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frankielegal posted 03-14-2010 12:59 PM ET (US)
can anyone tell me the type of trailer I need to tow my Starcraft 1915OB year 2008. Length of boat without engine is 19', beam is 102".Weight is 2250 Lbs, without engine. Engine is a Mercury 115HP outboard.
Thanks Frank
jimh posted 03-14-2010 01:11 PM ET (US)
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/
jimh posted 03-14-2010 02:56 PM ET (US)
If I were shopping for a trailer for your boat, I'd get:
--float on trailer
--tandem axle trailer
--radial tires, Goodyear Marathon, plus spare
--aluminum wheels
--electric winch
--LED DOT approved lights
--guide posts
--brakes on all four wheels
--Kodiak disc brakes
--hydraulic brakes
--electric over hydraulic brake actuator
--in-cab brake controller
It'll probably cost more than the boat.
dino54904 posted 03-16-2010 10:53 AM ET (US)
Hi Jim,
I'm interested in your suggestion for a tandem axle on a trailer. My trailer is currently a tandem axle and I find it very hard to back into tight quarters and near immposible to muscle it by hand at an angle. With the tandem axle is does not turn very sharply. Other than redundancy with multiple tires on each side I don't see the benefit as long as the trailer is rated for the appropriate weight carrying ability. Is there something I'm missing? I'm considering buying a new aluminum trailer and am leaning toward a single axle for my 1973 19' Outrage.
Dino

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Author	Topic: boat trailer
frankielegal	posted 03-14-2010 12:59 PM ET (US) can anyone tell me the type of trailer I need to tow my Starcraft 1915OB year 2008. Length of boat without engine is 19', beam is 102".Weight is 2250 Lbs, without engine. Engine is a Mercury 115HP outboard. Thanks Frank
jimh	posted 03-14-2010 01:11 PM ET (US) http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/
jimh	posted 03-14-2010 02:56 PM ET (US) If I were shopping for a trailer for your boat, I'd get: --float on trailer --tandem axle trailer --radial tires, Goodyear Marathon, plus spare --aluminum wheels --electric winch --LED DOT approved lights --guide posts --brakes on all four wheels --Kodiak disc brakes --hydraulic brakes --electric over hydraulic brake actuator --in-cab brake controller It'll probably cost more than the boat.
dino54904	posted 03-16-2010 10:53 AM ET (US) Hi Jim, I'm interested in your suggestion for a tandem axle on a trailer. My trailer is currently a tandem axle and I find it very hard to back into tight quarters and near immposible to muscle it by hand at an angle. With the tandem axle is does not turn very sharply. Other than redundancy with multiple tires on each side I don't see the benefit as long as the trailer is rated for the appropriate weight carrying ability. Is there something I'm missing? I'm considering buying a new aluminum trailer and am leaning toward a single axle for my 1973 19' Outrage. Dino