For small to medium sized trailerable boats, I've always subscribed to the thought that the boat and trailer should never weigh more than the tow vehicle.
i.e. my 23' Scepter weighs: 4400# (with OB power & fuel, etc.)
Aluminum tandem axle trailer weighs 850#
Total towed weight = 5250#
My Chevy 1500 Silverado Crew Cab 2WD Pickup weighs: 5340# (Per truckstop Scale)
So, i'm good.
P.S. Also, trailer brakes that are in good working order are a MUST for towing over 3,500#. I've towed with and w/o trailer brakes and there is a huge difference in the safety, confidence, and comfort w/ the trailer brakes. Brakes on Both axles are preferable, but only on one axle will work, if they are in good operating condition.
P.S.S. Also, when it comes to tow vehicles, "Long and Low" are prefered. Long wheel based pickups (or SUVs) that have a standard and unmodified suspension as on most 2WD setup are the best and most stable towing platforms. DRW (Dually) 2wd 1 ton longbed pickups (Ford. Chevy, Dodge) w/ a Diesel engine are the best tow vehicles I have found. Although lighter than the "Tow Load" they can safely handle up to 12K# with standard trailer or 15K# with 5th wheel trailer (with Trailer brakes)
Last edited by 77SceptreOB; 01-26-2013 at 01:10 PM.
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