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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:18 AM
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towing with a flex

I am thinking about getting a flex and was wondering if it would pull my 18 ft fishing and ski like the way it looks and with towing package looked with class 3 reciver it should handle it . so would love to know if any one has one and towed with it what you think
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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How much does your boat weight and what does the manual say about towing? I am sure it's rated for at least 3500 lbs.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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my boat weighs 2300 lbs not sure what the flex can tow thats why i was asking
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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You can read the owner's manual with this link

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pub.../11flxog1e.pdf
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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just be sure to consider braking issues too... and the safety of others...
 
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