Tow With a Laredo · Marine & Powerboats
From the Miami Boat Show to the Fort Lauderdale International, from the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout to Race World Offshore Key West — the performance marine world is a tight community, and the rigs in the parking lot tell you who’s serious.
A Laredo conversion is the truck built to pull a Fountain, a Cigarette, a Nor-Tech, or an MTI to any of them. Heavy-duty diesel, dually capability for serious tongue weight, custom paint to match the boat’s livery, and a presence at the ramp that matches the caliber of what’s coming off the trailer. Available on Ford F-350, F-450, Ram 3500, Chevy 3500, and the flagship Freightliner M2-112.
Match the caliber of what you’re pulling
Performance marine is a small world built on community, trust, and visibility. The Fountain crowd knows the Fountain crowd. The Cigarette owners know each other by hull. The MTI catamaran community is maybe a few hundred people deep across the entire country — and they all see each other at the same boat shows, the same poker runs, the same Key West gathering every November. In a world that small, the rig in the parking lot matters. It’s not just transport — it’s part of how the boat shows up.
That’s the real reason performance boaters choose Laredo. The capability is essential — a fully loaded 42-foot Cigarette or Fountain on its triple-axle trailer can push 28,000 pounds, with tongue weights north of 3,500, which is where dually stability and real diesel torque stop being a nice-to-have and start being the difference between a relaxed haul and a white-knuckle one. But beyond the spec, the Laredo is the truck that pulls into the ramp and looks like it belongs next to the boat. Custom paint to match the gel coat, blackout or chrome to match the livery, a cab finished to the same standard as the dash on the boat behind it. The truck that says: this is a real program.
For the local weekend — coastal runs, lake days, and the home marina
RECOMMENDED BUILD: Ford F-450 Laredo, Ram 3500 Laredo
Not every powerboat owner is on the road every weekend. For the buyer with a 28- to 35-foot Fountain, Sunsation, smaller Nor-Tech V-bottom, or comparable performance day boat, the rig is usually based at a home marina or coastal property, with the truck doing local launch duty and the occasional run to a neighboring lake or coastal event. The boat is the centerpiece — the truck has to be capable, but it also has to be the daily driver the rest of the week.
The Ford F-350 Laredo and Ram 3500 Laredo are the sweet spot here. Power Stroke or Cummins diesel, real towing capability for a 25,000-lb-and-under setup, and the comfort to drive every day. The Laredo conversion brings the cab and the exterior to the level of the boat behind it — custom paint, premium interior, blackout or chrome, and the finish that says the rig is part of the program. It’s the truck that handles the Saturday launch and earns its keep Monday through Friday.
BEST FOR:
28–35ft performance V-bottoms
Coastal & lake weekend use
Local marina lifestyle
Daily driver crossover
For the circuit — Key West, Sarasota, Pirates Run, Tiger Run
The poker run circuit is where the performance marine world really comes alive. Florida Powerboat Club events, Pirates Run, Tiger Run, the Sarasota Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, and the holy week every November in Key West for Race World Offshore. For an owner running a 38- to 44-foot Cigarette, Fountain, Nor-Tech V-bottom, or Outerlimits, this is a year of travel — and the rig has to deliver every weekend.
The Ford F-450 Laredo and Ram 3500 Dually Laredo are the standard tows for this crowd. Real GVWR, dually rear-end stability for 3,000–4,000 lbs of tongue weight off a fully loaded triple-axle trailer, and the Power Stroke or Cummins torque to handle a 27,000-lb haul through Florida heat or up through the Smokies without breaking a sweat. The Laredo conversion is what makes the rig at the venue — custom paint to match the boat’s hull graphics, blackout or chrome packages, interior finished for the long highway legs between events, and a presence in the lot that holds its own next to every other serious rig at the ramp. Buying decisions in this world get made over docktails. A Laredo is the truck people walk over to ask about.
RECOMMENDED BUILD: Ford F-450 Laredo, Ram 3500 Dually Laredo
BEST FOR:
38–44ft offshore V-bottoms
Poker run & shootout circuit
Multi-state travel
Florida & Gulf Coast lifestyle
For the Bahamas crossing — Nor-Tech, HCB, Yellowfin, Midnight Express
The luxury center console scene is its own category. Nor-Tech 390 Sport, 450 Sport, HCB, Yellowfin 42-54, Midnight Express, Invincible — boats in the $1m-plus range, often with quad or quint outboards, set up for serious sportfish, family runs to the Bahamas, day trips to the Keys, and the kind of marina lifestyle that runs from Palm Beach down to Naples and Marathon. The owners are affluent, brand-loyal, and very social — and the truck pulling the boat is part of how they show up at the ramp.
The Ford F-450 Laredo and Chevy 3500 Dually Laredo are built for it. Real towing capability for a 30,000-plus pound center console on its trailer, dually stability for serious tongue weight, and the diesel torque to handle the long pull from a winter marina to a summer one. The Laredo conversion finishes the truck to the same standard as the boat — custom paint matched to the hull, premium leather and trim, blackout or chrome, and the kind of presence at the ramp that fits the program. For owners with a home in Florida, a boat at the marina, and the kind of lifestyle that runs from sunrise fishing to evening at the club, the Laredo is the truck that fits the picture.
