Sentences with phrase «boat in tow»

Headed back to North Carolina on Saturday with the boat in tow and looking forward to digging in the dirt and seeing spring blooms in my gardens.

It's still not the seasoned off - roader of yore, but when it comes to hauling a truck full of kids and a boat in tow, at least on paper, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is more ready than ever before to perform.

When we first see them, they're cruising through the country, boat in tow, playing banal name - that - composer» games with the Sony CD player.

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Today, Sea Tow's bright yellow boats are an iconic sight on both U.S. coasts, as well as in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Europe.

One big reason for that is long - line fishing, in which lengthy fishing lines are towed behind boats in the open ocean, replete with hooks and bait.

On Monday morning following the landfall of Hurricane Harvey, Johnathan Wojtewicz headed to Houston in his truck towing a Jet Ski equipped with a boat deck capable of rescuing nine to ten people and animals.

Their arrival could test Bangkok's international pledges to treat the Rohingya humanely, two years after Thailand faced international condemnation over secret policies of towing Rohingya back out to sea in unpowered boats with little food and water.

Last month, the ark was being towed in a harbor in Oslo where it collided with a Coast Guard boat, sustaining massive damage.

Mr. Philip Rhodes, a naval architect for 36 years, had already figured it out, even though the boat so far was nothing more than a set of drawings and a three - foot model fixed to a towing carriage in Stevens» 106 - foot - by -9-foot testing tank.

On the other hand, it seems likely that the prospect of being rescued in this way provides an incentive to migrants to embark on journeys that are visibly unsafe, and that where states have broken the link between rescue and access to their territory — as the Australian government has done by adopting a policy whereby migrant boats are either towed back to their point of embarkation, or else their occupants are assessed in offshore detention centres, with those qualifying for refugee status placed in third countries — the stream of boats rapidly dries up, and with it the loss of life.

But Captain Joe Frohnhoefer, owner of Southold - based Sea Tow International, which offers towing and other services for boaters in distress, said he worries that the bill could hurt the marine industry and the sale of boats and would be impossible to enforce in such a short time.

The UNH - NOAA team is already planning a sonar system that could be lowered on a cable hundreds of meters into the ocean and towed beneath the boat, allowing it to better track oil in the depths.

The funnel - like net, originally designed to study plankton, collects microfibers and other materials in the water while being towed behind a boat.

Make a batch of the Greek Yogurt Dip and keep refrigerated for a last minute snack, prepare ahead for that party coming up in a few days, or if you're planning a picnic, tow these boats along.

Migrants as their boat is towed away by a Thai navy vessel, in waters near Koh Lipe island, on Saturday.

In tow with Lu Ren (Daniel Wu), the loopy and drunken son of the charter boat owner who accompanied dad on his journey, they set out to follow a map re-tracing that treacherous journey.

When it first debuted in 1997, the Lincoln Navigator was a premium SUV based on the Ford Expedition that could seat eight people, tow a boat, and carry lots of cargo.

From Walmart to Lowes, to church, to the lake towing my boat, my ML 350 blutec takes the family there in safety, comfort, with power and style.

In fact, Honda's research shows that recreational towing accounts for less than 3 percent of midsize truck use, and when owners do tow, nearly 70 percent tow either flat - bed utility trailers or boat trailers weighing less than 2,500 pounds.

After only a short time on the highway, I begin to remember why summer road trips in Michigan can be a slow and tedious undertaking: the road is crammed with a hodgepodge of motorhomes and overstuffed cars, as well as pickups, minivans, and SUVs towing campers, boats, jet - skis, and / or other recreational vehicles heading to the northern and western parts of the state.

«This created an unmet need in the marketplace for customers who want the cargo and towing capability of a full - size SUV to go camping, boating or off - roading but don't necessarily want all of the option content offered on a Tahoe Premier.»

of torque and offers best - in - class towing of up to 3,600 pounds, just right for that camper, ATV or boat trailer.

They will deeply appreciate the way that the functional character of their favorite SUV has been preserved, especially in an era when fuel economy and safety are now as important as the ability to tow a boat.

They are also very convenient because they can tow boats and trailers and have a bed to place items in.

While we didn't have a boat on hand with which to test, Ford claims 5,000 pounds of towing capability for the EcoBoost V6; its use for years now in the F - 150 should allay any durability concerns.

And with the practicality of a modern trailer hitch, trailer brake, and dual fuel tanks, just imagine how cool you'll look towing a boat or a camper in your vintage truck!

With the ability to tow, you can take the boat to the lake or anyplace your heart desires in high - class!..

View Highlander Inventory While Toyota trucks are known for their towing capabilities, large families in Miami and Fort Lauderdale who need real - world towing capabilities for their boat or trailer will likely be drawn to the 2018 Toyota Highlander.

The Navigator caters to a very specific type of buyer who wants three rows of seating, lots of space and the ability to tow a boat, in a vehicle overflowing with traditional American style.

