[OspreyVic]

jeralston, welcome to the web site.

First, I would not take anyone's word that ANY vehicle would pull any boat. If you break it, who is going to pay the repair bill?

Check the manufacturers recommended towing weight with your engine and transmission.

We purchased a Ford Explorer V8 and four wheel drive and the factory towing package to pull our 2005 210CC. Easier on gas, easier to park in any parking lot, locked storage, etc. over a pickup truck. It is rated to tow 7,000 pounds. We changed the muffler system and the air intake to help improve fuel economy.

Our 210, Yamaha F150, on a Rolls Axle Trailer and a tank full of gas weighs in at 4,585 pounds. If we loaded it up with ice, gear, food, drinks, etc., we probably are real close to 5,000 pounds. I do have leeway for towing in the mountains.

Florida is mostly flat, but if going on trips with hills, size you vehicle accordingly.

Four wheel drive is not a must have unless your ramp is slippery from moss or seaweed. Remember that low tide will happen and the slopes get slippery. More than once we were happy to have all four wheels pulling.

Good luck on your search and please check the manufacturer of your tow vehicle.