"ray lunder" wrote in message
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The new dual axle trailer is coming along. IR now a welder. I could
use some basic math help around figuring out where to place the boat's
center of balance on the trailer. (so I can put the bunks in place) If
it were exactly between the two axles then it would have zero % tongue
weight. Is this correct?
There seem to be several schools of thought around what percentage of
tongue weight is ideal, proper or even workable. Let's say you picked
10% as your goal,..
My question then is how far would you move the boat's center of
balance forward to obtain this?
Also, does going up or down hill change this? If so how do you allow
for that?
The boat is 23' on deck and approx 4300lbs if that makes a difference.
The tow vehicle is a 3/4 ton chevy with a tow package.
Thanks for your time as always.

Rule of thumb is 2/3 of the weight in front of the trailer axle, the other
half behind it. And my math teacher said I couldn't cope with fractions.
Bah!

But seriously, 2/3 front, 1/3 rear, strap it down so it can't move. As for
hills, don't attempt jeep trails. Your chevy's tow rating will tell you if
you are within tongue and weight limits, but my guess is you should be fine.