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Author	Topic:   16-footer Trailer
ocean31	posted 01-07-2012 10:04 PM ET (US)         I found a trailer that was used for a 15-foot Boston Whaler. Do you think a trailer set up for a 15-footer will work for a classic 16-foot? Thanks--jsb
Tohsgib	posted 01-08-2012 12:05 AM ET (US)             Depends if it has 13-inch or 14-inch tires, then probably. If it has 12-inch no dice except for short runs. Trailers with 12-inch wheels are usually small and skimpy for a 13 to 15-foot boat. Putting 1,500-lbs on it is probably not smart.
jimh	posted 01-08-2012 04:59 AM ET (US)             I don't think there is a hard and fast rule on this. It all depends on the trailer.
sbergqui	posted 01-14-2012 09:24 AM ET (US)          Depends on the trailer. Look at the specs. Is it rated for 1600 pounds? If so it will most likely suit your needs.
Chuck Tribolet	posted 01-14-2012 07:54 PM ET (US)             Trailers are speced for gross weight, not net, so you'll need the weight of the boat plus the weight of the trailer plus safety factor. And doesn't a classic 16 weigh a bit more than 1600 pounds with motor and fuel and gear? And is it long enough to support the transom? Chuck

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