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> Hobie Cat towed with 914?, Am I crazy
To tow or not to tow that is the question.
Can I pull my Hobie 16 (600lbs) with the 914 1.8l?
Yeah go for it. [ 22 ] ** [68.75%]
Hell No don't do it [ 7 ] ** [21.88%]
You need bigger breaks [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
You need an engine swap [ 1 ] ** [3.12%]
you need bigger breaks and an engine swap [ 2 ] ** [6.25%]
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jabberwocky
post May 27 2010, 07:59 AM
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Ok so tell me Im crazy but I have this burning desire to pull my Hobie 16 trailer with a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I have seen this done with early 90s jetta TDI (63hp,90ft-lb) and even an old bug but don't know the results with the bug just saw a picture.

I have seen some of you pull Autox trailers with your 914's what is the results how much do these weigh? what have you done other than the hitch install and wiring to get it to work?
FYI My trailer is just over 600lbs with the boat on it had it weighed for registration.

Just curious I don't need to do this i have a truck i can use but I just feel it would be so cool (or stupid) to go camping with my 914 and sailboat best of both worlds for the weekend.

I Don't have the 914 yet but looking to move on a 75 1.8L in good shape.

Let me know your thoughts

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jabberwocky   Hobie Cat towed with 914?   May 27 2010, 07:59 AM
Vacca Rabite   How big a Cat? I don't think it would be an is...   May 27 2010, 08:26 AM
jabberwocky   No launching up and down the ramp. I will beach l...   May 27 2010, 08:33 AM
bandjoey   It'd be dead in the water at launch. Splish S...   May 27 2010, 08:33 AM
poorsche914   My dad had a '75 1.8 and he towed a Hobie Cat ...   May 27 2010, 08:50 AM
Bruce Hinds   I used to have a 2.0 and a hobie 16. The weight i...   May 27 2010, 08:48 AM
Vacca Rabite   So, 600lbs with a light weight trailer? I think yo...   May 27 2010, 08:49 AM
rick 918-S   Two words. Engine heat. Specially with a 75 with r...   May 27 2010, 08:50 AM
rsrguy3   I've seen it b4   May 27 2010, 09:16 AM
underthetire   This is what comes to mind 21dTTe76UJA   May 27 2010, 10:57 AM
Root_Werks   :rotfl:   May 27 2010, 11:02 AM
Dr Evil   "Runnin a bit rich, I'm afraid" :rot...   May 27 2010, 11:07 AM
jabberwocky   Oh wow :lol4: That was hilarious. Hmmmm maybe i...   May 27 2010, 12:56 PM
Tom_T   I had a buddy who did it with his 74 2.0 as well a...   May 27 2010, 01:36 PM
sean_v8_914   im crying   May 27 2010, 03:04 PM
azbill   Go buy a pick-up and get it over with   May 27 2010, 03:13 PM
rick 918-S   Jeeze! Tail wagging the dog! :rotfl:   May 27 2010, 03:55 PM
Elliot Cannon   I drive my 914 for it's handling qualities. I...   May 27 2010, 04:44 PM
jabberwocky   Yeah Ive pretty much given up on the idea Ill use ...   May 27 2010, 04:50 PM
PH1   It seems like the cool factor of the 914 pulling a...   May 27 2010, 05:36 PM
swl   Never towed my hobie with the 914 but agree there ...   May 27 2010, 06:09 PM
lotus_65   i voted hell yea, but the logic of the [s]comment...   May 27 2010, 06:17 PM
lotus_65   i can sure see dragging a 12 footer to the lake fo...   May 27 2010, 06:27 PM
Vacca Rabite   i can sure see dragging a 12 footer to the lake f...   May 27 2010, 09:14 PM
hcdmueller   Easy day. Go for it.   May 27 2010, 07:15 PM
Rand   No reason you can't enjoy your 914 for it...   May 27 2010, 07:22 PM
Joe Owensby   If you make a hitch that is close to the rear bump...   May 27 2010, 07:34 PM
bandjoey   I'm still laughing so hard on the video! ...   May 27 2010, 08:42 PM
Elliot Cannon   Which is more important. Safety? Or the "co...   May 27 2010, 11:10 PM
Vacca Rabite   I really doubt that there are any more safety issu...   May 28 2010, 01:40 PM
swl   If safety was more important than coolness then we...   May 28 2010, 03:33 PM
SLITS   By towing a Hobie Cat with a 914, you will have re...   May 28 2010, 04:49 PM
Lennies914   Perhaps a kayak, or a paddle board?   May 28 2010, 10:25 PM


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