adamthegreek Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 We are trying to buy a small boat. Did some searches and it seems a lot of people tow with their Outbacks but what about the legacy? I believe they have a different suspension. We have an 03 Legacy GT Sedan with a Draw Tight hitch. It tows a utility trailer fine but how will it handle a boat. Its rated at 2000 lbs and the boat we are looking at is a 15.5 foot with a 70 hp motor. A total weight of about 1300 lbs with the trailer. Anyone pull anything like this some distance with a sedan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch85 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I have an 02 Legacy L wagon MT and pull a 16' boat with 115 hp motor, probably weighs more than what you're talking about and the car handles it fine. Gas mileage drop was neglible too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban32696 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I ALWAYS suggest taking the boat rig to a scale, dropping it, & having it weighed, fully loaded like you were going out in it. Very hard to estimate weight of a boat. Then, I would not tow over about 75% of the cars recommended limits. Remember, you will have equipment/passengers in the car, too, so TOTAL weight is a factor as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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