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Single vs dual axle trailer ??
I may squeeze out only this season with the current dual axle that came with the boat.
I see a LOT of V's riding on single axle trailers. Why ? Is a good single more than adaquate ? Does it " ride " nicely ? Is a dual axle trailer really necessary.........as in is it worth the extra cost and related maintainance ? 
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06-27-2011, 10:10 PM
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When I bought my V it was on a single axle trailer and rode ok. I rebuilt a tandem axle trailer for it during the rebuild and it rides on it now. It seems to ride alittle smoother on the duel axle, plus the weight is distrubited between four tires instead of two. Makes me feel better.
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06-27-2011, 10:34 PM
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depends on how far you have to trailer. i have a 10 mile round trip to ramp, so a single would be ok, but on that 1500 round trip to the keys, i had to have a tandem. i believe most singles are rated around 3500 lbs. i have had 5 flat tires while traveling at interstate speeds and a tandem keeps the pucker factor down.
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06-28-2011, 03:37 AM
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Take a look at my sig pic. I've trailered down to Fla and back 1650 miles each way with no problem. I carry a spare, a jack and two complete sets of bearings. My point is that with the proper precautions a single is fine.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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06-28-2011, 06:34 AM
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When I bought my V it was on a borrowed dual axle bunk trailer while I did some work to the single axle. Now in defense of the dual trailer, it wasnt set up specifically for my boat, but that thing fought me everytime I set in or pulled out and it pulled like I had a 30 footer back there. When I finished with the single axle it just seemed to fit better...boat jumps in the water and hopes back on the trailer. The ramp is only a mile from my house so pulling isnt an issue. I like the way it sits higher on the trailer with the rollers vs bunks also. That being said, if I was towing any great distance I would def opt for a dual axle
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