On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:14:38 -0400, Larry Crowe penned the following
well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry

At 1760 lbs. you probably have 6 ply rating 14" tires. This looks a
little light to me, if you have a 2315# boat + fuel and other "stuff"
that is carried aboard + the weight of the trailer.

Two tires at 1760# each gives you a load rating of 3520#, which is
probably your axle capacity (3500#), if you have 5 lug wheels.

Ditto the above drill when you go to buy springs... there usually is
an agreement in spring capacity, tire capacity, wheel capacity, and
axle capacity.

So.... I suspect you are at the extreme upper limit of capacity for
your trailer's individual components and the trailer as a whole......

I would suggest weighing the trailer in an "as towed" condition: fuel,
gear, .....anything aboard when towed. Based on the new weight
information, if you are a hard core trailerboater, you may want to
look at a heaver trailer.

Don't suffer the fate of one of our ex-"contributors," who sought to
trailer 1,800 miles (each way) to the water and accomplished little
more than smoking the trailer bearings and axles. This was with a
trailer tailored to the boat by the manufacturer, too.

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Gene Kearns wrote:
On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:14:38 -0400, Larry Crowe penned the following
well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry

At 1760 lbs. you probably have 6 ply rating 14" tires. This looks a
little light to me, if you have a 2315# boat + fuel and other "stuff"
that is carried aboard + the weight of the trailer.

Two tires at 1760# each gives you a load rating of 3520#, which is
probably your axle capacity (3500#), if you have 5 lug wheels.

Ditto the above drill when you go to buy springs... there usually is
an agreement in spring capacity, tire capacity, wheel capacity, and
axle capacity.

So.... I suspect you are at the extreme upper limit of capacity for
your trailer's individual components and the trailer as a whole......

I would suggest weighing the trailer in an "as towed" condition: fuel,
gear, .....anything aboard when towed. Based on the new weight
information, if you are a hard core trailerboater, you may want to
look at a heaver trailer.

Don't suffer the fate of one of our ex-"contributors," who sought to
trailer 1,800 miles (each way) to the water and accomplished little
more than smoking the trailer bearings and axles. This was with a
trailer tailored to the boat by the manufacturer, too.



Once you get near the "right size" trailer for your rig, there's very
little extra expense involved, typically, in buying a trailer with a bit
more capacity. Loadmaster used to make a 5200# gross capacity trailer
for a boat like mine, but phased it out this summer in favor of a 6000#
gross capacity trailer. The price difference? $80. Always remember the
"gross capacity" includes the weight of the empty trailer.

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:17:07 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Don't suffer the fate of one of our ex-"contributors," who sought to
trailer 1,800 miles (each way) to the water and accomplished little
more than smoking the trailer bearings and axles. This was with a
trailer tailored to the boat by the manufacturer, too.

========================================

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:17:07 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Don't suffer the fate of one of our ex-"contributors," who sought to
trailer 1,800 miles (each way) to the water and accomplished little
more than smoking the trailer bearings and axles. This was with a
trailer tailored to the boat by the manufacturer, too.

========================================

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?


Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:14 -0400, HK wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:17:07 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Don't suffer the fate of one of our ex-"contributors," who sought to
trailer 1,800 miles (each way) to the water and accomplished little
more than smoking the trailer bearings and axles. This was with a
trailer tailored to the boat by the manufacturer, too.

========================================

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?


Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?

Harry, Wayne so far outclasses your 'example' that only one or two here
think you're worthwhile anymore. Eventually they'll get the message also.

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:14 -0400, HK wrote:

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?


Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?

Harry, you just don't get it do you?

I've decided to follow *your* example.

Sometimes it seems foolish and childish but it's important that we can
carry on the tradition in case you ever decide to retire or get your
act together.

Tomorrow I'm going to look at some lobster boats and Parkers.

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:14 -0400, HK wrote:

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?

Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?

Harry, you just don't get it do you?

I've decided to follow *your* example.

Sometimes it seems foolish and childish but it's important that we can
carry on the tradition in case you ever decide to retire or get your
act together.

Tomorrow I'm going to look at some lobster boats and Parkers.


Well, hold out for a decent trade-in on that barge of yours.

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:06:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:14 -0400, HK wrote:

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?

Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?

Harry, you just don't get it do you?

I've decided to follow *your* example.

Sometimes it seems foolish and childish but it's important that we can
carry on the tradition in case you ever decide to retire or get your
act together.

Tomorrow I'm going to look at some lobster boats and Parkers.

Well, hold out for a decent trade-in on that barge of yours.

http://barges.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=46637

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:06:54 -0400, HK wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:14 -0400, HK wrote:

But the manufacturer was (dare I say the word) Baaaaaaleaner, was it
not?
Leading by example again, eh, Wayne?
Harry, you just don't get it do you?

I've decided to follow *your* example.

Sometimes it seems foolish and childish but it's important that we can
carry on the tradition in case you ever decide to retire or get your
act together.

Tomorrow I'm going to look at some lobster boats and Parkers.
Well, hold out for a decent trade-in on that barge of yours.

http://barges.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=46637


Nice looking barge, that is.

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:28:52 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

http://barges.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=46637

The river bank in Paris is almost wall to wall with boats just about
like that. Not a bad place to hang out either.