"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I can't seem to find a solid answer for this, so I thought I'd seek
the collective wisdom of the group.

To wit:

A trailer rated for 4600 lbs GWR means that it will handle up to 4600
lbs of weight - including the trailer.

Now in my world, it seems to me that a "safe" load would be, say 80%
of the max rating including the trailer. But I can't find a
specification or recommendation that states the exact percentage of
what is considered a "safe" load.

I know I'm over complicating this some what, but I'm just trying to
cover all my bases.

I think boat trailers are rated for the amount of boat weight, not the total
weight. Call EZ-loader trailers, they can help you out.