[Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50

[John Koss]

Without benefit of the specifics of the SUV, a quick search revealed that generally a 4Runner has a max tow capacity of 5K lbs.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/towing-capacity-chart36.htm

> From: epbrody at earthlink.net
> To: pnowak342 at att.net; capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:33:35 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
> 
> MORC measurement data shows 22 boats measured, average 3281 lb, range from
> 3050 to 3500.  It's  slightly lighter than a J/24.
> 
> I would want a 6 cylinder engine if I were towing it any distance.  An 8
> would be better.
> 
> Ernest Brody, MORC measurer 4010
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org [mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org]
> On Behalf Of Patrick Nowak
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:11 PM
> To: capri25 at lists.wyc.org
> Subject: [Capri25] Weight of a 1980 Capri 25, hull #50
> 
> Could you tell me what the weight of a typical 1980 Capri 25 is, including
> the ballast?
> 
> I'm trying to sell mine and a potential buyer is concerned it might weigh
> too much for his Toyota Forerunner to tow.  He thinks it weighs 2940 lbs.  I
> thought these boats were closer to 2500 lbs.  Please advise.
> 
> Incidentally mine is available for $12,700 with a new Elliot/Pattison main
> and a nearly new Doyle mylar 155 plus other sails in good shape such as a W.
> Lee 155 genoa and a spinnaker. 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Pat Nowak
> Holland, MI
> 
> 616-403-3896
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