I tow with a 06 base model Toyota Tacoma, 4 cyl, 2.7l 5 speed standard transmission. (176 hp) Rated tow capacity is 3000. It's good on flat land, have to downshift for hills, but will do 70 in 3rd so it's been ok. It's a little iffy on a steep ramp, but I use wheel chocks and find the friction point of the clutch gingerly. I would not use a smaller capacity vehicle as I've found the Tacoma meets the minimum requirement with some "pucker factor". Mitch Carnes M-17 656 ________________________________ From: Tyler Heerwagen <theerwagen@yahoo.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 12:30 PM Subject: M_Boats: Vehicle for towing an M17? I know this may be a re-hash of an old topic, but can any of you opine on the needs for towing an M17? Want a vehicle with sufficient margin. Any recommendations or lessons learned appreciated. Thanks Tyler Heerwagen