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Location: Lake Elmo, MN | Again I state to the original post with complete assurance....
I (and many others here) have towed some of the heaviest freshwater fishing boats available on the market today (Ranger 620's and 621's) for decades with standard full size trucks (non-diesel). We have towed them from Minnesota to Texas and beyond. We have towed them to Florida, New York, and over hill and dale. No issues, premature truck damage, or shortened truck life.
A diesel is not needed to tow any modern day freshwater aluminum or fiberglass boat 25' or less in length.
Now , if like you, a person gets a kick out of owning a diesel, then by all means buy one and enjoy it. Life is too short....gotta have some fun. Key is....diesel powered trucks are NOT by any stretch of the imagination even remotely needed to do the job.
Oh...one other safety related item.....if you are towing your trailer at 75mph, you are most likely exceeding the speed rating on your trailer tires. If NOT using specific trailer tires, then that's another whole safety issue entirely.
Edited by PSAGuy 5/29/2015 11:03 PM
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