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4 cylinder Tacoma can do it!
My new to me '04 190 Bay has the Yamaha 115 and my only tow vehicle so far is my 2000 Tacoma 4x4 with the big 4 cylinder (I don't know the exact displacement but it's a strong motor). I had long ago replaced the original two-leaf springs in the rear with heavy duty three-leafers, and I recently had the front brakes replaced, so I feel pretty comfortable towing it in the areas in which I operate. You definately never lose sight of the fact that you are trailering a boat with this rig, and that's not a bad thing, in my opinion.
I have to traverse some fairly steep, but short hills and valleys enroute to my nearest ramp, and I have to downshift to third occasiionally to keep things rolling.....but third is good when the freaking deer are as prolific as they are around here...........
I can cruise very comfortably at 55-60 and the brakes are adequate to the task. Launching and recovering the boat are an absolute joy...........nolo probleemo.
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