Fall 2009 Gathering Time and Location Options

Ryank · #1 04-23-2009, 08:31 AM

Is there a chance the axle is too far back? Moving it forward 3-6 inches can make a large impact on reducing tongue weight.

eggsuckindog · #2 04-23-2009, 02:16 PM

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Is there a chance the axle is too far back? Moving it forward 3-6 inches can make a large impact on reducing tongue weight.

Maybe just get a different bow stop, honest 6" can make a world of difference just like a see saw. It will tow so much better without too much tongue weight. I wouldn't mess with the bunks yet, just tie it to a tree and move it back and or forward to see where it needs to be and either buy or make a bow stop and then move the bunks if needed.

Blue197320 · #3 04-23-2009, 06:15 PM

ive looked at the axles before. i cant move them forward at all. it was my first option. they are mounted right where the trailer frame bends together towards the front.
egg, i was going to move the bunks back because i know ive gotta move the boat back, i heard that its not good for the transom to not rest on bunks. maybe i can try to learn how to weld on my bow stop/winch stand.

eggsuckindog · #4 04-24-2009, 02:01 AM

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ive looked at the axles before. i cant move them forward at all. it was my first option. they are mounted right where the trailer frame bends together towards the front.
egg, i was going to move the bunks back because i know ive gotta move the boat back, i heard that its not good for the transom to not rest on bunks. maybe i can try to learn how to weld on my bow stop/winch stand.

much easier to buy one or let somebody else weld it [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

my transom hangs over the end of the bunks, don't think its a big deal unless its alot

Ryank · #5 05-19-2009, 09:57 AM

Looks Like it could be Durney!!!! Lets make a date and make this Happen!!!!!!

eggsuckindog · #6 05-19-2009, 01:22 PM

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Looks Like it could be Durney!!!! Lets make a date and make this Happen!!!!!!

Fine with me, but I will checking out Peanut Is. next week and will report back

eggsuckindog · #7 06-02-2009, 12:14 PM

Checked out PI and it was pretty nice, the dock is very nice for overnight dockage. Of course right at LWI inlet but not alot to do around there in the ICW headed south, didn't go north much. On the water fuel is all 93 and very expensive 3.50 to 4 a galloon, a beer and a couple shots of Tequila at Sailfish Marina is kinda an eye popper too

I think for what we kinda do Durney Key may be better with the islands and beaches around it, plus Shadow and the big 'ol fat hound dog could come.
Another nice factor for Durney is the big rental house very close by for folks not camping too