I had some complications with a bearing and no lube, leading to a hub replacement, leading to a possible axle replacement (depending on condition of spindle once i can get a shop to knock the bearing race off for me). I have no idea what my boat/trailer weigh though. I have an 18ft 1989 Venture Fish and Ski (fiberglass), and a 77 Johnson 115HP outboard motor. When ordering a new axle, what weight limit should i be choosing? I see them for 2000, 2200, 3500#+, etc. Any info is appreciated!
They had a hub that would work, but it didn't have a rubber seal for the bearings and they don't sell the seals either. I figure i'll just buy the hub from them, order some seals online, and "hopefully" the shop can repair my axle. A new 3500# axle online is $140-ish, before shipping, and with the hub replacement it'll be over $200 total. Then i'd STILL have to take it to the shop to have them weld on the spring brackets in the proper location. Once all is said and done, i''ll have prolly faired better off just buying another used boat trailer and replacing it's bearing as preventative maintenance. I actually wanted to go that route, but wasn't sure how to go about getting my boat off the current trailer and onto a new one while in my yard.