Graham, history on the list claims the older boats were lighter. I think they started out at around 2,200 lbs. The trailers I think range from 700-900 lbs, You should be fine with a 3500 lb. rating.
How strict is your local constabulary? What are the Canadian laws like for personal towing?  Things only you would know. I say go for it. The tow rating by the auto companies are normally light, just to cover their liability in court.
Cary
S/V Whisper '86
Radford, VA

On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 11:18 AM Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Previous discussions about towing have focused on towing the R22 over
> significant distances and with boats that are loaded with gear.
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> I only tow my boat about 5 miles twice a year - to the nearby ramp and
> back. I dock the boat at my house so I don't need to load it down with
> stuff.
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> Currently I am using a Honda Pilot which handles the boat easily but it is
> now 16 years old and is coming up for replacement. I am reluctant to get
> more vehicle than I need and am wondering what experience those on the list
> with vehicles that have a 3500 lb towing capacity.
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> Any thoughts are welcome.
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> Graham Stewart
> gstewart8 at cogeco.ca
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