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04-18-2013, 08:29 PM

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04-18-2013, 08:33 PM

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this is really what you need

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04-18-2013, 08:46 PM

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I`m not sure I could fit the boat in the back of that, no road rash thou I guess

04-19-2013, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL

Removed front tires and the weight is 1050lbs at the tongue !

The springs and tires are not liking it thou, those would have to be upgraded.

Not a whole lot of travel left:

and thats a Kevlar boat which is 1000lbs lighter .. ouch

ok gotcha!..well heres another kick in the balls,,if those are cast ARE wheels their weight rating is only 2000 lbs per wheel..

04-19-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL

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

Good idea, and I like your work.

I'd be scared to death though that it would load a bit off center though and do damage to the pickups and/or transom as the boat slid down to center. Can you extend the notch all the way across the board?

04-19-2013, 06:42 PM

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Yeah I realized that after I installed it .. I should have routed it across the entire width.. my second draft will be better.

04-21-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL

Yeah no the current tires would not cut it BUT:

http://www.easternmarine.com/hercule...e-load-range-h

I have used these tires (and other similar brands) in 235/85/16 G load range 14 ply 110psi on my 50' 3/4 car hauler with ZERO problems. Have not had a flat tire in years!

Good luck perfecting your tongue weight issues. You are on the right track with lots of good ideas. I would move the 3 axles back or re-do the bunk notch again to move the boat forward a little more.

If you convert to 2 axles look into the 10,000lb and run some super singles.

Are you weighing the boat with or without fuel?