trailer size?

C YENSEN

C YENSEN

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i am buying a 84 V20 I/O without a trailer. i found a trailer (91 venture single axle no brakes rated at 3000lbs. just wondering if this would be sufficient. i know the boat weighs 2,620 empty. any help would be awesome. ???

thanks chris

i can not wait to get her in the water.
 
How much do they want for it? I'm sure others on here will agree that you should try to get a tandem trailer if possible.

Of course, if you are getting the single axle job for a steal and you don't trailer for long distances, go for it man!

Welcome to the board! Let us know how your maiden voyage goes.
 
It might do the job, but it sounds like a bare minimum.

depends though really...how far you gonna trailer...you trailer alot or does it stay in the water?

if you keep her in the water or on a lift then it would probably be ok,but if not, I would look for a bigger tandem axle trailer.
 
well i will be trailering it but i only live 4 miles (flat ground) to the boat ramp.

thanks for the quick response
 
Use the fact that you'd rather have a tandem trailer as a bargaining chip on the single axle. Tell him you really want a tandem, but you need something quick so you'll give him $500 for the single axle trailer ;D

If he says no, then take him up on the $700 and that way, at least you tried to save money.
 
I am still restoring my 20, but I own a Wellcraft 18.

I can tell you though that if this is your first boat...you are ruined. You will never be happy again if you sell it.

Kinda like loosing your virginity to the prom queen and then marrying some old hag.. ;D

Y know? ;)
 
Ok rookie, here goes the top 3 things you need to know:

1) Don't forget the PLUG!

2) Don't forget the PLUG!

3) And finally, don't forget the PLUG!

You can forget anything else you want, but don't forget the PLUG! Some V20's have 2 plugs :o (my '72 does).

She'll sink faster than a ____ _____ _____.

Reelapeelin is much better at analogies, so I'll let him fill in those 3 blanks for me ;)

P.S. Don't forget the PLUG!
 
A COUPLE OF MY FRIENDS HAVE BOATS. I KNOW NOT TO FORGET THE PLUG, BUT THANKS. ANYTHING SPECIFIC I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE V20 COMPARED TO OTHER BOATS?
 
BR...is "grease thru a goose" what you had in mind... ;) ;D...

Your boat's gonna RIDE better than any other 20'er compared to other boats...it's heavy, has a deep V and wide bow flair...plenty of room...which motor did you get?...Franco's got a 225 HP I/O that runs like a BANSHEE!!...You are close on that trailer, but if only a short trip to the ramp, shouldn't be a problem, but I would recommend regular maintenance (good tires,Goodyear Marathons if the budget allows, new bearings and seals and grease regularly...)enjoy your boat, learn it and keep us posted, pics if you can... ;) :)...

Don't get in a hurry comin' to the dock... ;) :P...
 
One axle ought to be ok for a short trip. Just make sure you keep the tires / bearings in good shape. And don't forget to tie it down well. Nothing worse than having your boat scattered all over the highway. Anyone ever add an axle to a trailer? That might be a reasonable way to increase the capacity.
 
just my 2 cents worth - dual axle because a 45 mph tow + 1 nail = a bad day - I have to replace my trailer too - I've decided to bite the bullet and go dual axle w/brakes. I live within 10 miles of at least 10 boat ramps - but I want to tow mine to the keys from time to time.
 
The first time you feel that soft landing hauling a$$ in an easy rolling swell and that sweet bow flare throws the water out 50 ft. on each side is sure to give you that worm and fuzzy feeling inside.
 
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THE INFO AND HELP I WILL PUT SOME PHOTOS UP WHEN I PICK IT UP AND ACTUALLY GET IT IN THE DRIVEWAY.


THANKS
 
I have a new loadrite tandam no brakes, and it is great!! Of coarse I pull with a full size truck and the weight of the truck is greater then the boat.
 
WELL I WILL BE PULLING IT WITH A STRAIGHT SIX 4.OL JEEP WRANGLER, THE BOAT WILL WEIGH AS MUCH OR MORE THAN THE JEEP I FIGURE.
 
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