How Much Does a 20 to 22 ft Bowrider or Deck Boat Weigh?

Typical loaded4,300lbs

Ready to tow, a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat usually weighs 3,700 to 5,000 lbs, including the trailer.

Tahoe's published average package weights (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,460 lbs for a 21 ft outboard bowrider and 4,260 lbs for a 21 ft deck boat) plus up to about 275 lbs for a full 42 to 45 gal tank and 150 to 300 lbs of gear; inboard ski and wake boats are much heavier and are covered on the wake boat page.

Tongue weight: about 215 to 430 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).

Real examples

ExamplePublished weightWhat that weight includes
2027 Tahoe T21 bowrider (21 ft 5 in)3,460 lbsdry boat + motor + trailer (average package weight)
2027 Tahoe 210 S (21 ft 5 in)4,260 lbsdry boat + motor + trailer (average package weight)

Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.

Can your vehicle tow a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

Which vehicles can tow a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat?

15 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat at 4,300 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.

VehicleMax towingCan it tow it?
2026 Ford F-15013,500 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbsYes
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbsYes
2026 Ford Ranger7,500 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbsYes
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbsYes
2026 Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbsYes
2025 Kia Telluride5,500 lbsYes
2026 Ford Explorer5,000 lbsClose to limit
2026 Honda Pilot5,000 lbsClose to limit
2026 Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbsClose to limit
2026 Toyota Highlander5,000 lbsClose to limit
2026 Ford Bronco4,500 lbsClose to limit
2026 Subaru Outback3,500 lbsNo

Common questions

How much does a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat weigh?

Loaded and on its trailer, a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat typically weighs 3,700 to 5,000 lbs. Tahoe's published average package weights (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,460 lbs for a 21 ft outboard bowrider and 4,260 lbs for a 21 ft deck boat) plus up to about 275 lbs for a full 42 to 45 gal tank and 150 to 300 lbs of gear; inboard ski and wake boats are much heavier and are covered on the wake boat page.

What's the tongue weight of a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat?

Plan on 5% to 10% of the loaded weight, about 215 to 430 lbs at a typical 4,300 lbs.

What size vehicle do I need to tow a 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat?

Look for a towing rating of at least 6,500 lbs so a heavier 20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat still sits under 80% of the rating.

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