Morning all,

I'm looking for information on sizing a trailer. I've found a 23' Aquarius,
dry 2250lbs, but no trailer. Price is right - free. Center board retracks
and hull is a round bilge. Any ideas or recommendations on configuration,
dual v single axle and sources welcome. Also I'll need surge brakes, so
anything you'd like to share there will be great.

I'm new to the group but your responces have been very heplfull to date.
Thanks,
Richard

"RCL - landlocked" wrote in message
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Morning all,

I'm looking for information on sizing a trailer. I've found a 23'
Aquarius,
dry 2250lbs, but no trailer. Price is right - free. Center board
retracks
and hull is a round bilge. Any ideas or recommendations on configuration,
dual v single axle and sources welcome. Also I'll need surge brakes, so
anything you'd like to share there will be great.

I'm new to the group but your responces have been very heplfull to date.
Thanks,
Richard


First thing I would do if I was you would be to check the Yellow pages in
your area and call a few local trailer businesses. They would be the best
source of information, and more than likely will help you ensure the trailer
is correctly set-up. They may even give you a loaner to bring them the boat.

There are quite a number of potentially dangerous issues if this is not done
correctly. Of primary concern would be the overall weight, tongue weight,
balance, etc. A dual axle is always better for load balancing, and it will
give more control in the event of a blowout(been there, done that, not
wanting THAT to ever happen again!)

On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 11:44:20 GMT, "RCL - landlocked"
wrote:
I'm looking for information on sizing a trailer. I've found a 23' Aquarius,
dry 2250lbs, but no trailer. Price is right - free. Center board retracks
and hull is a round bilge. Any ideas or recommendations on configuration,
dual v single axle and sources welcome. Also I'll need surge brakes, so
anything you'd like to share there will be great.

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As someone already mentioned, checking with trailer dealers and
manufacturers is a good start. EZ Loader and LoadRite are two popular
brands that have been around for awhile but there are many others.

Your boat will most likely be well over 3,000 pounds loaded up and
ready to go, and the trailer itself will add over 1,000 pounds more.
Is your towing vehicle up to that? My recommendation would be a dual
axle trailer with 4 wheel disk brakes (surge activated). If you end
up on the heavy side for your vehicle, you can save some pounds by
getting an aluminum trailer instead of steel.

If you buy from a dealer, get their assurance that they will adjust
the axles and boat position for proper tongue weight and stable towing
at highway speed. Be extra careful on your first couple of test
drives until you know that everything is set up properly. It's very
disconcerting when boat and trailer start fishtailing at 60 mph.