I tow my boat with my van, it is (was) a 15ft runabout with a 70 horse on
it.  It was most likely heavier than a day sailer.  The only part that I
that was tricky was pulling it out of the water.  If the ramp was really
steep and slippery it can be difficult.  I always have a rope in my van,
just in case I cannot get out I would ask someone with 4WD to pull me out.
It happened once.  Mainly due to the non-antilock differential and one wheel
get to spinning.

Jere

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Zeitgeist
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?

The wife wants a daysailer, so I'm looking around for the largest
trailerable boat I can find (for cheap), but I'm concerned about the
feasibility of managing that kind of weight behind my rigs on a
regular basis.  Anyone got some experience, tips for me?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/boa/97586530.html

Thinking of setting up both my 300D and Vanagon for tow duties. 
Though I prefer the MB due to the auto-tranny and mo-powah, I already
have the hitch for the Van installed.
-- 
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (209k)
'84 300D (204k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)