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Need Help Calculating Weight for new Trailer
Hello All,
Does anyone know the approximate weight of a 1976 V20 with saddle tanks and Johnson 140 outboard? I am looking to buy a new trailer and wondering if I can get away with a single axle trailer (no brakes). In VA I believe the cutoff weight for a trailer needing brakes is 3000 lbs. Thanks in advance, Carl 
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02-14-2015, 11:08 AM
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A single 3500 lb axle should be fine... As for brakes... Just GET them... The cost is low and you may save someone's life.
Btw both of my sisters were born in Newport News. I was 4 when we moved away tho so don't remember.
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02-14-2015, 01:40 PM
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"get away with" is not the smart thing on a trailer. not trying to be a smart a**, but if your planing on keeping the boat and using the boat, i'd go tandem. lot of guys have singles, but tandem much more forgiving.
but , that was not the original question. should be able to go into catalogue section, find a 77 or similar model and add fuel, gear and trailer weight to get a close guess
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02-14-2015, 03:22 PM
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Babydrill you are not far from me! Come to va beach this summer and do some fishing!
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02-14-2015, 06:32 PM
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The boat 1920lbs, the engine about 350lbs, throw in a couple of batteries 100lbs, fuel 320lbs.
You are up to 2690lbs and ain't got the boat loaded with ice, drinks, fishing crap, safety equipment, etc. A 3500lb single axle has done fine for these boats (and what I have) but it is very close to the max. I have every intention to convert mine to a dual axle one day.
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02-14-2015, 09:22 PM
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Yep like they said dont skimp. Its not worth it. My 18 could have really used a tandem, especially so on a 20
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02-14-2015, 10:06 PM
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spend money on a second axle before wasting it on brakes. That second axle will still be there, you'll be lucky if the brakes work more than one season
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02-14-2015, 11:14 PM
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WHOOPS... Forgot you guys are in salt.... Not an issue here.
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02-15-2015, 12:03 PM
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I just switched from tandem to single. I only use it to launch in spring and recover in fall. Its flat land and the ramp is 10 miles away.
If you are staying local, close to a ramp, you'll be fine. If your plan on taking the highway to Smith Mountain Lake, get a tandem with brakes. Weight wise, you're fine with a #3500 class
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