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  1. #1
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    Default Launching Mojo with a Honda Pilot

    Hey guys, I was wondering what your thoughts are about launching with a Honda Pilot. I'm a first time boat owner and I don't have a vehicle that I feel comfortable towing my boat with yet. I do plan on getting a Tundra later this year but for now I'm stuck with a Honda Pilot. I don't plan to tow the boat anywhere. I'm going to keep it at a marina that offers both in and out service and outdoor storage with launch use. I planned on doing the in and out service at first but the self service launching is $1,000 cheaper. My Pilot is rated to tow 3,500 lbs. Do you guys think I could get away with launching the boat without a.) ending up in the river with my car b.) destroying the transmission? Thanks
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    Unless you want to see if your Pilot will float, I wouldn't even consider it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wolfeman131 View Post
    Unless you want to see if your Pilot will float, I wouldn't even consider it.


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    Wonder if Insurance would cover that? Doubt it, the Mojo alone weighs more than 3,500 not even counting the trailer.
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    that is something I would do if it was the only option--launch and load only, no travel on roads. I hear mojos are very nose heavy, may no want to run it all the way to the bow stop. Pilot has no real "frame", those hitch's are just bolted thru the sheet metal with backing plates
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    I figured that much. I know guys load up their boats with extra ballast over the weight limit and safely operate them. I was hoping someone did it with their vehicle as well so I can save a G
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    You're talking about a short term issue. If it were me, I wouldn't have a problem using it just to launch it a few times. I wouldn't really consider it "towing" in that sense.
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    sorry, but I think you're getting some bad advice above . . .

    2017 Mojo & trailer weighs in at 5,600 lbs
    2017 Mojo has a 49 gal gas tank, so when full, you add about 300lbs

    So, total weight is 5,900 lbs. You stated your Pilot is rated for 3,500 lbs. I wouldn't risk that on a wet boat ramp. You may end up spending a lot more than that G you're hoping to save.

    BTW - I took a closer look at your avatar. THANKS for your service!

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    My thought is if you are only going to drive the boat down the ramp to launch and pull it back out and are not doing any "towing" on the streets you should be fine. I would definitely keep all the people out of the boat and just load and unload the boat at the dock for the sake of have as little weight in the boat as possible. just my .02 cents
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    Borrow a friends truck? In exchange for a boat ride?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wolfeman131 View Post
    Unless you want to see if your Pilot will float, I wouldn't even consider it.
    that made me laugh...
    not a chance I would try it but I'm the guy that would not use a ridgeline to tow with either and there are those that do...
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