Launching Mojo with a Honda Pilot

[mikenehrkorn]

Not sure I would try it either.....every ramp I have ever used is typically wet, so not much traction with a vehicle not really equipped on a sloped ramp sounds like a recipe for disaster. You might be OK getting it in, but more likely to have issues towing it out.

[gregski]

A vehicle's tow rating has nothing to do with tire traction.

[sivs1]

A vehicle's tow rating has nothing to do with tire traction.

True, however, let's say the Pilot weighs 4,300 lbs. As stated above the Mojo weighs in at 5,900 lbs.

Add in the angle of the ramp and the Pilot is likely to struggle.

I just sold our 2012 Pilot and would never think of towing with it or launching with it.

[JASONZ]

It will work. In my neighborhood the ramp is steep and there are a few mid-size SUVs launching bigger boats.
During launch the SUVs that tow will sometimes skid down with brakes locked up a little bit as the boat is dragging them.
Once the water gets under the boat it starts to float and will take the weight off the SUV.
This is a little nerve racking, and part of the reason I bought a 2500, but my buddies do this all the time.
With that being said you are really pushing it with a boat as big as a Mojo and a pilot.

[WakeNerd]

Don't do it! Honestly $1k for not having to hook up and tow and deal with the extra time that adds to your day out is worth it. You'll find yourself on the boat a lot more too!

[jtatexc]

Tow rating isn't only rated by horsepower and braking. There is this new thing they started putting in cars years back called transmissions. A boat that is playing with twice the rating once loaded up, why would you risk it? I have seen transmissions give a couple times at ramps that had appropriate tow ratings. My opinion, borrow a neighbors truck for the few times to get the job done. Insurance will not cover it because tow ratings exist for a reason and it is user error. Don't do it, unless you want to risk blowing out a gear as you drop in or pull out.

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[sandm]

I changed my mind. I say do it all day long.
I need something new to watch on the best fails of the year youtube channel...

[jtatexc]

I changed my mind. I say do it all day long.
I need something new to watch on the best fails of the year youtube channel...

Ahhhhhahahahaha

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[MJHSupra]

I changed my mind. I say do it all day long.
I need something new to watch on the best fails of the year youtube channel...

I agree. Make sure your wife is filming and bring an extra pair of underwear as you skid down the ramp waiting for the water to stop the boat momentum. Ha ha.

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[rdlangston13]

If you have AWD I would think you would be fine.


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