1,500-lbs Capacity Trailer for 16-foot Classic

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bloller posted 10-25-2014 12:22 PM ET (US)
Should I be concerned with using a 1,500-lbs-capacity trailer that has 12-inch wheels and is 6-feet 3-inch in total width to carry a Boston Whaler 16-footer? I realize the boat will have to sit up higher to clear the fenders. I like this trailer because it has four or five keel rollers and is cheaper. The next size up is 2,200-lbs capacity, wider, with 13-inch wheels but more expensive and can only have two keel rollers, which I would have to install
bloller posted 10-25-2014 12:28 PM ET (US)
I should also add that I am running a 90hp E-Tec, six gallon fuel tank, one battery, small leaning post, Engel 65 cooler rarely with ice and mahogany center console. That's about it
frontier posted 10-25-2014 01:07 PM ET (US)
In the 1969 Boston Whaler brochure under 'Trailers' it says "16' load ratings ... 1200-1600 lbs. - avoid either under or over rating".
And it says "Center or keel rollers must take nearly all the weight".
bloller posted 10-25-2014 01:12 PM ET (US)
Unless my hull has a lot of water weight then there is no way I'm over 1500lb
deepwater posted 10-25-2014 04:44 PM ET (US)
Weigh the boat motor and trailer gas battery rope gear ,,launch the boat and weigh the trailer and if ya can get a set of 14" rims and tires
bloller posted 10-30-2014 07:08 AM ET (US)
I went ahead and purchased the trailer and got it set up. It's not as sturdy as my old one but I expected that being that my old one was 2200lb capacity. Should give plenty of cushion though especially with its torsion axle setup.
I was left with 5 feet of trailer toungue from the winch stand to the coupler once I got my boat set up and stable on the trailer. Is that too much? Will it cause any harm?
bloller posted 10-30-2014 07:17 AM ET (US)
I should also add that the boat is pulled forward on the trailer so that the bunks and a keel roller is directly under the transom and I did not detect any trailer sway with the long tongue
Jefecinco posted 10-30-2014 09:40 AM ET (US)
Longer trailer tongues do not cause problems but backing behavior will be different and will need a little getting used to.
I use a two foot hitch extender at ramps with shallow approaches to allow my trailer to be in deeper water for launching and recovery without getting the vehicle tires in the water.
Butch
Phil T posted 10-31-2014 10:05 AM ET (US)
I applaud having a long trailer tongue.
I had to install a replacement tongue on my Montauk's trailer to get the tow vehicle out of the water. I installed a 4' folding extension for my Outrage 17 for the same reason.

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Author	Topic: 1,500-lbs Capacity Trailer for 16-foot Classic
bloller	posted 10-25-2014 12:22 PM ET (US) Should I be concerned with using a 1,500-lbs-capacity trailer that has 12-inch wheels and is 6-feet 3-inch in total width to carry a Boston Whaler 16-footer? I realize the boat will have to sit up higher to clear the fenders. I like this trailer because it has four or five keel rollers and is cheaper. The next size up is 2,200-lbs capacity, wider, with 13-inch wheels but more expensive and can only have two keel rollers, which I would have to install
bloller	posted 10-25-2014 12:28 PM ET (US) I should also add that I am running a 90hp E-Tec, six gallon fuel tank, one battery, small leaning post, Engel 65 cooler rarely with ice and mahogany center console. That's about it
frontier	posted 10-25-2014 01:07 PM ET (US) In the 1969 Boston Whaler brochure under 'Trailers' it says "16' load ratings ... 1200-1600 lbs. - avoid either under or over rating". And it says "Center or keel rollers must take nearly all the weight".
bloller	posted 10-25-2014 01:12 PM ET (US) Unless my hull has a lot of water weight then there is no way I'm over 1500lb
deepwater	posted 10-25-2014 04:44 PM ET (US) Weigh the boat motor and trailer gas battery rope gear ,,launch the boat and weigh the trailer and if ya can get a set of 14" rims and tires
bloller	posted 10-30-2014 07:08 AM ET (US) I went ahead and purchased the trailer and got it set up. It's not as sturdy as my old one but I expected that being that my old one was 2200lb capacity. Should give plenty of cushion though especially with its torsion axle setup. I was left with 5 feet of trailer toungue from the winch stand to the coupler once I got my boat set up and stable on the trailer. Is that too much? Will it cause any harm?
bloller	posted 10-30-2014 07:17 AM ET (US) I should also add that the boat is pulled forward on the trailer so that the bunks and a keel roller is directly under the transom and I did not detect any trailer sway with the long tongue
Jefecinco	posted 10-30-2014 09:40 AM ET (US) Longer trailer tongues do not cause problems but backing behavior will be different and will need a little getting used to. I use a two foot hitch extender at ramps with shallow approaches to allow my trailer to be in deeper water for launching and recovery without getting the vehicle tires in the water. Butch
Phil T	posted 10-31-2014 10:05 AM ET (US) I applaud having a long trailer tongue. I had to install a replacement tongue on my Montauk's trailer to get the tow vehicle out of the water. I installed a 4' folding extension for my Outrage 17 for the same reason.