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Thank you! JCDo not buy a marginal trailer. Get one that has 10% more capacity than the weight of the loaded boat. Measure your boat as close as possible in a straight line from bow eye to transom. That is the trailer length from the winch post rollers to the back end of your bunks (or take off a couple of inches if it's rollers.) Do not have your transom hanging out behind the bunk or roller more than a couple of inches. The transom requires support. All boat trailers have adjustable winch posts and axles. Forget positioning axles " under the engines". You should adjust the trailer axles forward or back to result in about 10% of the loaded trailer weight resting on the tow hitch. Make sure the axles are square to the trailer, as well. This is all very important for trouble free trailering. If you can't do the adjustments safely yourself, take it to a shop.
They undersize trailers because it's cheap not because it's right.Lazy Thanks again I really appreciate your help. The boat I am looking at is an inboard straight shaft. Other boats of same make look like the axles are at the engine level and stern of the boat hangs behind the trailer about a foot or two. JC
You are welcome! I have a concern with the number of boat trailers on the road either undersized or not set up correctly. This can result in accidents, premature tire wear, towing problems and even hull damage. Dealers are the worst offenders because cheaper trailers bring the package price down. They typically underpower boats for the same reason.Thank you! JC