what size trailer?

rockdoc · #1 03-20-2009, 06:41 PM

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 · #2 03-20-2009, 09:24 PM

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 · #3 03-20-2009, 10:45 PM

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

htillman · #4 03-21-2009, 12:06 AM

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 · #5 03-21-2009, 06:28 PM

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

bridgeman · #6 03-21-2009, 07:43 PM

I towed my 23 900 mi. from Fl to PA has a 6000# tandem continental aluminum, didn't have brakes but I was towing with a F350 powerstroke. Kodiak disc brakes are going on next weekend, even through the VA mountains on 77 it towed easily. The trailers 29' long so I didn't notice any bouncing around like some single axles that I've had with my previous boats. I see a good bit of loadmasters up this way.