While Toyota trucks are known for their towing capabilities, large families in Miami and Fort Lauderdale who need real - world towing capabilities for their boat or trailer will likely be drawn to the 2018 Toyota Highlander.

Conversely, adding load in the rear of a RWD truck or SUV that's hauling cargo or a towing a trailer or boat improves traction.

«With best - in - class towing capability of 9,300 pounds and available Pro Trailer Backup Assist, you can spend more time on the water rather than struggling to back up and launch your boat.»

Hauling a 7,000 - pound Jeep and trailer combo or splashing and recovering a 23 - foot wakeboard boat, the Range Rover Sport's 7,716 - pound tow rating has come in handy during our time with it.

The V - 6 base engine will make the best choice for most drivers, but the V - 8 can come in handy for towing boats and trailers, or for bragging rights.

As the largest SUV in the Toyota lineup, the full - size Sequoia is designed to accommodate families who need three real rows of seating, a fair amount of off - road capability and the ability to tow a boat or other trailer.

But the Ram — the Laramie Longhorn, in particular — isn't a trailblazer, it's more at home hopping curbs to cross a construction site, hauling lumber down a highway, or towing a boat to the lake.

Kustom Metalworks Burban Vehicle: 1990 Chevy Suburban Owner: Dan Moreau Location: Harrison, Michigan Chassis: Stock 1500 Engine: 350ci V - 8 Drivetrain: 700R4 automatic, NP205 T - case, Dana 44 front with Warn locking hubs, 10 - Bolt rear, 4.30 gears Suspension: 4 - inch Skyjacker lift with the factory quad front shock mounts and rear quad shock mounts with Ranch RS5000s Steering: Ranch RS5000 steering stabilizer Brakes: Larger towing package brakes Tires / Wheels: 35 - inch BF Goodrich All Terrain KO on 15x10 - inch Crager wheels Interior: All original interior in great shape Other Parts: Larger oil cooler, transmission oil cooler, factory class - 3 tow hitch, super steps with custom blue neon night running lights, old school Piaa driving lights, custom rear bumper box with recovery gear Favorite Off Road Area: Use it to haul the boat in the summer months

If you're looking for a well - equipped and comfortable vehicle that can haul up to eight passengers in luxury and tow your boat to the river, the 2011 Infiniti QX56 may just fit the bill.

As part of the Ridgeline's truck DNA, its towing capacity rating of 5,000 pounds enables it to haul a wide range of trailer modules such as a medium - sized boat, two AquaTrax personal watercraft, or a two - axle camper / «toy hauler» in the low 20 - foot range (depending on camper type and load weight).

Capable of transporting seven adults and their belongings in spacious elegance, the QX80 drivetrain is rugged enough to handle tasks such as towing boats or trailers (8,500 - pound towing capacity, when properly equipped).

Already among our favorite vehicles in the luxe - SUV segment (or any other, for that matter), the big Benz impresses as a seven - seater that actually fits seven adults, all while towing a boat, without feeling floaty and underdamped.

That said, if you're only planning to tow something light or undertake the occasional short towing trip, the 3.6 R Outback is more than capable and will certainly get you to the boat ramp or caravan park in both style and comfort.

motoring.com.au had initially teed up this 2018 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara as a tow tug for looming boat test for sister site boatsales.com.au, but when the boat in question was sold at the last minute, we weren't going to let the Sahara's storied talents go to waste.

Only 14.4 Hours on the Motor!This boat is equipped with bow ladder, bimini, cooler, digital depth indicator, docking lights, fender cleats, lighting package, luxury high back helm seat, l - group seating w / single lounger, snap - in floor covering, ski tow bar, s

We grabbed a 2500 kg (with a 213 kg towball download) tandem - axle Nova Vita caravan from Sydney RV in Penrith NSW, and then later a 2480 kg trailer boat (with a 240 kg towball download) from GRE Marine in Prospect NSW to test out the LandCruiser's towing capabilities.

The Sahara is a logical choice for towing large trailer boats, car trailers and caravans, but it's just a wonderfully capable and competent mile eater in its own right — and that's before we consider the Sahara's considerable off - road prowess...

The Rebel offers the most versatility in an off - road — oriented pickup on the market today, from loading the bed up with camping gear for a multi-day adventure to the desert to towing the family boat to the lake on Sunday.

In other words, seating seven in a hybrid Highlander with camping bags and suitcases pretty much means you can't tow a boat, since you have used up all your towing capacity on payloaIn other words, seating seven in a hybrid Highlander with camping bags and suitcases pretty much means you can't tow a boat, since you have used up all your towing capacity on payloain a hybrid Highlander with camping bags and suitcases pretty much means you can't tow a boat, since you have used up all your towing capacity on payload.

Not everyone needs to be able to tow something as heavy as a boat or a horse trailer, and in recognition of the wide array of towing needs that are out there automakers have become much more versatile in designing utility - minded vehicles.

Power comes in the form of a 3.6 - liter V - 6 that is good for 288 ponies and 270 lb - ft of twist, and all - wheel drive can also be added for extra towing traction when pulling jet skis up the boat ramp.