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Amplify Please. It looks to me as it’s sitting on an unsupported undersized trailer with negative tongue weight. But?
 
Maybe the owner needs a hook in the hull to get the giant swim platform on plane.
 
I think that was his point. I'd like to be around for entertainment when he backs it into the water.
 
It's designed to solve the problems with hubs and brakes. The boat can be floating before the wheels touch the water.
 
Would be interested in seeing how he goes over speed humps in the roads-or maybe thats just a Florida anomaly?
 
Look at the size of the trailer frame. Definately not made for a 23'boat. Plus, if that boat is gonna live on that trailer, it won't be long before it develops a hook(concave) in the hull.
 
Boat dealers used to be really bad about undersizing the trailer (even sometimes the outboard) to try for a competitor-beating sale price.
 
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Originally posted by j-d

Boat dealers used to be really bad about undersizing the trailer (even sometimes the outboard) to try for a competitor-beating sale price.

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I agree, but no dealer is that stupid to put that boat on that trailer. It's beyond dangerous and the dealer would be liable in the event of any kind of accident.
 
I don't think that was the case here. Looks more like a borrowed trailer situation. Dealers may well be more prudent of late. Also, some outboard rigs are now shipping packaged. Boat/Motor/Trailer right from the boat builder. But I sure remember when it was common to offer a trailer that was just barely adequate. Likely no margin for fuel and gear.
 
Whoever put that boat on the trailer probably had to put 2-3 people in the back of the pick up just to weight down the truck enough so the rear wheels could get some traction. instead of having 100-200 lbs on tongue weight, it probably had a negative weight of 100-200 lbs.
 
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