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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%]
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post May 27 2010, 06:09 PM
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Never towed my hobie with the 914 but agree there would be a serious coolness factor there. Cool car, cool boat, roof off, good looking gal for the trapeze - what's not to like? Certainly it is light enough if you found a good way to install the hitch. The Hobie has virtually 0 windage from head on. A little bit on the front of the tramp. Hulls would stick out well beyond the side of the car. I think the car could handle it with no problem.
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post May 27 2010, 06:17 PM
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i voted hell yea, but the logic [sublime irony] of the comments [crushingly hilarious video], i'll have to recant [damn, lost another pair to comedy!].
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post May 27 2010, 06:27 PM
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i can sure see dragging a 12 footer to the lake for the day. that'd be cool, esp. cause i live where you can't drive 4 miles without having to go around one...
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post May 27 2010, 07:15 PM
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Easy day. Go for it.
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post May 27 2010, 07:22 PM
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No reason you can't enjoy your 914 for it's handling qualities 99% of the time, and also enjoy the occasional cruise to the water with the top off, Cat in tow. Ahhh. Do it all, enjoy it all.
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post May 27 2010, 07:34 PM
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If you make a hitch that is close to the rear bumper, you will be absolutely amazed how it tows. I used to tow a 30 foot long glider trailer behind my 1973 1.7. It towed wonderfully. My glider weighs about 500 pounds, and I estimate the trailer weighs about 1000. I have about 70 to 100 pounds of tongue weight. I had stiff springs in the rear. In fact, I had to keep reminding myself that it was back there, as it was barely noticable. The stock engine pulled the trailer with no problems, and no overheating. My biggest worry was going around a curve too fast, that is when I would forget the trailer was back there and I would be driving fast on curvy roads. I had an electric brake system to help in stopping. Clearly, the engine is good enough, but the brakes need some help.

If you check here, you can find a few links to trailer hitches. Since the hitch ball is so close to the rear wheels, it is almost like a 5th wheel hitch on a truck. Very little moment arm to affect the car.

Go for it.
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post May 27 2010, 08:42 PM
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I'm still laughing so hard on the video! That's Shoe in his LE pulling his camper! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Seriously though, Get an OEM Trailer Hitch from Porsche. They've got real Balls!


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post May 27 2010, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(lotus_65 @ May 27 2010, 07:27 PM) *

i can sure see dragging a 12 footer to the lake for the day. that'd be cool, esp. cause i live where you can't drive 4 miles without having to go around one...


I wish I had that problem. The lakes around here are really just overgrown ponds...

OP, do it. I think that cool factor alone makes it worth doing.

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post May 27 2010, 11:10 PM
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Which is more important. Safety? Or the "cool factor"?
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post May 28 2010, 01:40 PM
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I really doubt that there are any more safety issues towing a dingy with a 914 then towing a dingy with anything else.

If it was a bigger boat, or a bigger trailer, yeah. But you can tow a cat with just about anything. I knoew a guy that used to tow his I-14 with a miata, and I reaced with a guy that towed his Narca with a Z3. These boats are meant to be hauled around by hand on the beach. So long as you can safely mount the hitch, safety is not going to be a problem.

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post May 28 2010, 03:33 PM
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If safety was more important than coolness then we would all be driving 1980's Volvos instead of 914s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 28 2010, 04:49 PM
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By towing a Hobie Cat with a 914, you will have reached the heights of Mediocre Conspicuous Consumption (half a Yippie).

Congratulations!
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post May 28 2010, 10:25 PM
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Perhaps a kayak, or a paddle board?
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