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Re: [Hybrid_Mercury_Mariner] Towing a small boat

I would advise not to do this -- it will void your warranty and put undue stress on the CVT and breaks which are costly to replace or repair.

--- On Sun, 4/5/09, Brent Roulier <bdroulier@...> wrote:

From: Brent Roulier <bdroulier@...>
Subject: [Hybrid_Mercury_Mariner] Towing a small boat
To: Hybrid_Mercury_Mariner@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 10:49 AM

I am interested in hearing about towing a small boat and trailer - up to two thousand pounds. I know the Mecury is rated for one thousand pounds, but I have heard of one person towing 3500 pounds from coast to coast with out any problems. Has anyone else had any experience towing?
Sun Apr 5, 2009 5:45 pm

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I am interested in hearing about towing a small boat and trailer - up to two thousand pounds. I know the Mecury is rated for one thousand pounds, but I have... 		Brent Roulier
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2:49 pm

I would advise not to do this -- it will void your warranty and put undue stress on the CVT and breaks which are costly to replace or repair. ... From: Brent...
Kevin Adler
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5:46 pm

I am looking at 5 miles or so, and maybe 5 to 10 times per year. Still sound excessive? Do you know of anyone who has had problems with light towing? ... ...
Brent L. Roulier
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6:52 pm

No, I don't. But with the cost of the vehicle and the expensive technology that it contains, is it really worth the risk? That's only a question you can...
Kevin Adler
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7:10 pm

Thanks for your input. We travel full time and tow the Marnier with our motor home, and need to pull the boat a few times per year. Since we can only have on...
Brent L. Roulier
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sure thing, good luck! ... From: Brent L. Roulier <bdroulier@...> Subject: Re: [Hybrid_Mercury_Mariner] Towing a small boat To:...
Kevin Adler
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