Trailer question
 

I recently purchased a 2001 20' Seacraft that sits on a single axle trailer with 14" wheels and a 3500 lb axle. I plan on trailering the boat back and forth to the keys. Should I look at buying a tandem trailer or do you think the current trailer is enough.

I have a single axle Loadrite trailer that is fine - I think it is 3000lbs and does not have brakes. No issues pulling my 20' Seafari.

Towed my 20 from Cape Cod to the Keys and back on a single axle trailer for many years with no problems - did have brakes.

You're good, I would buy "D" rated tires though. Plus one of these with same tire, nice to have your spare hub and tire available....just in case.

http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/Tra...les_p_232.html

And cheaper

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Utilit...FarArC&vxp=mtr

Not sure how true this is but, I heard somewhere that your trailer is required to have brakes if you are in the keys?

Quick google search - looks like any axle over 3000#’s in Florida is required to have brakes

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/316.261

Hope this helps

The single axle should be sufficient, depending on what extras you carry. We would usually fill the fuel tank when we were close to our destination and put extra heavy coolers and such in the truck for the trip. As far as brakes, its any trailer over 3000 lbs and technically with a boat, trailer, motor combo of 3000 lbs, you need a tow vehicle of at least 4500 lbs. (40% of 7500 lbs= 3000) to tow without trailer brakes.

Thanks for everyone's input. The weight of the hull 1600 lbs., 150 4 stroke Mercury with rigging 500 lbs., two group 31 batteries 100 lbs, and 70 gals of fuel 500 lbs. come to 2,700 lbs before any equipment. This is why I was concerned that I should look into a tandem trailer.

Well Bushwacker towed his 20' Safari with a single axle all over the State with I think 15" tires. FYI....."D" rated 15" tires are rated at 2540# each. You should be good @ 5000#