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My $0.02 is to find out how much it weighs for real, and compare it to the specs Ford publishes for the configuration your looking. They don't just make these up. If you're within specs, you're within specs, that's the way insurance will see it (heaven forbid).
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I use a 3500 SRW Dodge to pull my 36' Apache on a steel trailer (between 13 and 14k lbs depending on fuel). The Exhaust brake makes a huge difference with control when braking. The boat is actually more comfortable to tow than my bobcat.
Now keep in mind this is all relative with respect to the amount of towing you are planning on doing. I tow the boat less than 1500miles a year so my set up works for me. If I was towing the boat 10k miles a year I would probably go for a 650, topkick, or kodiak type setup for comfort and less driver fatique.
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We have a F 350 dually diesel to pull our 38 ft Top Gun, I also have a new 2011 F 350 gas SW, for long hauls. We tow from NJ to Fla,with the dually, with the dually it does not swae , single wheel does, that just my 02 cents