What kind of CC are looking at? I had my boat bottom painted on Shelter Island, they did a great job. Why not get a Ram 2500 6.4 gasser? Part of the reason I like Ram so much is because the interior is so nice. I was a Toyota guy for a long time but do not miss them at all since I've had my Ram.
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1500 vs. 2500 (any maker) road manners
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60 for a base f250 but 61 for a Laramie 2500 gasser. RAM for the win
bro in my house the forbidden 4 letter F word is FORD.
I mean, I could frame a house using a ball peen hammer. But it’s going to suck.
Otherwise I agree with the theory that properly setup and driven there is no reason a 1500 can’t tow right up to its rated limit.
And engine power is never the limiting factor.
But if I have to do it often, may as well get a nail gun, er, HD truck and save myself a lot of stress and frustration.
Otherwise I agree with the theory that properly setup and driven there is no reason a 1500 can’t tow right up to its rated limit.
And engine power is never the limiting factor.
But if I have to do it often, may as well get a nail gun, er, HD truck and save myself a lot of stress and frustration.
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I'm looking at new Grady White or slightly used Boston Whaler in the 25ft-27ft size with twin outboards. Cool, which company was that at shelter island, wonder if they do PWCs as well? Reason for switching below....
That's interesting, Is that Laramie a 4x4 at that price? Essentially all base crewcab F250 XLs are 4x4 even starting at 54K, with the STX appearance package and 7.3 it pushes up to 60K. I like the way the F250 looks over the RAM and I don't like the RAM dealership service network, just afraid to start fresh with them on another new vehicle.
I also get bored every few years, I occasional switch brands to switch things up, have historically been a "Ford" guy and like their local dealership network. But intend to still have my Rebel which I adore.
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I don't think it is hammer framed vs nail gun. It is more portable compressor for 1 or 2 framers vs hauling out the trailerable compressor for crew of 6 production framers.
My whole point is to let some people know that their 1500 is perfectly capable of towing if they are within its rated limits. I would actually go a little below rated limits so you can have a buffer. I see a lot of posts where people ask about towing with their 1500 and the immediate response is to get a 3/4 or 1 ton with a diesel regardless of what they are actually towing.
I have towed my setup with a 3/4 ton diesel and it wasn't a huge difference for me except that I could do 75 mph going up a grade without breaking a sweat and fuel economy was better than the 8.1 mpg with the 5.7 gas.
I am not against diesels and HD trucks, they are awesome, I am just trying be a counterpoint for people who might not need one or don't really want to get one.
I think it was Shelter Island Marina. My slip neighbor has a beautiful brand new whaler with triple outboards. It's his first boat and he doesn't fish or even like to eat fish. lol. I would think a new GW over a whaler, is there a wait to get the new Grady?
You make a really good point about the dealer network. I was nervous about Ram dealership servicing dept as I always had good luck with Toyota. My fears were confirmed when I went to my local dealership for quite a few issues immediately after truck was purchased and boy did I get the run around from a professional BS'er that was the service writer. Found another Ram dealership not that much further away that is family owned and have been getting the best service.
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Awesome, I'll check them out. Lots of guys like that who own fishing boats and don't really fish, the CC is a good platform for most things. Boston Whalers I think they are a little overpriced for sure, that's why I would consider a used one. Not really a wait list on Grady Whites, I think they have stuff in stock nationally depending on what model you want if you aren't requesting a specific built out, especially in current market.
I probably be open to low hour and up to 2-3 year old boats as well, the depreciation is really strong during the initial few years on boats, but they are a pain once you get too old and have to deal with issues out of warranty.
