New Trailer Question

edeale · #1 06-30-2003, 02:52 PM

Not sure if I asked this yet but here goes:
I want to purchase a new trailer for my 23'. Eventually I want to add a bracket on the back. Do I need to buy a longer trailer to support the extra 3'? In other words do I need to purchase a trailer to fit a 26'?

JohnS · #2 06-30-2003, 03:38 PM

To answer your question simply, no.
The extra 3 feet hanging out the back will do just that, hang. None of the bracket will even touch the trailer so you do not need the longer trailer.

ocuyler · #3 06-30-2003, 08:35 PM

Popeye,

I agree with JohnS, but would like to add that an adjustment will be required to keep the tounge weight appropriate (i.e. if you move the weight back by adding a bracket, youu'll need to move boat forward a few inches or move the axles back a tad.

LiveLine · #4 07-01-2003, 11:03 AM

I have a bracket on my 23, and did not have enough room to move the winch stand forward to get the proper tounge weight on my original trailer. I went to a tailer that could handle a 25', giving me plenty of room for adjustment. It is a lot of weight hanging 30" from the back of the boat.

[ July 01, 2003, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: LiveLine ]

edeale · #5 07-02-2003, 03:45 PM

Appreciate the advice guys. Liveline what type trailer did you purchase and if you don't mind me askin what did you pay for it?

barnacle · #6 07-02-2003, 07:50 PM

Just move the axels to change you toung weight. There is no need for the bigger trailer.