2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

[dsujen]

I just bought a 2002 carolina skiff 16 dlx. I need to know how much it weighs because I need a new axle for the trailer it came on and it looks a little too small for this boat. I called carolina skiff's headquarters in GA and they told me the boat by itself weighs only 575 lbs. I looked online and I'm getting numbers of 800-900 lbs for just the boat. I don't know who to believe, but I'm pretty sure it's heavier than 575lbs. It has a 25 hp honda tiller on it. I'm not sure if a 2000lb axle will be enough.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

they are notoriously light boats--one of their best features--so why not trust the manufacturer?

 

[NYBo]

Re: 2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

A 2000# capacity axle is plenty for that boat.

 

[dsujen]

Re: 2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

I called a carolina skiff dealer and he looked it up and said it weighs 900 lbs. He said the manufacturer representative must have thought it was the J16 model.

 

[steve49]

Re: 2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

The 2000 lb axle should be fine. I don't think you're gonna have 1100 lb of motor, fishing gear, cooler and other junk in that boat.

 

[dsujen]

Re: 2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

The axle was heavily rusted. I chipped off the loose rust. It still sounds pretty solid. The guy put new hubs, bearings, and wheels and tires but left the rusty axle. The springs and u bolts are rusty but also seem pretty good. I am debating on whether or not to just buy a new galvanized axle or if I am over analizing things. A new axle is only $110.