Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
11-04-2006, 06:56 AM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Originally Posted by selpel
Right on Magicfloat,But I wonder how good the trailer is if the builder does not know where to set the axles for correct tonuge weight.
11-04-2006, 03:12 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Straight-edge down transom to rear axle is 4' 10". Same to center axle is 7' 7". This is the setup with extension boxes on an Eagle triple axle trailer.
11-04-2006, 03:27 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Originally Posted by RedDog382
Straight-edge down transom to rear axle is 4' 10". Same to center axle is 7' 7". This is the setup with extension boxes on an Eagle triple axle trailer.
What tire size do you have on your trailer???
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11-04-2006, 03:36 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Originally Posted by t500hps
For anyone that trailers a 382 could you do me a big favor. I am having a new trailer built and need to know the distance from the transom (NOT the notched area) to the center of the rear axle.
Russ C.
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11-04-2006, 04:27 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Russ
If I remember correctly the balance point on a 382 is 109" from the point where the transom and keel would meet if there was no notch in the transom, this is about even with the back of the bolster seats. The balance point should be placed approximately a foot in front of the center axle, this should give you enough tongue weight.
I set mine up on a aluminum trailer myself, I contacted formula to find the balance point and the trailer manufacture to figure where to put the balance point in relationship to the trailer. If you look at RedDog and my boat you will see that the back of the bolster seats are in about the same relationship to the center axle.
If I remember correctly the balance point on a 382 is 109" from the point where the transom and keel would meet if there was no notch in the transom, this is about even with the back of the bolster seats. The balance point should be placed approximately a foot in front of the center axle, this should give you enough tongue weight.
I set mine up on a aluminum trailer myself, I contacted formula to find the balance point and the trailer manufacture to figure where to put the balance point in relationship to the trailer. If you look at RedDog and my boat you will see that the back of the bolster seats are in about the same relationship to the center axle.
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11-04-2006, 04:39 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Thanks for all the info guys.....WAGS....can you confirm that 109 measurement? Yours looks about right for what I'm trying to do. The steel trailers seem to carry more tongue weight than the Aluminum ones.
And although my boat has the notched transom, I'm measuring from the "true" transom for these measurements.
And although my boat has the notched transom, I'm measuring from the "true" transom for these measurements.
Originally Posted by WAGS382
Russ
If I remember correctly the balance point on a 382 is 109" from the point where the transom and keel would meet if there was no notch in the transom, this is about even with the back of the bolster seats. The balance point should be placed approximately a foot in front of the center axle, this should give you enough tongue weight.
I set mine up on a aluminum trailer myself, I contacted formula to find the balance point and the trailer manufacture to figure where to put the balance point in relationship to the trailer. If you look at RedDog and my boat you will see that the back of the bolster seats are in about the same relationship to the center axle.
If I remember correctly the balance point on a 382 is 109" from the point where the transom and keel would meet if there was no notch in the transom, this is about even with the back of the bolster seats. The balance point should be placed approximately a foot in front of the center axle, this should give you enough tongue weight.
I set mine up on a aluminum trailer myself, I contacted formula to find the balance point and the trailer manufacture to figure where to put the balance point in relationship to the trailer. If you look at RedDog and my boat you will see that the back of the bolster seats are in about the same relationship to the center axle.
11-04-2006, 10:56 PM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
every trailer builder i spoke with said 350- 500lb max tongue weight for 353 i purchased, think about it. whats the purpose of a weight distribution hitch to neutralize the tongue weight. remember the old commercial with the 72 Caddy Eldorado when they removed the rear wheels and it still towed the trailer.
11-05-2006, 08:04 AM
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
Russ
I will look in my notes for the measurement.
I don't believe that 500 lbs is enough tongue weight for a boat that heavy.
I did not weigh the tongue, but it pushes my 2500 hd down about 1" and it tows great that way.
Jeff
I will look in my notes for the measurement.
I don't believe that 500 lbs is enough tongue weight for a boat that heavy.
I did not weigh the tongue, but it pushes my 2500 hd down about 1" and it tows great that way.
Jeff
