Towing bass boat

[denverd1]

def gonna need rear leafs if yours are sagging. As far as the total weight, you're getting close to the max an XJ can do safely. you can move the boats position forward or back to fine tune your tongue weight. I would do this before adding a bunch of junk to the jeep.

Trailer brakes aren't required in most states until you hit 3500 or 4500 lbs. So don't expect to find a boat of that size with trailer brakes on it. If you do, they're most likely electric where you need a controller. surge brakes would be best as they respond to tow vehicles braking and can really stop you in a hurry if they're tuned and setup right.

as far as adding brakes, I have a flatbed I'm looking to add brakes to. Haven't started researching it just yet, so I'm not much help there. surge brakes would require modding and replacing the tongue and running hard lines. electric will be a lot easier. 2 braking hubs are about 100. add a controller and you're in business

lastly, I don't think you're boat will weigh as much as you think, but sounds like you'd err on the safe side.

fun fact: you can tow 15,000 lbs in Texas with NO TRAILER BRAKES as long you don't exceed 30 mph!! Scary!!