boat trailer bows in the middle....

[Hopingforthebest]

Picked up this boat and it bows in the middle. I thought it was cause the old tires were worn but looks like its the reverse. Its bowed in the middle a little so the inside of the tires gets worn. ??? Should i worry about this or replace the axle? Whats the best price or place to get one?

The trailer is an escort and it tows a 88 bayliner 2.3L

 

[Thalasso]

Re: boat trailer bows in the middle....

Picked up this boat and it bows in the middle. I thought it was cause the old tires were worn but looks like its the reverse. Its bowed in the middle a little so the inside of the tires gets worn. ??? Should i worry about this or replace the axle? Whats the best price or place to get one?

The trailer is an escort and it tows a 88 bayliner 2.3L

What kind of weight is the trailer rated for and how much does the boat and all gear weigh approx?

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: boat trailer bows in the middle....

It can be from many many things, over weight boat for the trailer, bent axle or out of alignment or being pulled with the hitch to high, the trailer frame can be rusted out to name a few. Findng out the boat and trailer weight is the first step in sorting it out.