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First, how big is the boat and how much does it weigh? If you're towing a 12 foot aluminum lake boat, a V6 will tow it just fine whereas if it's a giant yacht, you're not going anywhere without at LEAST a V8.How often are you going to have to tow the boat and for how many miles? What about brake controllers, load levelers, and other accessories? These are huge considerations in buying any kind of tow rig, especially if you're going to daily drive it. In some instances, you can get by with, say, a 1/2 ton truck if you're only towing once in awhile versus needing an all out Cummins powered monster if you're towing a yacht or two trail rigs every weekend.
Do some research. Find out what trucks are capable of handling the load (Heh heh) you need them to tow and narrow it down from there.
I have a 2000 GMC Yukon XL that I just picked up last year. It's the monster 3/4 ton with eight lug axles and capable of towing 10k pounds. It's got the 6.0 liter Vortec V8 that can definitely get out of its own way, even with 160k+ well-maintained miles on it. I plan on towing my Jeep with it and it should do so comfortably. It's also a very comfortable ride for the family and I've picked up lots of steel with it and the truck reacts as if it's not even there. Sadly, mileage sucks. Unloaded, maybe 16 to 20 on the highway, but 12 to 14 around town. Which is why it's not my coummuter/daily driver.
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