miata towing a ski??

[johnny blaze]

i got a 91 mazda miata, inline 4 cyl 1.6 liter 5speed manuel, my ski is a 97 seadoo xp, i see allot of people towing skis with small cars, its just that my car is extra small.. lmaoo.. suggestions??

 

[LouDoo]

I kinda doubt it, I just checked and couldn't find any information. Maybe contact the dealer and see what he says. I would think that you would need a minimum towing ability of 1000lbs. It's not only will the engine and transmission pull the ski but also handling and braking capabilities. Personally I wouldn't do it.

Lou

 

[Seadoobuddy]

If you still have the owners manual for the car, look in it and see if it has a towing capacity, if not then ask a dealer or go online.

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:agree: with Lou.

 

[RFoster130]

The miata has an official towing capacity of 0. So legally no.

 

[JPX]

I've seen and participated in worse.

Double trailer with 2 HXs.....



pulled by a 1986 Toyota MR2. :driving:

 

[PburgDooey]

There's a guy around town here that pulls a 20 foot Baja with a 2006 corvette. I wouldnt do it.

 

[KK40384]

Not a good idea

 

[Dr Honda]

The suspension isn't meat to take the weight... but the vet does have 2 things going for it. 1) It has a full frame, 2) Has good brakes.

Also... I'm sure the trailer would have a surge brake being the boat is 20'.

BUT... if I dropped +$60k on a sports car... I wouldn't be F'ing it up by putting that much weight on it.