So I am looking to get another 12ft fiberglass skiff, weighing in at about 220# just the boat. I had the same boat awhile back with the CE Smith multisport trailer, that had a 900# capacity, and it did a great job- BUT the trailer itself was only 11ft long total length. This made my tires get wet at the ramps every time, and with a 4cyl, 5-speed manual Ford Ranger, I really want to avoid that sketchy situation.
My question is, I looked on Continentals site and they have a jon boat trailer (JB127) that is rated at 900# capacity, and is 14ft total length. They also have a jetski trailer that is (WC2E9) 13ft total length, with 900# capacity. The cost difference between the two is almost $275... So I am leaning towards the WC2E9, and perhaps adding a swing tongue and a 1.5ft extra length to it. That extra 2+ ft on total length for me is the difference between getting my tires into the water usually so I really need it. Is this a bad idea? The boat/motor/gear for this boat on trailer is probably less than 450# total. I am looking to get a 15HP 2-stroke (~80lbs), and a cooler + gas would probably only add another 60lbs... Is it bad to have a lightweight boat like this on an extended trailer, would I run into any problems while trailering?
The difference to me seems small between the trailers new (1ft less in length, 2in less in width) to warrant the extra $275, and this is why I am asking here. I already have the extra 2x3 length to extend the trailer as I was going to do it previously, and would only need the swing tongue.
Let me know your thoughts please.
My question is, I looked on Continentals site and they have a jon boat trailer (JB127) that is rated at 900# capacity, and is 14ft total length. They also have a jetski trailer that is (WC2E9) 13ft total length, with 900# capacity. The cost difference between the two is almost $275... So I am leaning towards the WC2E9, and perhaps adding a swing tongue and a 1.5ft extra length to it. That extra 2+ ft on total length for me is the difference between getting my tires into the water usually so I really need it. Is this a bad idea? The boat/motor/gear for this boat on trailer is probably less than 450# total. I am looking to get a 15HP 2-stroke (~80lbs), and a cooler + gas would probably only add another 60lbs... Is it bad to have a lightweight boat like this on an extended trailer, would I run into any problems while trailering?
The difference to me seems small between the trailers new (1ft less in length, 2in less in width) to warrant the extra $275, and this is why I am asking here. I already have the extra 2x3 length to extend the trailer as I was going to do it previously, and would only need the swing tongue.
Let me know your thoughts please.
