what size trailer?

[Dilligaf]

what weight capacity trailer do you guys have under your 23fters? perferably tsunamis or sceptres but CC will work. what do you reccommend weight capacity wise?

[strick]

My last one was 7500 capaity..I'd go a little over kill on the trailer usually the price difference is not a whole lot.

strick

[Fr. Frank]

Under my 23 Tsunami I had a galvanized Performance 2224T tandem axle with a 6800 lb capacity, 185/75-13" tires, and galvanized surge brakes, and in retrospect I think it was minimal for regular trailering for any distance. I hauled it 1000 miles round trip twice a year to the Florida Keys. I paid only $1700 for the trailer at a local marine surplus yard.

After I had it a only a short while, I found myself wishing I had spent the extra $180 for the 8000 lb version of the same frame with the heavier springs and the 205/75-15" tires, mostly because the 13" wheels and tires were really inadequate and wore quickly.

Moral of the story? Figure what you'll need with your boat at max loading weight, and add 25% to that figure as safety margin.

Under my 20' Seafari I have a 19-21' Magic Trail tandem with 4500 lb capacity, based upon the calculations below.

1800 lb hull + 300 lbs fuel + 400 lbs gear + 250 lbs in live well = 2750 lbs x 1.25 = 3437.5 lbs + 900 lbs trailer weight = 4337.5 lbs max gross vehicle weight = 4500 lb capacity trailer to purchase

[cSickNick]

Under my 20' Seafari I have a 19-21' Magic Trail tandem with 4500 lb capacity, based upon the calculations below.

1800 lb hull + 300 lbs fuel + 400 lbs gear + 250 lbs in live well = 2750 lbs x 1.25 = 3437.5 lbs + 900 lbs trailer weight = 4337.5 lbs max gross vehicle weight = 4500 lb capacity trailer to purchase

Hi Frank,

I am confused on this calculation on figuring carry capacity of adding in the 900lbs of trailer.

I thought carry capacity rating of a trailer is minus the trailer weight?

Unless that was your motor weight? Which appears to be missing or feather light

- Nick

[MasterBaiter]

I have a 7000# under my 23 inboard and I think 14 inch tires with surge brakes and all seems well.

[rockdoc]

Trailer capacity doesn't include the trailer weight. Vehicle trailer capacity (or towing capacity) includes boat, motor, fuel, trailer, equipment, ice, beer, 1000 lb. Tuna , etc. (everything behind the hitch)

Steve

[DonV]

Strick is right.....the cost of going the extra size up is nothing in the long run, especially going with disc brakes on all four wheels!!!!! I've seen boats upside down on the side of the road because they could not stop properly...not pretty!

[Dilligaf]

5900Lb would be too small you think for a 23 sceptre? only be towing a total of 15 miles one way tops.

[htillman]

You are at the limit of the trailer. Does the trailer physically fit the boat. What type of brakes? It is your risk to go smaller versus moving up in size. With a 23, I would go up a size and at least have disc brakes. The distance you trailer is dependent upon the type of traffic you encounter.

[Dilligaf]

it has disk brakes,dual axle,torsion. bunk its a loadmaster trailer. dealer says it be fine but wondering what you guys think?