X-Star trailering question

(eye_candy) · (eye_candy) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 08-30-2007, 5:59 PM

Hi guys,

I am going to pick up an 07 X-Star this weekend with the tandem trailer. I plan on using my F-350. I have a receiver with a 5500 lb head and 2" ball. Will this cut the mustard?

According to a 2005 spec sheet the boat weight (dry) is 4,200 lbs and the trailer weight 980 lbs.

Couldn't find the 07 specs. Is this cutting things too close?

(curtisco24) · (curtisco24) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 08-30-2007, 7:10 PM

you are fine on that man.

(nasty530) · (nasty530) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 08-30-2007, 7:13 PM

You need MORE!! I have an F250 and sheared a ball off where the base of it goes through the hitch. I was just barely backing up a hill so I got REALLY lucky. The metal had fatigued and I just happened to be lucky enough for it to break at 2 mph. Go overkill, you can never be safe enough. Plus you need to account for fuel, ice chests and gear. They are cheap, buy a good one!!

(Message edited by nasty530 on August 30, 2007)

(rhupp) · (rhupp) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 08-30-2007, 9:25 PM

post a pic of your new boat

(saroberts70) · (saroberts70) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 08-31-2007, 4:22 AM

I agree with Matt. I've been pulling an X-30 for 4 years with the same setup.

(Message edited by saroberts70 on August 31, 2007)

(kal_dude) · (kal_dude) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 08-31-2007, 7:37 AM

you need to make sure the ball you have uses the big shank, they have a 3/4" and a 1" shank on most balls. if you want i could pick the boat up and keep it here!?!!?!?

kal