My old Mercedes is rated to tow exactly ZERO pounds by MB USA. In Europe the identical car is rated at 1900kg (4188 lbs) It's heavy and rear wheel drive. It also has over-designed brakes (gigantic 4 piston fixed calipers up front, 2 pot fixed in the rear) The best possible towing advice I can give i...

So did you get it? I had a similar experience: I owned a fold-up 8' sailing dinghy and really enjoyed it but wanted something I could take the Mrs. out in, and use in larger water. I found a '73 V17 in sailable condition for $900, including a mid 90's 4 HP Yamaha. I figured, worst-case the motor was...