Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

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. Mine is 6 1/2 feet but the trailer has had too much tongue weight. The new builder will adjust the axles as I need them but I'm not sure how far to go with them.

I'm working with a tight indoor garage and need to get this trailer as short as I can. Thanks!!!!!

Russ C.

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

The Eagle I have is 5' both my Prestige are 5 1/2'.

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

I had Myco build me a new trailer and it was perfect. Just have them build it and you don't have to worry about any of this. Mine was a 2001 382

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

They make great trailers...a buddy just bought one for a Top Gun.
Since I dunk in salt water and can get an aluminum for 10G's less I'm willing to ask a few questions and get one that is just pretty good instead.

BTW: NICE BOAT! :D

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

where are you trying to set your tongue weight at ? how many lbs ?

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

I thought it should be at 800-900 lbs but the builder said it should be 400-500. Still not convinced it should be that light. I'm not going to have any room to move the boat forward or back once it's done.....unlike someone else I know! :rolleyes: :D

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

400-500# on a 382 you better have a truck like BgChuby :rolleyes: If you have what most of us drive you will be crashing before you get to the ramp. Some use a rule of thumb of 10% of total weight.That is a little high maybe but 800-900 should work.1000# would be OK also. Another thing to consider is hitch height. If it's too low the front tires will wear fast. A good adjustable height hitch can make a world of difference :p

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

From all the cruisers I use to own I have an assortment of various height ball mounts.....Since I'm also shopping for Duallies I'm sticking with the 800-1,000 lbs target.

Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

Right on Magicfloat,But I wonder how good the trailer is if the builder does not know where to set the axles for correct tounge weight.
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Re: Another 382 question (for trailer boats)
 

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.
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