I use 3/4 ton to get boat to storage but end up backing down the ramp & putting in the lake with my little Jeep Wrangler. The "little 220" Cobalt is just a little too heavy for the Jeep. So I slide a few feet, stop, & repeat, eventually getting to the water. So, t550, we also have a water slide at our ramp, Ky. style!
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2017 220S (280 HP Volvo duoprop)
Live in Shepherdsville, KY
Boat at Laurel Lake (London, KY)
Live in Shepherdsville, KY
Boat at Laurel Lake (London, KY)
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Lake Martin in Alabama
2019 R5
V8-300CE-G EVC DP - 300 hp
Lake Martin, Alabama
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All Kidding aside. You have the right vehicle for towing.Protip wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:49 am From the looks of this thread I spent to much on my tow vehicle and not enough on my boat lol. Bought the 3/4 ton to make sure I could pull a big enough boat. Then I went and bought a little 220 lol. Looks like pretty much everyone else did the opposite.
10ply tire for no sway or heat build up.
Rear differential that can handle load.
Brakes that are increased in stopping power.
And suspension to handle the tongue weight.
If you knew the 1/2 on trucks Ive seen with the paint burnt off the differential cover and a gear howl.. well.... sometimes we push things.
Thats why I commented we need a "Towing when no ones looking" thread"
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California Delta
Table Rock Lake
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I have certainly done my fair share of towing beyond the limits. Had an old Durango that used to pull some pretty big enclosed trailers around for racing motocross.
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Beaver Lake, AR
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Well, I don't have any pics, but as of today, I also don't have any snow in the yard, so that is a win. Still a foot of ice in most lakes.
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First time at the gas dock. I incurred some pain, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!
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She's pretty!
JEFF & KATIE
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1997 190 4.3 Volvo - Peak Cobalt Design and Manufacturing
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Pain in docking, or pain in gas prices on the lake?EndoTiger wrote: Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:19 pm First time at the gas dock. I incurred some pain, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!
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Damn....pretty....
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"The Mistress"
Table Rock Lake, MO (Indian Point Area)
"The Mistress"
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Cycleman - pain in gas prices on the lake! That's a convenience I'm just gonna have to pay for.
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Lookin' good, endotiger. My favorite color combo....so patriotic! 
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2005 Cobalt 263
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Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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Ahhh. I'm in my happy place!
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"Black Boats Matter"
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Your happy place and mine look very similar YTmsn. Wish I could teleport over brutha. 
(....and you really added quite a bit more sea deck covering I see)
(....and you really added quite a bit more sea deck covering I see)
2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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The arch looks great. Really makes the boat.
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"DIGGIN' IT"
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Geeze that is nice looking.. I'm digging the black Cobalts gents..EndoTiger wrote: Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:19 pm First time at the gas dock. I incurred some pain, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!
What's happening to me??
What a day pal!! Felt like I was with you! What a backdrop!!!
Toast!!
2008 272 , 496 HO fo SHO
California Delta
Table Rock Lake
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California Delta
Table Rock Lake
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