Tongue weight help!
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Hi, 26’ Profile, brand new alum. I beam trailer. It has zero tongue weight, I can lift it by hand. I could move boat forward but hate to since boat fits great, transom is even with the end of the bunks. Should I move the axles back? If so how much? Even thought of stacking a few flywheels on the trailer tongue to keep it simple! Thanks.
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There is nothing wrong with having the bunks sticking out beyond the back of the boat. Actually, it's preferred as long as it won't interfere with anything.
You will also benefit from adding some forward V-bunks which will make the whole setup stiffer, as well as distribute the weight off JUST the winch stand, and onto the forward half of the trailer.
You will also benefit from adding some forward V-bunks which will make the whole setup stiffer, as well as distribute the weight off JUST the winch stand, and onto the forward half of the trailer.
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There is nothing wrong with having the bunks sticking out beyond the back of the boat. Actually, it's preferred as long as it won't interfere with anything.
You will also benefit from adding some forward V-bunks which will make the whole setup stiffer, as well as distribute the weight off JUST the winch stand, and onto the forward half of the trailer.

You will also benefit from adding some forward V-bunks which will make the whole setup stiffer, as well as distribute the weight off JUST the winch stand, and onto the forward half of the trailer.
In my humble opinion you simply have to get some of the weight onto some front bunks. You'll probably want 500 pounds or so tongue weight to make that decent to pull...
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I'd shorten the front main tongue where it meets the cross bar about 10-12". Then move the jack and bow stop forward and slide entire tongue backward. Maybe move the boat forward a few inches as well.
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What does your boat weigh without the trailer and all your gears and fuel onboard?
What is the distance from the transom to the center line between both axles? If you can lift the trailer tongue up with the boat on the trailer. The center of gravity is between the axles.
What is the distance from the transom to the center line between both axles? If you can lift the trailer tongue up with the boat on the trailer. The center of gravity is between the axles.






