Trailer Length vs Boat Length

[Todd Gerber]

Hello all,

I've got a 15' Starcraft American on the old keel roller/wooden bunk style trailer - with a bad motor. I've got a line on a 18' well used tri-hull boat/motor/trailer package, mainly for the motor.

Is there a rule of thumb regarding boat length vs. trailer length. I think the 18' has a newer style trailer that I'd like to have. Bascially, is it possible to use trailer the 18' is on with my 15' boat?

Thanks,

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length

it depends on how the trailer is built, i have a 14' boat on a trailer that had a 19' boat on it. really depends on if you can mount the winch stand and bow stop.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length

Ayuh,.....

Some Boat Trailers are Extremely Adjustable,..... Other Aren't.....

Pictures would Help....

 

[jtexas]

Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length

tongue weight needs to be 5% to 7% of total - you might have to move the axle to get it where it needs to be. If the bunk spacing works out, it could be a good thing for ya - won't have to back down as far on the ramp.