another trailer question?

[suzuki40]

I got this used trailer from a person that had a 14' flat bottom jon on it. My boat is 12' long,so I put the boat on the trailer and left about 2 to 3 inches of the bunks extended past the back of the boat. I then moved the winch crank up two feet to meet the bow. Now everything sits and looks great except I have 55" from the ball coupling to the bow of the boat. is this going to cause a problem, with all the weight at the back of the boat? I hear you should have about 10% of the boat on the ball? It doesnt take much of me pushing down on the back of the boat fully loaded to lift the the tongue? my boat is a jonboat too.

 

[JB]

Re: another trailer question?

Ahoy, Suzi.<br /><br />Most trailers have the axle and springs mounted to a carraige that is then mounted to the frame.<br /><br />The reason is to deal with problems like yours.<br /><br />Find out how your carriage is mounted, loosen it and move it back until you have at least 50, better 75lb on the tongue.<br /><br />good luck.

 

[chris in va]

Re: another trailer question?

Honestly that thing is so light it won't matter about the tongue weight. I had a 14' jonboat on a trailer and I couldn't even tell it was back there driving my Cherokee.<br /><br />Strap it down, and go drive.

 

[suzuki40]

Re: another trailer question?

thanks for the info fellas..<br /><br />Im going to take it down the road for spin to see what happens, I just dont want the thing to come off the ball or something like that?<br /><br />Suzuki40

 

[Ranger354]

Re: another trailer question?

40,<br /><br />Just make sure your ball/hitch combination match and it is tight. It should have some play, but not much. You can also place a lock or just a bolt and nut thru the hole on the hitch so the latch won't come open when you hit a bump.<br /><br />It really doesn't matter how far out the back end your supports are as long as there is enough under the boat to do the job. I guess if they stuck out 2 feet that would look strange but they would protect your engine when backing up!!! <br /><br />As far as the tongue weight. Mount your spare tire up there a leave it at that. You can also purchase a tongue jack and that will add a little wieght and add to the convience of moving your trailer.<br /><br />One of the key things when pulling any trailer is just REMEMBER it is back there and check on it!