![]() ![]() The GTW includes the weight of the boat, trailer, fuel, and gear. The owner’s manual will list the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and the maximum trailer weight the vehicle can safely tow.You’ll need to go to the scale with the fuel and gear you’d take to the water. The best way to accurately check GCVW is on a public scale at a truck stop or municipal facility. The GCVW is the weight of the vehicle, its passengers, and its fuel and gear PLUS the weight of your boat (including fuel, water, and gear) on its trailer. The GCVW ( Gross Combined Vehicle Weight) may be the most important measurement to determine.These are the three towing specs you’ll need to know: If you don’t have your vehicle owner manual, you may also find this information on the manufacturer’s website, especially for trucks and SUVs. It specifies the capacity with each available engine, axle ratio option, and indicates which accessory packages require towing. Your best source of information on towing capacity is the vehicle manual. Towing capacity is determined by the vehicle manufacturer and takes into account a number of factors. Own a Boat? Rent it out on Boatsetter to earn an avg. Choose the right hitch capacity-most trucks and SUVs are class 3 (8,000 pounds).Determine towing capacity, as outlined by vehicle manufacturer.And of course, budget matters!Ĭonsider the following key factors when determining the best vehicle to tow your boat: The number of people with you and the amount of gear you bring should also be considered. Ready to hit the road towing your boat?Ĭhoosing the best tow vehicle for your boat is a matter of matching the capacity of the vehicle and its trailer hitch to your boat’s weight and trailer.Not for resale or commercial production, please contact me if you would like more information regarding commercial licensing. ![]() This plan set is licensed for single personal use only. Files are supplied in digital format only and are available to download directly at the checkout. step format detailing the finished boat and a setup model with jigs and the strong back included. dxf files for all components are pre-nested into sized bounding boxes ready for importing to CAD software for CNC cutting. It contains illustrated documents showing assembly of the parts and detailed instructions for the entire build process. The boat building plan set is for a cold moulded version of Marilyn. This boat building plan is currently being completed but it will be available to purchase as a digital download boat building plan, all files will downloadable directly at the checkout. If used in conjunction with a bow thruster, which the boat is also configured for, this would give incredible manoeuvrability. Electric propulsion can also be configured via a Fischer Panda POD which drives a steerable electric motor from the rudder position. Electric power is set up via a Lynch Marlin motor, placed fwd and driven via a shaft drive. Diesel power comes from a Betamarine 14hp engine, placed fwd and driven via a shaft. This versatile design has been configured to accommodate a number of customisable power options. She is a 25ft slipper launch, designed for comfortable, peaceful river cruising in a large, open cockpit. ![]() The boat is kitted to be built utilising state of the art CNC technology for creating her framework yet finished to a standard that can only be created by final hand crafting. Marilyn is a modernised hull, set up accordingly for her power range and desired performance. Our new boat building plans deliver fully configured designs, available to the general public for home building but equally suited for build by a professional boatyard. Part of a new line of boat building plans designed by Michel Berryer and kitted by Dan Lee. Marilyn is an all new slipper launch boat plan designed for modern wooden, cold moulded construction. ![]()
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