Boats and Boating: Discussions

I'm planning to buy a boat, and I drive a 2002 front drive honda civic DX. I'm curious as to weather I'll be able to tow, launch, and land a boat using this car.
U-Haul website said I could have a type 1 hitch installed on my car. The hitch is rated for 2000lbs, does this mean that I can tow 2000lbs (without damage to the car)??
I'm considering pontoon boats, fishing boats and bowriders. Looks like I can get a rig in those groups that comes in under 2000lbs for boat motor and trailer.

Any advice? Anyone have experience towing with a compact car?

Thanks
-Dan

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