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Old 03-12-2013, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
Thanx for the replies... once the weather gets better I`ll hit up a launch and move that sucker forward.
IF you can find a launch that'll work!

My suggestion for more tongue weight would be to relocate the third-row bench seat out there and tell Austin and Kylie that's where they are sitting.
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HA!
I have a real nice launch 5 min from the house at the Casino boat .. just can`t go anywhere cause its the river is shallow. Love the looks from the fisherman thinking I`m launching the boat there though.
Its good for testing and trailer repairs
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DO NOT move the boat forward. Just take the drives and ex boxes off give them to me and bolt my 3As to yours!!!!!!!!!!!! Problem solved and You're welcome in advanced.
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DO NOT move the boat forward. Just take the drives and ex boxes off give them to me and bolt my 3As to yours!!!!!!!!!!!! Problem solved and You're welcome in advanced.
While hes at it, might be a good time to upgrade to Bravos.
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Bravos should be outlawed on anything but some 20' open bow
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Moved the bunks up as far as they`ll go... moved boat up... checked tongue weight.. 480lbs .. good thing I bought that $700 weight distribution hitch
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Moved the bunks up as far as they`ll go... moved boat up... checked tongue weight.. 480lbs .. good thing I bought that $700 weight distribution hitch
you can still use it,,dont know what weight bars you got but it will still keep the sway down,its also designed to keep weight on the front axle so it dont lift if you have to slam on the brakes..
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Compared to others like Mikes... my axles are so far forward, thats gotta be the cause of the tongue weight issue



I notched the bunks to get the boat farther , guess I`ll see how she tows now


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I have to agree Dan.

Im sure we can get that front axle moved from where it is, to behind the current rear axle. But that's a project for next winter. Its almost boating season. Maybe for now you get those john deere ballast weights for the tongue!
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The hangers won`t allow moving just one axle but you`re right next winter I`ll move all the axles back.. Ive done it before and it aint fun.
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