MH663
Well-Known Member
Okay folks. Really need some "real" life help with this one. My dealer has their opinion but I am looking for help from the old farts so to speak. Yes, that was a joke! That is, opinions from you with multiple years of trailering experience and not necessarily older in age.
He's what I need help with. We have a 2550 GSR w/250 SHO coming in at approx. 3800 lbs. including the motor. If its full of fuel and misc. tubes, skis, etc.... I will probably be in the 4300 lbs. to 4500 lbs. range. A tandem axel comes in with a max load cap of approx. 5400 lbs. with 13" tires. A triple axel is 8500 lbs. with 14" Tires. So here's my problem; We live in Ohio and could be trailering this boat anywhere in the country...as far as AZ or FL. I am more concerned about the 13" tires than the max weight capacity. I would like to buy the brand trailer I decided on but just found out I can't get the tandem axel w/14" tires and wheels. I think the triple axel is overkill but like the 14" tires. I believe the tandem axel is built solid and will hold up just fine with the weight on it. My only issue at this time is tire/wheel sizing.
I prefer to hear opinions based on your more recent experiences. I have experience but I've been out of boating the last 20 yrs. I would like to hear some opinions on the newer trailers if you can. The thought of 13" wheels going on a 2000 mile drive one way just has me wondering. It will have brakes on two axels regardless of which one I get.
Thank you all in advance!
He's what I need help with. We have a 2550 GSR w/250 SHO coming in at approx. 3800 lbs. including the motor. If its full of fuel and misc. tubes, skis, etc.... I will probably be in the 4300 lbs. to 4500 lbs. range. A tandem axel comes in with a max load cap of approx. 5400 lbs. with 13" tires. A triple axel is 8500 lbs. with 14" Tires. So here's my problem; We live in Ohio and could be trailering this boat anywhere in the country...as far as AZ or FL. I am more concerned about the 13" tires than the max weight capacity. I would like to buy the brand trailer I decided on but just found out I can't get the tandem axel w/14" tires and wheels. I think the triple axel is overkill but like the 14" tires. I believe the tandem axel is built solid and will hold up just fine with the weight on it. My only issue at this time is tire/wheel sizing.
I prefer to hear opinions based on your more recent experiences. I have experience but I've been out of boating the last 20 yrs. I would like to hear some opinions on the newer trailers if you can. The thought of 13" wheels going on a 2000 mile drive one way just has me wondering. It will have brakes on two axels regardless of which one I get.
Thank you all in advance!