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ddurand
RO# 5015
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 Posted - Nov 08 2020 : 18:16:23
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I had my 27' boat loaded on a new trailer that I bought at another location. The marina where the boat was located loaded the boat with a TravelLift.
I am pretty sure the boat is loaded about 1 foot aft of where it should be. So the trailer tongue weight will be too low (very bad).
Can I just move the winch stand forward and use the winch to pull the 7400 lb boat forward on the bunks. Seems like a lot of stress on the bow eye.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Nov 08 2020 : 18:32:39
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Probably not if it is just bunks instead of rollers. A partial launch will reduce weight while you move the post and pull it forward. The yard tha loaded it would probably lift it for you while you make adjustments.
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Bruce
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Homeport: Gulf Coast FL
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boatbum
RO# 36
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Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 05:25:50
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Try attaching it to the tow first and get a feel for the tongue weight. I have always felt the transom should be supported by either the rollers or the bunk. If it is not you have work to get done.
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sugilbert
RO# 3854
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Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 10:27:19
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Rule of thumb is 10% of total weight on the hitch ball.
If no ramp available, heat to a moderate hill, head down and slam on the brakes--the boat will hopefully slide that 1 foot needed.
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Homeport: Michigan City/South Bend, IN
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alk
RO# 5508
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Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 10:45:55
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You could also block the boat, to get some weight off the trailer, and then move the trailer back - instead of moving the boat forward. Plenty of YouTube videos on how to do it - but essentially lower the tongue all the way to the ground, and put some blocks under the transom. Raise the tongue, and transom is sitting on the blocks, not the trailer. If you only have to move a foot, it’s not that hard, just gets tricky when you have to get the axles and such past the blocks. But you probably won’t have that problem.
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Homeport: PA
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ddurand
RO# 5015
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Posted - Nov 09 2020 : 10:49:35
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I have a tongue weight scale on order.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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Bob Ware
RO# 513
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Posted - Nov 12 2020 : 09:50:50
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The method alk described is how I take my trailer from under the Grady White when I've need to work on the trailer. To move it a foot or so would be very easy.
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Homeport: League City, Texas
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Cam
RO# 1558
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Posted - Nov 12 2020 : 10:07:57
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quote:
Originally posted by alk
You could also block the boat, to get some weight off the trailer, and then move the trailer back - instead of moving the boat forward. Plenty of YouTube videos on how to do it - but essentially lower the tongue all the way to the ground, and put some blocks under the transom. Raise the tongue, and transom is sitting on the blocks, not the trailer. If you only have to move a foot, it’s not that hard, just gets tricky when you have to get the axles and such past the blocks. But you probably won’t have that problem.
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Padraig
RO# 4792
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Posted - Nov 13 2020 : 09:10:52
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Why not just have the Marina fix it?
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ddurand
RO# 5015
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Posted - Nov 13 2020 : 21:05:27
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I got a tongue weight scale. I need to measure it and if off get the marina to fix it.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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ddurand
RO# 5015
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Posted - Nov 23 2020 : 12:29:10
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So I got a tongue weight scale and measured the tongue weight with the trailer level and it was 400 lbs. The GVW is 9000 about. LoadRite says 7% for a aluminum trailer (630) but normal rule of thumb is 10% (900).
I think I need to move the boat forward by 6 inches. But thats only a guess.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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Good Grief
RO# 13137
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Posted - Nov 24 2020 : 07:34:32
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Boat forward, or axles back. . ..
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Homeport: Viking Boat Yard, Verplank NY
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Nov 24 2020 : 07:54:58
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Do what alk said I dont think it will be hard and try your 6" estimate. Without all the correct weights and dimensions we cant calculate the actual move.
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Bruce
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onthecreek
RO# 11208
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Posted - Nov 24 2020 : 09:27:05
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What are your trailering plans?
A couple inches too far back is nothing if you're not going far. Fix it next time?
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ddurand
RO# 5015
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Posted - Nov 24 2020 : 09:58:03
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The boat is not a 27' long bar of steel that you can calculate exactly how far to move it forward or backward.
When I first used the tongue weight scale I had the boat somewhat level and it was 500 lbs. But I found a shorter block of wood to put the scale on and get it as level as the eye can do and it was 400 lbs. I was surprised it changed by 100 lbs with just a minor correction to getting the boat level.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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pdecat
RO# 842
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Posted - Nov 24 2020 : 11:29:38
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Yes the angle does make a difference so you want the weight at the actual loaded hitch level.
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Bruce
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Homeport: Gulf Coast FL
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Phillbo
RO# 2553
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Posted - Dec 06 2020 : 12:32:16
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With a tandem axle trailer you want it to sit as level as possible to avoid putting too much weight on one of the axles. You want it to be even.
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Homeport: Arizona
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ddurand
RO# 5015
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Posted - Dec 10 2020 : 21:04:59
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Well boat on trailer was hauled from RI to DE by a hauling company without incident. Tongue weight was around 400 lbs. and should be 630 lbs. I was told no swaying but would have been better with more tongue weight.
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Homeport: Hyde Park, NY
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Good Grief
RO# 13137
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Posted - Dec 11 2020 : 07:54:42
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Glad to hear it worked out!
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Homeport: Viking Boat Yard, Verplank NY
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