Thanks for the input. I got out the bath scales and found my tongue weighed
over 300lbs (have fun with that one). It does help explain why I've always
had such great traction at the ramp! I'm almost disinclined to change it now
because my normal towing distance is only about a mile, and the speed limit
is 25mph. So handling doesn't really play an important part, and the extra
weight on the drive wheels might be missed at low tide on a slippery ramp. I
always wondered why those guys in the macho pick-ups spun and slid, and my
BMW just pulled right out.

Just for kicks, does anyone know what a 18ft CC might weigh?



"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

rcoleman wrote:
Thanks for the input. I got out the bath scales and found my tongue weighed
over 300lbs (have fun with that one). It does help explain why I've always
had such great traction at the ramp! I'm almost disinclined to change it now
because my normal towing distance is only about a mile, and the speed limit
is 25mph. So handling doesn't really play an important part, and the extra
weight on the drive wheels might be missed at low tide on a slippery ramp. I
always wondered why those guys in the macho pick-ups spun and slid, and my
BMW just pulled right out.

Just for kicks, does anyone know what a 18ft CC might weigh?


Depends on a lot of things - motor size/weight, fuel on board, trailer
weight (aluminum or steel), etc.

I hope you have the X5 and not the X3. 3.0 or 4.4?

Dan

You'll laugh, but I haul her with a '94 525. Had to have a hitch custom
made. I do get some funny looks from the ramp watchers, especially when
everyone is fighting with the drop off at low tide. I've had people try to
warn me off, but I've never even spun a tire.


"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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rcoleman wrote:
Thanks for the input. I got out the bath scales and found my tongue
weighed over 300lbs (have fun with that one). It does help explain why
I've always had such great traction at the ramp! I'm almost disinclined
to change it now because my normal towing distance is only about a mile,
and the speed limit is 25mph. So handling doesn't really play an
important part, and the extra weight on the drive wheels might be missed
at low tide on a slippery ramp. I always wondered why those guys in the
macho pick-ups spun and slid, and my BMW just pulled right out.

Just for kicks, does anyone know what a 18ft CC might weigh?


Depends on a lot of things - motor size/weight, fuel on board, trailer
weight (aluminum or steel), etc.

I hope you have the X5 and not the X3. 3.0 or 4.4?

Dan

rcoleman wrote:
You'll laugh, but I haul her with a '94 525. Had to have a hitch custom
made. I do get some funny looks from the ramp watchers, especially when
everyone is fighting with the drop off at low tide. I've had people try to
warn me off, but I've never even spun a tire.


"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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rcoleman wrote:

Thanks for the input. I got out the bath scales and found my tongue
weighed over 300lbs (have fun with that one). It does help explain why
I've always had such great traction at the ramp! I'm almost disinclined
to change it now because my normal towing distance is only about a mile,
and the speed limit is 25mph. So handling doesn't really play an
important part, and the extra weight on the drive wheels might be missed
at low tide on a slippery ramp. I always wondered why those guys in the
macho pick-ups spun and slid, and my BMW just pulled right out.

Just for kicks, does anyone know what a 18ft CC might weigh?


Depends on a lot of things - motor size/weight, fuel on board, trailer
weight (aluminum or steel), etc.

I hope you have the X5 and not the X3. 3.0 or 4.4?

Dan


You must have some very nice ramps there! I used to drag a 17' bowrider
with a small 4 cyl. I/O out of the water with my company car - a Ford
Taurus. On more than one occasion we had to recruit some extra weight
over the front wheels.

Dan