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Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes

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Offline 5282jt

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Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:55:08 PM »
I mainly want it as a work vehicle, just for driving around bidding jobs and picking up materials-that's why I want something that gets good mpg.
I also have seen some local lakes on topo maps that i'd like to try to put my boat in and I know i'd need a 4x4. I just found a 1993 4 door Sidekick for $2700.00 with 97,000 miles on it. Are there any pros and cons about this particular year? Any opinions and insight would be appreciated. I'm less than a newbie, i'm a maybe! :)
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2005, 11:00:50 AM »
How big of a boat?
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2005, 07:23:54 PM »
It's a 16' Cajun Bassboat/40 hp motor. I'll be dealing more with wet sand than with mud.
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2005, 08:26:34 AM »
The important part of the question is how much does it and the trailer weigh?
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2005, 09:13:59 AM »
It's about 900 pounds.
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2005, 12:06:34 PM »
A Tracker should tow that fine.  That said I'd look for a 4 door as the added length will make it that much more stable.
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2005, 02:49:24 PM »
Thanks! I'll check some out! :)
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2005, 04:34:46 PM »
Oh yeah, and if you have to invest in a hitch spend the little bit extra and get a Class III hitch (with the 2" square opening).  The little Class I hitches would pull that fine but if you get stuck the Class III hitch could actually be used for a pulling point.  That and there's exponentially more hitch accessories for the 2" hitches than the Class I hitches.
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Re: Been looking for a 4x4 mainly to put my boat in backwoods lakes
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2005, 04:52:35 PM »
Good info! Thanks!
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