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I am new to power boats and trailering in general but just bought new
EZLoader trailer for my 20' Tolman skiff I am building. The ad for the trailer said it was for 18'-20' boats. By using the maximum adjustments on the trailer, I will be able to get it so the transom is about 10" aft of the end of the trailer (end of the bunks). Is this too much over the end? I might be able to extend the bunks so they extend aft of the end of the trailer by 4" and I think I can move the wheel/axle assembly aft 4". The total weight of the motor(s) will be about 400 lbs on the transom. Is thsi trailer too small? Unfortunately, I bought the trailer from a dealer in Tampa and had to drive from Tallahassee to there and back to get it (a 4.5 hour drive). |
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To avoid warping the bottom of the hull, the transom should be supported on
the bunks so as to spread the load accross the rear of the hull. Sounds like they sold you a trailer for an 18' boat. Get the model # and look up the specs on the EZloader site. I assume you have moved the bow stop/winch post up forward to accomodate the maximum size boat? |
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I looked at their site and they say it is for 18-20'.
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wrote in message ups.com... I am new to power boats and trailering in general but just bought new EZLoader trailer for my 20' Tolman skiff I am building. The ad for the trailer said it was for 18'-20' boats. By using the maximum adjustments on the trailer, I will be able to get it so the transom is about 10" aft of the end of the trailer (end of the bunks). Is this too much over the end? I might be able to extend the bunks so they extend aft of the end of the trailer by 4" and I think I can move the wheel/axle assembly aft 4". The total weight of the motor(s) will be about 400 lbs on the transom. Is thsi trailer too small? Unfortunately, I bought the trailer from a dealer in Tampa and had to drive from Tallahassee to there and back to get it (a 4.5 hour drive). On my EZ Loader, the (thing on the front where the bow snugs and the winch attaches) can be unbolted and moved forward or backward to accomodate different length boats. |
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Stanley Barthfarkle wrote:
wrote in message ups.com... I am new to power boats and trailering in general but just bought new EZLoader trailer for my 20' Tolman skiff I am building. The ad for the trailer said it was for 18'-20' boats. By using the maximum adjustments on the trailer, I will be able to get it so the transom is about 10" aft of the end of the trailer (end of the bunks). Is this too much over the end? I might be able to extend the bunks so they extend aft of the end of the trailer by 4" and I think I can move the wheel/axle assembly aft 4". The total weight of the motor(s) will be about 400 lbs on the transom. Is thsi trailer too small? Unfortunately, I bought the trailer from a dealer in Tampa and had to drive from Tallahassee to there and back to get it (a 4.5 hour drive). On my EZ Loader, the (thing on the front where the bow snugs and the winch attaches) can be unbolted and moved forward or backward to accomodate different length boats. Just be careful not to move the 'winch stand' so far forward that the bow pulpit comes into contact with the tow vehicle while turning. |
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Gene Kearns wrote:
For a properly sized trailer and tow vehicle, you need about 10% of the towed weight on the tongue of the trailer.. Chose the length of trailer accordingly. Just because the boat "fits" doesn't mean that it will be safe to tow..... You can adjust this by moving axle forward or back. Some companies even advise a low of 7%. |
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Gene Kearns wrote:
On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:55:55 GMT, Don White wrote: Gene Kearns wrote: For a properly sized trailer and tow vehicle, you need about 10% of the towed weight on the tongue of the trailer.. Chose the length of trailer accordingly. Just because the boat "fits" doesn't mean that it will be safe to tow..... You can adjust this by moving axle forward or back. It would be the rare trailer that allowed this without re-drilling holes for spring hanger mounting bolts. Some companies even advise a low of 7%. "I've never seen this! I have, however, seen figures over 15% suggested for travel trailer." ** See ShoreLand'r site Step 3 for trailer setup. http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/forum/f_trstep3.html |
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:27:05 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote: On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:00:47 GMT, Don White wrote: Some companies even advise a low of 7%. "I've never seen this! I have, however, seen figures over 15% suggested for travel trailer." ** See ShoreLand'r site Step 3 for trailer setup. http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/forum/f_trstep3.html That is a pretty neat set-up, but I think most trailers have hard mounted spring positions and one ends up screwing around moving the boat (and/or gear) back and forth rather than the axles.... which is a lot better solution. I suspect that the lowball figure for tongue weight is to justify using a car as opposed to an SUV or truck. Maybe the manufacturer knows better, but I really think, from experience, that 7% is marginal, at best. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- Gene, from the LoadRite site: "Measure the tongue weight of the loaded trailer by using a lever and a bathroom scale or other suitable device. The tongue weight should be between 5% and 7% of the GVWR (GVWR=weight of boat, fuel, and trailer). The tongue weight can be adjusted by either moving the axles on the trailer, or by repositioning the boat. The boat can be repositioned by moving the winch stand." This is how I adjusted my tongue weight. Don't have any problems pulling the trailer. My GVWR is right close to 6000 lbs, so my tongue weight is now at about 420. -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:27:05 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote: On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:00:47 GMT, Don White wrote: Some companies even advise a low of 7%. "I've never seen this! I have, however, seen figures over 15% suggested for travel trailer." ** See ShoreLand'r site Step 3 for trailer setup. http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/forum/f_trstep3.html That is a pretty neat set-up, but I think most trailers have hard mounted spring positions and one ends up screwing around moving the boat (and/or gear) back and forth rather than the axles.... which is a lot better solution. I suspect that the lowball figure for tongue weight is to justify using a car as opposed to an SUV or truck. Maybe the manufacturer knows better, but I really think, from experience, that 7% is marginal, at best. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- Whoops, here's the site: http://www.loadrite.com/Support/Main...t_Trailers/76/ -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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Ping: J Herring
On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:19:07 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: Maybe I missed your answer...are you moving down to the more affordable marina? Not this year. SWMBO wants to leave it in a marina with a swimming pool. Probably next year as I'm getting fed up with the price increases and the rip-offs the place is generating. The service hasn't improved as the price has gone up. I think they're trying to make their waiting list smaller. Where are you keeping yours now? -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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