Boat Trailer

mzonko

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Hey all i am picking up a 25 ft well craft Nova cuddy cabin earyl 80's i believe but i digress my question is it is only about 15 20 mins away from my house by back roads but i have a 21 ft roller trailer that we use for our sea pro i was wondering if i could transport the boat safley that short distance if just a little bit is hanging off the back of the trailer cause i know when you winch it up to the winch a foot or two will go over the area where the whinch is
 

NYGiants

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Re: Boat Trailer

how much would it hang off the back?
and the weight rating is the biggest issue. if you dont overload the trailer it say just strap it down tight and go for it
 

mzonko

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Re: Boat Trailer

Well it is a tandem axel trailer with breaks and i know it has a high rating the boat i am picking up has no motor or out drive
 

NYGiants

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Re: Boat Trailer

now that i think about it tasha is right
4' of overhang is just too much. i do that with my little sunfish but the bunks extend off the trailer a few feet and of course its a small little boat
 

mzonko

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Re: Boat Trailer

I am sorry for the incorrect info the trailer my dad said it is 25 ft trailer
 

mzonko

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Re: Boat Trailer

The trailer length is 25ft but we put a 21 seapro deep vee on it
 

captharv

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Re: Boat Trailer

I would not do it. Using your terminology, you need a 30' trailer.
That Nova 25 is one heavy boat. The ARE built like tanks. Moreover, they have a 24* deadrise, and trailers have to be set up special for them.
I had a 21 Nova offshore, and it weighed about 4200# without fuel. One hulleva offshore boat for rough weather.

I would strongly suggest renting a proper trailer or getting a commercial transport.
 

mzonko

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Re: Boat Trailer

i looked at my trailer load says it can tak 5690 lbs
 
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