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Title: Trailer
Post by: PHIL on March 04, 2009, 03:39:36 PM

Hey guys. This weekend I'm doing a sea-trial on the boat I'm buying a 2004 Sea Hunt C.C. Triton.
I'm also buying a new trailer for this boat from the marina thats selling the boat. The reason why I'm buying a new trailer is because I'm putting it in the payment. The less money I have to put out the better. Or I would buy a used one. So my question is, the boat weighs 2000 lbs.
The yamaha 150 outboard weighs 400 lbs. correct me if I'm wrong, and I will probably have other weight added on in gear. Load Rite is the trailer and they make one rated for 2700 lbs. that one he says is $1850.00.
The next one up is rated for 3100 lbs. that one is $2150.00. Do you think I can get away with the 2700 lb. one and save $300.00. Even if boat, motor, and gear added up to 2650 lbs. shouldn't I still be safe? There has to be a little room for error if I were to go over 2700 lbs. by 25 or 50 lbs. right? Thanks for your help. 5hrug

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: wb on March 04, 2009, 03:42:19 PM

dont forget gas at 6lb/gal
ice weighs 10lb per 10lb bag
fresh water 8lb/gal
drinks also heavy

you'll never be sorry you went for the heavier trailer

you might be sorry you went for the lighter one....

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: Capt. Joe G on March 04, 2009, 03:42:50 PM

trailer I tow with is 5600lbs rated my boat is 20.5ft if that helps. My theory is rather be over then under!! I'm looking at a 26ft boat and going with at least a 10000lb trailer!

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: PeggyLee on March 04, 2009, 03:48:12 PM

Think about the extra gear you will have on the vessel.Also keep in mind, if someday you trade up the heavier trailer will be ok for that vessel too. Good Luck with it.   

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: Still Running on March 04, 2009, 06:01:32 PM

Go for the heavier trailer! $300.00 is worth it and you will be safer.
Good luck with the new boat!  slt

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on March 04, 2009, 06:15:53 PM

 t^

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: Fishin Dude on March 04, 2009, 07:52:17 PM

Phil, spend the extra $300, the additional weight rating will give you peace of mind, and be better for you in the long run. $300 can't make the payments much higher at all. Good Luck with your purchase.  <'((((><

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 04, 2009, 08:02:35 PM

Definitely purchase the higher rated trailer.
Its a safety issue for you and the vehicles around and behind you. Don't forget the spare tire too. Also Get overrated tie down straps. Home depot sells a 3 pack of 5000lb yellow ratchet straps used on semi trailers for under 30 bucks. Never trailer without tie downs. You will have a clear conscious,

Title: Re: Trailer
Post by: PHIL on March 04, 2009, 08:43:52 PM

Thanx guys. All of your answers make alot of sense. I'm spending the extra 300. grtn