Does anyone know for sure the weight of a 1983 22 ft Aquasport Cuddy with a sterndrive 350? I'm trying to figure if I would be able to tow it with my van that has a max capacity of 3500 lbs. NADA says it weighs 2100 lbs but I can't believe that. The current owner says someone told him about 4800 lbs, but I don't know where he got that from. Thanks.
Wt of 22 ft Aquasport
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Thanks. I tried the aquasport website. The closest thing I could find was the 2003 Explorer (w/a cuddy), a 215 (21'4" LOA) dry weight is 3200 lbs and the 225 (24'LOA with pulpit and swim platform) is 4100 lbs, both with 225 hp 4 stroke outboard. But I don't know how an 83 cuddy with sterndrive would compare to that.
Thanks. I tried the aquasport website. The closest thing I could find was the 2003 Explorer (w/a cuddy), a 215 (21'4" LOA) dry weight is 3200 lbs and the 225 (24'LOA with pulpit and swim platform) is 4100 lbs, both with 225 hp 4 stroke outboard. But I don't know how an 83 cuddy with sterndrive would compare to that.
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gottafish58 you can go to your local library they have the blue book for boats has every boat made and there specs and options it is very handy also tells you how much your boat is worth by the condition of it
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you can try and do what my neighbor did with his boat he towed it down to the local scrap yard and asked the guy if they could weight it he pulled it up on the to the scale disconnected the car and the told him how much the whole setup weight trailer and boat its worth a shot
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what type of van?
The towing capacity has more to do with the weight of the vehicle sometimes; take it for a ride & see how it goes. I tow 3500 with a 93 s-10 blazer 5-speed (regular 4.3 - not vortec). I've actually towed even more with it, a little hard on the vehicle on hills, but no real problem.
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The towing capacity has more to do with the weight of the vehicle sometimes; take it for a ride & see how it goes. I tow 3500 with a 93 s-10 blazer 5-speed (regular 4.3 - not vortec). I've actually towed even more with it, a little hard on the vehicle on hills, but no real problem.
Jon
Thanks for the suggestions. The problem is that I don't have the boat yet, I am considering buying it, but my Sienna has a maximum tow capacity of 3500 lbs. If it is over that I wouldn't get it. I know it is a long shot but I was hoping someone had the same boat from around that year and knew what the weight was.
LIL VIKING: Isn't the "blue book" the same as the NADA guide?
LIL VIKING: Isn't the "blue book" the same as the NADA guide?
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I think you are worrying too much about the vehicle - I'd just try it out and see how it works, and then make your decision on that. This is fishing we are talking about... screw the van, get your priorities straight
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If you want a 22 ft boat & will not put a little extra weight on that van, the only solution I see is going aluminum. Check out the aluminum brands - lots out there, most popular in my area has got to be starcraft.. Aluminum hulls are the lightest boats available for thier size. The islanders have a closed bow / raised cabin and are at least as seaworthy as any 22 ft glass boat. Unfortunatly the hulls are not built with performance in mind and they don't ride as nicely. I don't think I've ever seen a walkaround, but there are pleanty of walk-through's & CC's out there.
Jon
I think you are worrying too much about the vehicle - I'd just try it out and see how it works, and then make your decision on that. This is fishing we are talking about... screw the van, get your priorities straight
.If you want a 22 ft boat & will not put a little extra weight on that van, the only solution I see is going aluminum. Check out the aluminum brands - lots out there, most popular in my area has got to be starcraft.. Aluminum hulls are the lightest boats available for thier size. The islanders have a closed bow / raised cabin and are at least as seaworthy as any 22 ft glass boat. Unfortunatly the hulls are not built with performance in mind and they don't ride as nicely. I don't think I've ever seen a walkaround, but there are pleanty of walk-through's & CC's out there.
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