Trailer size question.

[mushman]

I have an undersized single axle trailer now, I only use it to drop it in and pull it out.Trailer is 100 ft from ramp, so it's not really hitting the road, but it need some work, and if I ever needed to take the boat somewhere I really wouldn't feel secure about doing it.
I have the opportunity to get a tandem axle trailer, the guy says it will fit a boat up to 24'.
Would this be to large?, I'm going to go take a look tomorrow, anything I should look for, or measure to figure if it will be to big?.

[tsubaki]

Usually fitting "up to a 24' boat" means 18 to 21 foot.
I'd tend to believe a tandem and "up to 24' " would be about perfect for a V.

[mushman]

Well now I have another question.The dual axle trailer needs some work,the last set of rollers at the rear is missing,brakes a probably non existent, and the pivot bar is bent.
I see a single axle bunk w brakes and papers for the same price.
Any suggestions?.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by mushman

Well now I have another question.The dual axle trailer needs some work,the last set of rollers at the rear is missing,brakes a probably non existent, and the pivot bar is bent.
I see a single axle bunk w brakes and papers for the same price.
Any suggestions?.

Mush...depends on where you load...some ramps and areas are better suited for rollers and others for bunks...loading regulations vary as some folks here have stated power-loading is prohibited in their area...

W/all that said, if there is not an overriding factor, I'd go w/the single-axle bunk...keep in mind LENGTH isn't the biggest factor in matching a boat to a trailer...WEIGHT most definately is...be sure axle(s) & tires are of sufficient rating to handle a fully loaded V20, PLUS the weight of the trailer...My boat, motor and trailer full of fuel and incidentals weighed 4700 lbs...a 6000 lb rated trailer is about right IMHO for these boats, whether it is a single axle or tandem...

[Destroyer]

My V21 sits on a dual axle trailer. My V20 sits on a single axle trailer that has made the trip from NJ to Fla and back several times without any problems. Both work as they should. What Reelapeelin said about weight load is exactly correct. As long as the load rating is ok you should not have any problems.

However one thing to be careful about is the length. To avoid "cupping" your hull ideally you want the transom of your boat to just touch the last set of rollers or the end of the bunk. Try to avoid hanging off the end by any large amount of distance.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

My V21 sits on a dual axle trailer. My V20 sits on a single axle trailer that has made the trip from NJ to Fla and back several times without any problems. Both work as they should. What Reelapeelin said about weight load is exactly correct. As long as the load rating is ok you should not have any problems.

However one thing to be careful about is the length. To avoid "cupping" your hull ideally you want the transom of your boat to just touch the last set of rollers or the end of the bunk. Try to avoid hanging off the end by any large amount of distance.

And the next consideration is how the weight is distributed...too much on the tail end of the trailer will cause fishtailing that you don't want any part of...too much on the tongue has it's own set of problems...make sure the PIVOT POINT of the trailer puts the proper amount of weight fore & aft...