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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-12-2019, 15:35

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Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-10-2019, 00:57

Replies: 20

Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Views: 1,978

Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Yah, wasn't talking about 7000lbs, lots heavier.

My first draft glitched away, just got it back

And I'll just leave it at that.

_____

Depends on the trailer, and brakes type, surge not so...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-10-2019, 00:28

Replies: 20

Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Views: 1,978

Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Surge type brakes need Equalizer type hitch.

WDH with arms, use electric / hydraulic brakes.

Bigger the truck relative to the boat, e.g. 12000lbs 450 vs 250

then less critical.

Also low...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-10-2019, 21:01

Replies: 20

Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Views: 1,978

Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

From above:

Top-notch trailer brakes are the most important component by far.

Get the towball weight right at 10-12%, use a WDH and GO SLOW

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-10-2019, 08:15

Replies: 20

Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Views: 1,978

Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Draft is more important than keel type.

CoG does make some difference,

choose the boat according to your sailing desires

Get experience first.

Your trailer should be designed and built...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-10-2019, 08:09

Replies: 20

Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

Views: 1,978

Posted By john61ct

Re: Questions on pulling a boat trailer and the capacities of an "average" marina

The "full size with a V8" issue depends on boat's full loaded weight, the trailer and road trip terrain.

If over say 7000# over the Rockies, consider a fifth wheel trailer.

For the TV, a...

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