I really, really, doubt that this would happen. His boat is only a bit over the rated limit. A boat this size requires less water depth to launch than a heavier boat. Hence, the slope of the ramp can be much less to obtain the necessary water depth. Finding the right ramp is important.
You are discounting that there is trailer weight, gear, etc. You also have NO idea what kind of ramp launch he/she will be using. It's a bad idea. Not just from spec's but being a light two wheel drive vehicle will pose it's own problems.
I do not really totally disagree with your statement. Curious, if you had a boat and trailer that weighed 4200 lbs. and lived not far from the launch point, would you buy a Ranger because the EB Maverick with tow package was not "correct" for you needs?? Just asking!
In an earlier response I said 2100 total lbs. A FWD EB with tow package does not weigh much more than the FWD Hybrid... Really not just that it is light, but FWD??
Myself yes. If I was planning on towing anything. The towing capacity would be the number I would focus on not MPG or other specs that I like. The Specifications are there for safety reasons. At the end of the day it’s going to be your truck, you can try and hook up a house and pull it if you want. Just remember all that wear and tear you been putting on the engine and brake system when it don’t want to go an more. But at that point just sale it to CarMax and let it be there problem.
I understand. It is a personal choice. I do think, and certainly do not know, that when Ford or any other large manufacturer puts a specification limit on something, they have built in a "fudge factor" because they know that many consumers will push the limit on what they list. Can you bank on that, no. I would guess that in most situations, 5% over a manufacturer's limit would not be problematic.... Just saying......
Two Wheel drive vehicles get in trouble on boat ramps all the time, The issue you run into with a FWD is that all the weight being on the back reduces your front weight when pulling it out making it problematic if you have a steep, wet, or slick incline. There is no margin for error with this setup before that Maverick becomes aquatic.
