in tow??
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Stone)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:29 am
by Jakerooni
I have a class 1 hitch on my vibe GT and U was pulling 2 Jet skis and the trailer. Not much of an issue doing but I didn't want to risk it anymore so I went and bought a used suburban to pull them with. But the vibe will pull the things around
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (zionzr2)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:41 am
by Kari
Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »If youre in the boat whos driving??And why are you ridding in the boat while its in tow??He's not The weight limit includes any passengers inside the vehicle as well as the equipment being towed, so that's why he included himself.
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Jakerooni)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:41 am
by 03VibeGT6Spd
Quote, originally posted by Jakerooni »I have a class 1 hitch on my vibe GT and U was pulling 2 Jet skis and the trailer. Not much of an issue doing but I didn't want to risk it anymore so I went and bought a used suburban to pull them with. But the vibe will pull the things aroundThe Clutch Assy on the GT isn't strong enough to pull itself around let alone a load, You had better start looking at aftermarket clutch's soon.
Re: Anyone here pull a boat with their Vibe? (Mavrik)
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:24 pm
by Mr. Poopypants
Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »any probs though with getting that up and down the boat ramp? those can be pretty slick.There are a few launches I cannot use because they are too steep for backing in and pulling out, only ramps that aren't too steep are usable.
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:02 pm
by northvibe
what brand hitches do you guys have? ie. uhaul, gm, etc.