There is a percentage of total weight that is supposed to be onthe tongue.
I believe it is %10. The guy with the 26' boat that can lift the tonque
does not have his trailer balanced properly. You can achieve it either by
moving the springs or by moving the boat. Yours is most likely fine.

"rcoleman" wrote in message
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What is the proper way to balance a trailer? I have a 18ft CC sitting on
a single axle trailer, and I'm getting ready to replace the
springs(rusted). The other day, I was talking to a guy with a 26 footer,
also on a trailer, and he could lift his trailer tongue with one hand. No
way I can do that with mine. So it got me thinking of ways I could fix it.
The boat sits well, so I don't think shifting the boat is the answer, so
how about moving the axle slightly forward when I change the springs? I'm
not even sure I can do that.
So, how do you balance a trailer, and most of all, what is the stupidest
thing that could happen from the effort?
Thanks