towing a 21ec

[danbell]

We are excited to pick up our 2009 21ec this week. Fortunately, she is in the water nearby. Two questions: What is her estimated wet weight? What vehicles work to tow a 21ec?

My wife Chris and I look forward to participating on this great site.

 

[lproulx]

The boat's listed weight is around 2750 lb. With full fuel and the average amount of junk it is probably about 3k. Trailers probably vary quite a bit, but my single axle aluminum EZ Loader is probably another 1K or less. We tow it very successfully with a V6 KIa Sorento, rated at 5K towing capacity, purchased specifically to tow the boat. It is perfectly comfortable, with fine acceleration and braking. A Hyundai Santa Fe is essentially the same car. I think a pickup truck is overkill and don't need a truck to buy my groceries each week.

 

[Captain Nice]

Welcome to the Forum.
My 2016 EC weighs 4300# on a single-axle aluminum trailer with full fuel and light gear (3200# boat, 1100# trailer). Tongue weight 390#. I tow it with a late-model F150 with the larger eco-boost. I personally wouldn’t want anything less, particularly in the brake department.

CN

 

[TylerFromEverett]

We tow our 2014 and EZL single axle with a VW Touareg V6 which is rated at 7000#. Does just fine. Needed a hitch reciever with a 4’’ rise.

 

[ohioan55]

We tow ours with a Toyota Sequoia. Does a fine job and doesn't lack power.

 

[bob daily]

I tow my R-21 EC with a ford F350 Dudley Diesel, over kill yes! Bob

 

[REO6205]

I tow with a Tacoma v-6 4wd. It does a fine job.

 

[MassTug]

My 2014 21EC without fuel or water on single axle trailer weighed in at 4,255 lbs on an official truck scale. I tow it with a a V6 Toyota Tacoma with the towing package. The truck is rated for 6,800 lbs which gives me a 2000 lbd cushion which is truly required. I would be hesitant to tow it with a car or SUV just because of the trailering sway of the boat and braking but people do it. I have access to a full sized GMC pickup which is the preferred towing method. Much better on hills and highway. The Tacoma seems good on secondary roads but struggles a little on hills on the highway at 65.