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Trailer tongue length
I found a tandem axel loadrite roller trailer for my 22 ft'r but I think I may need to extend the tongue a foot or so from my rough measurements, what precautions should I take, and has anyone done this with the boat on the trailer ??
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01-06-2017, 02:45 AM
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I would set the boat on the trailer first to be sure of exactly what you need. I would replace the entire 3 X 3 box tube from the coupler to where it ends on the trailer so that it's all one piece instead of something scabbed together.
Try not to use wood.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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01-06-2017, 08:28 AM
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Good one B
If your trying to get the boat further on the trailer, might could slide the winchpost up some. Be aware all of these adjustments change the way the trailer tows and loads. Can go from bad to worse.
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01-07-2017, 06:43 AM
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John, Like Bradford said ....Only use a one piece length of tubing in the original size... 3x3 or 3x4 or whatever the original tube size was. Yes, it's possible to lengthen it by welding, but you'll destroy the galvanized coating at the weld point and invite rusting at what is arguably the most critical point on your trailer. (Don't forget it will rust from the inside out, so you won't see the rust until the tongue buckles and snaps off).
And, Like Phatdaddy said, you might be able to just slide the winchpost forward a bit. Just be aware that you'll change the loading on your tongue as you move the boat closer to the front of the trailer. You may have to adjust the wheel carriage to compensate. Remember (as a rule of tunmb) you want 10% of your boats weight on the trailer tongue for stable towing.
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01-07-2017, 04:28 PM
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I actually meant that I would put in a longer tongue. But I took a ride down to nutley nj this morning, the trailer was really in great condition but I just felt it was a bit small for my boat, it would be great for a 20 or 21 footer, so if any of you Jersey guys are looking for a trailer that's the real good deal, This is a great deal !!..he's asking 650.00 will take 600 .fenders do need repair !
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1988 Grady White Seafarer Yamaha 250 ox66 on a bracket Last edited by wellcraftv20step; 01-07-2017 at 05:19 PM.
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01-20-2017, 06:09 AM
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Remember most V's hang well off the back of the trailer on the bunks (at least both of mine do with stock trailers).
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