My father gave me his old boat. It is approx. 21 feet and weighs approx. 4,500 lbs. I need a vehicle to pull it. I only intend to use the truck to tow the boat from storage to the water which is about 10 miles each way. I know a guy who has a 1984 dodge pickup with the 225 CI slant 6 and automatic trans. The truck is in fair condition and I can pick it up for $400. There's approx. 100k on the clock.
I have searched the web high and low and cant seem to find any discussion where people talk about towing with these things. Does anybody out there know much about these trucks, and do they think this truck can survive towing this boat to the water. Thanks in advance for any help offered.
I have searched the web high and low and cant seem to find any discussion where people talk about towing with these things. Does anybody out there know much about these trucks, and do they think this truck can survive towing this boat to the water. Thanks in advance for any help offered.