Best Pre-Owned Trucks for Towing a Boat in NH Summers
Posted at Mon, Mar 23, 2026 6:06 PM
There's no arguing that winters in NH are not harsh! By the time summer rolls around again, most adventurous outdoorsy folk are pretty much over the snow and ice. So it's time to get back on the water and enjoy some fun in the sun.
Getting your boat to your nearest lake or fishing spot is made that much easier with the right truck.
Our article helps you out as we look at the best pre-owned trucks for towing a boat in NH summers.
Does Size Matter?
Yes, when it comes to towing capacity, size matters. Typically, boats will weigh between 500 and 1,500 pounds for small fishing boats, up to 6,000 to 10,000 pounds for larger offshore boats.
Family boats that include pontoons and bowriders are generally between 2,000 to 4,000 pounds in weight, so when it comes to truck choices, the total towing weight capacity should take into consideration the boat, motor, fuel, gear, and the trailer itself.
What are the top towing trucks in the USA?
Bigger is indeed better, and some of America’s top towing trucks include heavy-duty models such as the leading Ford F-450 Super Duty, which will happily tow any boat up to 40,000 pounds using a gooseneck, and the Ram 3500 with its 37,090 pounds capacity.
Other excellent pre-owned truck choices that offer versatility, along with high-capacity for heavier boat towing includes the likes of the Ford F-350, Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, and GMC Sierra 3500HD.
As already briefly touched on, smaller personal watercraft in the USA vary widely in weight , from under 1,000 pounds for small fishing boats up to over 10,000 lbs for larger cruisers.
Most popular mid-size boats sit somewhere between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds, including the trailer.
Before heading out to shop for a pre-owned truck suited to boat towing, we suggest buyers do some homework and establish their needs based on their current boat and perhaps future boat purchases. There's no harm in future-proofing your transport needs!
There's also no need to sacrifice your family’s comfort and daily driving experience for the sake of towing capacity. Most modern mid-sized pickup trucks are more than up to the task of towing your boat, plus offering passengers the latest luxury, comfort, convenience, and safety features.
There are numerous capable pre-owned models available now at Tims Trucks, like the Honda Ridgeline, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Ranger models that make for excellent choices when it comes to towing your family’s boat in NH summers.
The Ford Raptor, for example, will easily tow up to 5,510 pounds while the latest Chevy Colorado boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds when powered by the 2.7L TurboMax engine, making it the mid-sized truck segment’s towing king.
Find your next pre-owned truck at Tim’s Trucks.
Contact Tims Trucks when you are looking for the best pre-owned truck for towing your boat.
Our experienced sales team takes immense pride in finding you just the right truck for your particular boat towing needs from our impressive selection of quality pre-owned trucks.