BEST FOR:
- 39–53ft luxury center consoles
- Bahamas crossings
- Marina lifestyle
- Sportfish and luxury day boating
RECOMMENDED BUILD
- Ford F-450 Laredo
- Chevy 3500 Dually Laredo
RECOMMENDED BUILD: F-450 Laredo, Freightliner M2-112 Laredo
For the cat crowd — MTI, Skater, DCB, Outerlimits
Performance catamarans are the apex of the offshore powerboat world. MTI, Skater, DCB, and the largest Outerlimits builds — these are boats that run 150-mph-plus, often with twin Mercury Racing or custom big-block engines, and they pull on quad-axle trailers with combined weights that can push 35,000 pounds. The community is small, the spend is enormous, and the standards for the rig that pulls into the venue are correspondingly high.
The Ford F-450 Laredo is the entry point and the Freightliner M2-112 Laredo is the answer at the top. The F-450 Laredo dually handles most MTI 340X and 390X setups, properly trimmed and properly hitched, with the kind of cab finish that fits the program. For the bigger MTI 48 Race-class builds, larger Skater customs, and serious DCB catamarans, the M2-112 Laredo is the truck — air-ride medium-duty chassis, Cummins L9 diesel, real GCWR for the heaviest cats on the market, and a conversion that turns a Class 8 chassis into a flagship hauler that arrives at the venue looking like the boat’s first piece of marketing.
BEST FOR:
Performance catamarans
MTI/Skater/DCB owners
Highest-tier offshore performance
Multi-engine setups
FLAGSHIP MODEL
For the very top of the marine world — the truck built to match the boat
RECOMMENDED BUILD: Freightliner M2-112 Laredo
At the top of the performance marine world, the truck is part of the build. Multi-boat owners, race teams, top-end MTI and Skater operations, and the kind of buyer who shows up to Miami or Fort Lauderdale with a hauler that’s clearly purpose-built — these are the people running an M2-112 Laredo. The math demands it: triple-axle and quad-axle trailers loaded with 35,000-pound-plus boats, often with spares, parts, and full event setups in the bed and behind, on the road from Florida to Missouri to Texas across a season.
The Freightliner M2-112 is a true medium-duty commercial chassis built around a Cummins L9 (8.9L) diesel and air ride, with the GVWR, the brakes, and the stability for the heaviest single-hull tows on the water. Laredo’s M2 conversion turns it into a flagship — full custom interior, sleeper or extended cab configurations, premium leather and trim, climate, entertainment, and a paint and graphics package that turns the truck itself into the team’s lead piece of marketing. For an owner whose boat is the most expensive thing on the lot, the M2-112 Laredo is the truck that finally matches the caliber of what it’s pulling.
BEST FOR:
Multi-car teams
48–53ft transporters
Professional drag racing & motorsport programs
Long-haul national circuits
YOUR SPECIALISTS
Talk to Someone Who Knows Haulers
Not salespeople — specialists. They’ve spent years in the field and know exactly what buyers need from a Laredo.
Alex Clampitt
Hauler Specialist
With a decade of experience, Alex is the most recognized expert in the Custom Hauler Truck industry. He brings deep knowledge of Sportchassis, Laredo Conversions, Western Hauler, Bolt Custom Trucks, and Schwalbe Trucks.
Chris Barnes
Hauler Specialist
Originally from Australia, Chris moved to the United States in 2015 in pursuit of new opportunities and a deeper connection to the automotive world. By 2017, he found his home at Premium & Exotic Wholesale.
Premium And Exotic Wholesale
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Email: info@premiumandexotic.com
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Marine Performance & Yacht
Long-distance interstate runs down to Florida or Havasu with a 40-foot, triple-axle boat trailer ask a different question of a truck.
Motorsport & Race Trailer
Enclosed gooseneck race trailers, multi-car stackers, and sprint car rigs demand more than what a factory bed can offer.
Equine & Livestock Industry
Laredo’s roots are in the horse industry, and that heritage shows. Built in the cutting horse capital of the world, Texas.
Luxury RV & 5th Wheel Towers
When your trailer is also your home, the journey should be just as luxurious as the destination.
The Laredo Range
Laredo M2-112 Freightliner
The flagship. Freightliner muscle, a hand-finished luxury cab, built to tow the loads a pickup can’t reach, and delivered straight to you.
Laredo Ford F-450
Flagship dually, and the truck most people picture when they hear the Laredo. Maximum pickup-class towing, full custom build, unmistakable presence.
Laredo Ford F-350
Lighter on its feet and easier to live with daily, yet built to the same exacting Laredo standard. No compromise where it counts.
Laredo Ram 3500
Cummins torque wearing a Laredo finish. The legendary inline-six pulls with effortless low-end grunt, dressed to the last stitch for buyers who want both.
Chevy & GMC 3500
The Duramax-and-Allison answer for buyers who prefer quiet authority. Denali-grade refinement, composed and capable, with every signature Laredo touch applied.
A Dealership That Knows Your Community
Performance boaters are brand-loyal and community-bound. So are we. As the exclusive online dealer for new Laredo Truck Conversions, Premium & Exotic provides a concierge buying experience that matches the caliber of the boat behind it.
- Nationwide USA Delivery: We deliver your new Laredo directly to your home, your boat yard, your marina, or to the venue of your next event.
- VIP Buying Experience: Skip the traditional dealership hassle. Handle everything over the phone with an expert who knows the difference between a Fountain V-bottom and an MTI catamaran, and what real tongue weight means on a quad-axle trailer.
- Commercial Finance: We offer tailored, high-level financing solutions for boat owners, marine LLCs, and race teams.
- In-Person Inspections: Prefer to see it first? Schedule a private, VIP viewing appointment at our facility.
Your boat deserves to arrive at the dock in show condition, and you deserve a truck that pulls into the lot looking the part.
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