What truck do I need to tow a Xpress H22B?

A loaded Xpress H22B (aluminum bay boat) weighs about 3,330 lb on its trailer by our conservative math, with a tongue weight of about 333–500 lb.

Approx. weight (Xpress)1,528 lb
Engine: Yamaha F200 (heaviest listed variant; also used for 175 HP), the heaviest Yamaha that covers the boat's 200 HP max568 lb
Fuel: 40 gal x 6.1 lb/gal (full tank)244 lb
Gear allowance: 10% (batteries, anchor, coolers, safety gear, T-top/options)234 lb
Trailer: ESTIMATE, 35% of boat + engine (no trailer weight published)750 lb
Estimated loaded trailer weight3,330 lb

Truck by truck

TruckAnswerEngines
2026 Ford F-150Yes9✓ 0! 0✗
2025 Ford F-150Yes9✓ 0! 0✗
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Yes8✓ 0! 0✗
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Yes8✓ 0! 0✗
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Yes8✓ 0! 0✗
2026 Ram 1500Yes9✓ 0! 0✗
2025 Ram 1500Yes6✓ 0! 0✗
2026 Toyota TacomaIt depends on the engine3✓ 1! 0✗
2025 Toyota TacomaIt depends on the engine3✓ 1! 0✗
2026 Toyota TundraYes4✓ 0! 0✗
2025 Toyota TundraYes4✓ 0! 0✗

Confirm with your door-jamb sticker and owner's manual. Your exact truck's rating depends on cab, bed, drive, axle ratio, options and tires, and your boat's real weight depends on its engine, options, fuel and gear. When in doubt, weigh the rig at a CAT scale.

Gear you may need

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Trailer brake controller

Boat trailers over about 3,000 lb usually need working trailer brakes (check your state's law); an electric-over-hydraulic or electric setup needs a controller in the truck.

etrailer Amazon

Class IV receiver hitch & ball mount

Match the ball mount drop to your trailer so the boat rides level; the hitch rating must cover the full loaded trailer.

RealTruck etrailer

Tongue weight scale

The only way to know your real tongue weight (10-15% of the loaded trailer) before it eats your payload.

Amazon etrailer

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