Thanks, Harvey: That reminds me of another question I wanted to ask. What is the consensus on towing with an automatic, rather than a standard, transmission? Seems to me, a standard would be a challenge on a slick boat ramp, however, standard transmissions are cheaper to buy, cheaper to fix and better on gas mileage. Anyone? Also, I broached the same tongue-weight question in a different way last year and remember someone saying something about adding a transmission cooler: Would anyone recommend this modification to a tow vehicle and, if so, is it an expensive ddition? --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harvey Wilson" <HarveyWilson@compuserve.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 8:09 PM Subject: Tongue Weight I pulled my M-17 with a Ford Aerostar 3L auto. I doubt that boat and trailer weigh more then 2500 lbs, unless it's carrying a lot of entra gear. Mine had an 8hp Evinrude, and it trailered sweet all the way from Ft. Myers, Fla. to Atlanta, Ga Harvey/Ga M-17 Stargazer #294