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    Inconsiderates at the ramp and maybe just stupid people--I guess a rant

    So this weekend I took my boat out to a local lake which is small, but close. It's kind of a crappy set up for the ramp and to be honest, because of the smaller size of the lake, you get a lot of smaller boats and some people that have no clue of etiquette. So to set the stage: The ramp...
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    What is "trailer level"

    Hi All- I have a question about what you look at when you are setting your trailer "level" during towing--regarding hitch height. I have heard of 2 schools of thought. One is trailer tongue level. The other is axles level (measured distance between top of tire and fender--and assumes tandem...
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    New trailer--does this sound right--also a tire size question

    i am pulling a Cobaltl r3 on a custom Eagle tandem trailer with my 08 Sequoia. I have verified on a cat scale that I am at 5880 lbs with boat trailer and gear. My tongue weight is 9.1% or 540 lbs. all of these numbers are within the limits of the tow vehicle, include hitch, axle, and payload...
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    Towing confusion

    Hello- I don't post often, but I do find that there's some great experience and info here. Here's my situation-- Tow Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 5.7l, 381hp, 401 ftlbs torque. 4wd. Heavy Duty Tow package, 122 in wheelbase. Tow rating is 9100lbs "If properly equipped". The integrated hitch is...
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    Thoughts on an express cruiser style of boat

    I was curious what the opinion on express-style cruisers are when it come to light offshore use. I may be relocating to the florida area on the gulf side and was thinking of trading up. I don't fish, so that's not a concern. Its more for running the ICW/bays/etc. I've tried to research and...
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    Thinking of new trailer tires

    I"m looking for an opinion (or 26 knowing the forum) on replacing my trailer tires. 2007 Glastron, tandem axle EZ loader. The tires are Carlisle trail sports and are original. There is no significant tread wear and no sidewall cracking that I can see, but they are 8 years old and are subject...
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    Not sure how I feel about this weight---

    So based on curiosity, I took my boat and truck to the scale today. The boat is a 2007 Glastron gxl 205 on a tandem axle EZ Loader w/ surge brakes. The tow vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Sequoia with the 5.7 4x4 and the tow package. The truck is rated to tow 9100lbs (not that I ever would). It...
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    EZ Loader Tandem Trailer problems loading

    Hi-- First, thanks for all the knowledge on this site. I'm getting really frustrated with my trailer. I have a 2007 Glastron GXL 205 with an EZ Loader Tandem bunk trailer. It is supposed to be self centering, but it rarely does. The problem I run into is usually of 1 of 3 issues. 1. The...
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