Quote Originally Posted by mike_6r4 View Post
I have a 2010 Tiguan 103Tdi Auto. I'm just in the process of looking at which boat to buy. Looking at an 18-20ft Bow rider. With a twin axel braked trailer I could possibly be in the 1,600 - 1,900Kg range. I know the to limit is 2,000Kg but I was wondering if anyone on here has / does tow a boat with theirs? In all honesty the boat will live in the water but I will need to pull it out every 3-4 weeks and may possibly take it to a lake for the weekend.

Could anyone tell me how it manages to pull a boat?
Do they struggle on concrete slipways to pull the trailer and boat out of the water?

Would be interested to know what people have towed, the make and model of the boat and the weight if you know it.

Any help or advice appreciated.

Mike
Hi Mike,
Yes I tow a boat with my Tiguan...... I have the Petrol TSI engine with the 6 speed manual, as for yours being Diesel with the Aisin Auto you should have no problem.
My boat is a 5m Aluminium which all up on trailer fully fuelled weighs in around 1150kg..... at the ramp mine has never been a problem, the auto brake is great also. My driveway is far steeper than any boat ramp and the tig pulls the boat up there no worries as well..... but again, my rig is a bit lighter than the one you're looking at.
I see you are looking at a bowrider (no doubt fibreglass being in that weight range) so unfortunately cannot comment on towing any more than I do now.