CV-23
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- Jun 25, 2010
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- Boat Info
- 1990 270 Sundancer, 2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 Limited
- Engines
- 454 merCruiser w/Bravo 1
My Loadmaster has 6,000lb dual axles and 16" E rated radial tires at 80psi. My 270/290 claims to be 5800lbs dry and my trailer is 2200lbs. I have not weighted the combo yet but I'm sure I'm at 10,000lbs with fuel, water, etc. My trailer was build for my boat model/engine setup. I own both torsion and spring trailers. The torsion trailers seem to ride smoother but do not even the load between axles. Going over speed bumps you can see one tire/axle lift completely off the ground. Is that really an issue? Depends on the use and roads or ramps you use. Over 10,000lbs and a 32+ ft boat, I would go triple because of overall trailer length. My 270 traler is 35ft long! A 40ft trailer and triples would be needed I think. A lot of aluminum trailers have triple axles just to strengthen the frame structure I've been told. Steel does not flex or float but does weight more and rust. I've heard about aluminum trailers floating and owners strapping on weight! I agree 4 tires and brakes are enough to deal with unless I go to a 330. The quality and design of my trailer was a big plus since it came with the boat! Since is was like new, I got to deduct $5500 from the boats cost because the other 1990/91 270's I looked at had no trailer for the same price! I called Loadmaster and priced the identical trailer for the other boats. A real win for me, Mike.
20ft, 7500lb torsion trailer, 15" tires
This trailer is 1100lbs empty, 14" tires, rated 3500lbs
Awesome package....not sure it needed triple (350 small blocks) but a steel trailer (not mine) a friends.
20ft, 7500lb torsion trailer, 15" tires
This trailer is 1100lbs empty, 14" tires, rated 3500lbs
Awesome package....not sure it needed triple (350 small blocks) but a steel trailer (not mine) a friends.
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