trailer size?

C YENSEN · #1 09-12-2005, 03:33 PM

i am buying a 84 V20 I/O without a trailer. i found a trailer (91 venture single axle no brakes rated at 3000lbs. just wondering if this would be sufficient. i know the boat weighs 2,620 empty. any help would be awesome. ???

thanks chris

i can not wait to get her in the water.

Blue_Runner · #2 09-12-2005, 03:51 PM

How much do they want for it? I'm sure others on here will agree that you should try to get a tandem trailer if possible.

Of course, if you are getting the single axle job for a steal and you don't trailer for long distances, go for it man!

Welcome to the board! Let us know how your maiden voyage goes.

Stinky_Hooker · #3 09-12-2005, 03:52 PM

It might do the job, but it sounds like a bare minimum.

depends though really...how far you gonna trailer...you trailer alot or does it stay in the water?

if you keep her in the water or on a lift then it would probably be ok,but if not, I would look for a bigger tandem axle trailer.

C YENSEN · #4 09-12-2005, 03:57 PM

well i will be trailering it but i only live 4 miles (flat ground) to the boat ramp.

thanks for the quick response

C YENSEN · #5 09-12-2005, 04:01 PM

oh yeah, $700 for the trailer with full rollers in excellent condition, roughly only 100 miles on it.

Stinky_Hooker · #6 09-12-2005, 04:34 PM

If you are that close...Id go for it. ;D

C YENSEN · #7 09-12-2005, 04:55 PM

THANKS FOR THE INFO. SO WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT A V20 THAT A ROOKIE NEEDS TO KNOW? THIS IS MY FIRST BOAT.

Blue_Runner · #8 09-12-2005, 04:57 PM

Use the fact that you'd rather have a tandem trailer as a bargaining chip on the single axle. Tell him you really want a tandem, but you need something quick so you'll give him $500 for the single axle trailer ;D

If he says no, then take him up on the $700 and that way, at least you tried to save money.

Stinky_Hooker · #9 09-12-2005, 05:00 PM

I am still restoring my 20, but I own a Wellcraft 18.

I can tell you though that if this is your first boat...you are ruined. You will never be happy again if you sell it.

Kinda like loosing your virginity to the prom queen and then marrying some old hag.. ;D

Y know? ;)

Blue_Runner · #10 09-12-2005, 05:02 PM

Ok rookie, here goes the top 3 things you need to know:

1) Don't forget the PLUG!

2) Don't forget the PLUG!

3) And finally, don't forget the PLUG!

You can forget anything else you want, but don't forget the PLUG! Some V20's have 2 plugs :o (my '72 does).

She'll sink faster than a ____ _____ _____.

Reelapeelin is much better at analogies, so I'll let him fill in those 3 blanks for me ;)

P.S. Don't forget the PLUG!