replacing trailer

[reese]

hi there

my old trailer is worse for wear and not worth sand blasting and trying to fix -

i have a 15ft half cab fiber glass boat,

i have found a similar trailer to mine but its duel axel and says suits 17- 19th boat, what possible issue would there be in using this size trailer on a smaller trailer? the rollers and sorts are a similar set up and adjustable.

what should i be looking at to know if this trailer will work for me?

any help would be great thanks

[NaClH2OK9]

Hi. I just discovered this morning my trailer needs replacing too

I had a dual axle trailer on my first boat and found the wheels used to scrub a lot. Especially when tight manoeuvring and reversing. Also twice as many bearings to maintain.

I've got a 17ft and I'll be holding out for a single axle job.

[brickman]

i need a new one as well maybe we could do a deal with one off the supplyers and get all 3 at a good price what do you think cheers gary

[NaClH2OK9]

I'm definitely budgeted to the second hand market.

[Fab1]

hi there

my old trailer is worse for wear and not worth sand blasting and trying to fix -

i have a 15ft half cab fiber glass boat,

i have found a similar trailer to mine but its duel axel and says suits 17- 19th boat, what possible issue would there be in using this size trailer on a smaller trailer? the rollers and sorts are a similar set up and adjustable.

what should i be looking at to know if this trailer will work for me?

any help would be great thanks

I had a 15ft glass boat on a crappy trailer that I replaced with a second hand larger trailer.As far as I know trailers are built to trail various sized boats as they can be adjusted by moving winch posts,axles,skids and rollers cradles.

As some one pointed out you'll double the costs on a dual axle trailer when it becomes time to replace tyres/bearings ,but generally dual axle trailers tow significantly better if "set up" correctly with a safety margin thrown in if the dreaded loss of a wheel/tyre assembly decides to separate from the axle.A dual axle trailer will have less manoeuvrability in tight quarters as well with a possible higher rego cost as it will weigh more and probably require brakes also.

Having said that with the quality of bearings,greases and bearing protectors these days there's simply no excuse for that to happen even on single axle trailers if maintained properly.

What ever trailer you buy make sure those things I mentioned are adjustable and have it set up to suit your boat so its balanced on the trailer with the correct ball weight on the hitch to suit your car.

[reese]

Hi. I just discovered this morning my trailer needs replacing too

I had a dual axle trailer on my first boat and found the wheels used to scrub a lot. Especially when tight manoeuvring and reversing. Also twice as many bearings to maintain.

I've got a 17ft and I'll be holding out for a single axle job.

its funny you say that because i have mine on a single axell and its not the best tow, heavey old boat - i have towed a slightly bigger boat like mine on dual axel and was levely, for me i do alot of km to get to the water so a smoother tow is what im after.

hopefully my 15ft will be ok on a 17ft - 19th trailer, from what i have noticed should only need to adjust rollers and winch post - if so then happy days for me

[reese]

I had a 15ft glass boat on a crappy trailer that I replaced with a second hand larger trailer.As far as I know trailers are built to trail various sized boats as they can be adjusted by moving winch posts,axles,skids and rollers cradles.

As some one pointed out you'll double the costs on a dual axle trailer when it becomes time to replace tyres/bearings ,but generally dual axle trailers tow significantly better if "set up" correctly with a safety margin thrown in if the dreaded loss of a wheel/tyre assembly decides to separate from the axle.A dual axle trailer will have less manoeuvrability in tight quarters as well with a possible higher rego cost as it will weigh more and probably require brakes also.

Having said that with the quality of bearings,greases and bearing protectors these days there's simply no excuse for that to happen even on single axle trailers if maintained properly.

What ever trailer you buy make sure those things I mentioned are adjustable and have it set up to suit your boat so its balanced on the trailer with the correct ball weight on the hitch to suit your car.

thank you -

the bearings and maintaining it is not a problem and worth it for a better safe tow as i have a min of 2 hour drive to the coast for me -

the traile i am looking at purchasing has receipt showing bearings ect been replace 4 weeks ago ect so thats good - basicaly i just have to adjust rollers and winch post to set up the boat in the right position -

[NaClH2OK9]

Reese. If you've got big mileage to do. Sounds like you have a plan

My usual ramp is less than 1k away so horses for courses.

Good luck.

[reese]

1 km away - im only that close if the caravan park is that close hahah

a positive thing is the misses wants to retired on the coast so i am happy about that

[pjbink]

I'd keep looking. There is some margin for different size boats on a trailer but not that much. Also it is quite a bit overkill

having a tandem axle under a 15' boat. It will tow fine with a single axle and will be easier to maintain.

[reese]

i dont mind the over kill for better tow, my only concern is, is the trailer able to be set up so i can use it for my boat and that it sits on the trailer safely, which sounds like it will, but waiting on a final oppinion from my local marine shop as they will assist setting it up

[oz_brett]

your towing down a steep decent having the more stable trailer & brakes would be worth any extra hassle the extra axle creates. people are saying that the tyres scrub out when making sharp turns but as a benefit when reversing strait it wont want to turn as mush as a single, the ride will be much smoother for on the hull preventing cracks when the bull rides on the rollers,

Basicly for every bad point theres a good point. My opinion = as long as the boat will sit on the trailer correctly I think you will be better off.

measure from last roller to winch post making sure your boat fits in there without going past the last roller and have room to move things to adjust the weight.

[fredflathead]

I just bought a trailer for my Caribeen Crest Cutter 18ft it is single axle with 16 rollers ,brakes and a walk away cost $4700.

[brickman]

i'm looking at aluminium trailers for my 5 meter savage and there around $3800.00

[reese]

your towing down a steep decent having the more stable trailer & brakes would be worth any extra hassle the extra axle creates. people are saying that the tyres scrub out when making sharp turns but as a benefit when reversing strait it wont want to turn as mush as a single, the ride will be much smoother for on the hull preventing cracks when the bull rides on the rollers,

Basicly for every bad point theres a good point. My opinion = as long as the boat will sit on the trailer correctly I think you will be better off.

measure from last roller to winch post making sure your boat fits in there without going past the last roller and have room to move things to adjust the weight.

spot on -

the winch post is adjustable so thats a positive and should work with my plan -

thanks for everyones input