Does this trailer make my boat look big?
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Does this trailer make my boat look big?
I saw this R30 ? , sitting in a parking lot the other day. Besides not having tie down straps on the stern, I thought it looked a little wide for the trailer. What say you?
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
After the last black eye I am not inclined to answer questions of this nature.
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
That would make me pucker going any distance outside a ramp or yard. Might be a shadow, but it looks like the front left tire on the trailer is doing a heavy flex on the turn for sure.
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
10.5 wide boat on a 8ft wide trailer. Looks good to me. Dustin you chicken crap 
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
9.5' beam, but yeah.Big Block Power wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:08 am 10.5 wide boat on a 8ft wide trailer. Looks good to me. Dustin you chicken crap![]()
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
Give er take a ft it's all goodmdadgar wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:31 pm9.5' beam, but yeah.Big Block Power wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:08 am 10.5 wide boat on a 8ft wide trailer. Looks good to me. Dustin you chicken crap![]()
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
I would not use that trailer to tow my R30 around the block. The R30 needs a triple axle trailer that is for a 9.5 wide beam. 10,000 lbs minimum.
That looks like a double axle trailer for a 8 foot beam boat.
That looks like a double axle trailer for a 8 foot beam boat.
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
Any load over 8'6" is considered over width and requires a permit to move. There are a few exceptions, but I'd check with your local DOT before going too far.
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
Look, I'm not one to call out anyone directly, but I will say the fact the the person towing the boat isn't using a RAV4 concerns me a little.
Trailers either roll or they don't, right?
Tongue in cheek here guys...
Trailers either roll or they don't, right?
Tongue in cheek here guys...
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
Correction, that is not an R30. Looks more like a 302. Nice boat
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
The Rav4 is just out of the frame, towing the pickup, obviouslysailor55330 wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:13 am Look, I'm not one to call out anyone directly, but I will say the fact the the person towing the boat isn't using a RAV4 concerns me a little.
Trailers either roll or they don't, right?
Tongue in cheek here guys...
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
I have a triple axle trailer for my 282... magic tilt it's 102" wide and has a 9000 pound load capacity.
Trailer only weights 965 pounds (aluminum)
The tires when making tight turns, do flex a TON.... I upgraded to 15" wheels
https://magictilt.com/aluminum-trailer/ ... -aluminum/
My boat beam is 9' and my dry weight is 7850 pounds. Add oil and fuel and kid gear and I am getting close to weight limit.
I only tow 3 times a year, once to put it in, once to pull it out, and once to any off season maintenance.
I have an annual $40 permit that allows me to two up to 9-6 wide (guide posts) on trailer.
Trailer only weights 965 pounds (aluminum)
The tires when making tight turns, do flex a TON.... I upgraded to 15" wheels
https://magictilt.com/aluminum-trailer/ ... -aluminum/
My boat beam is 9' and my dry weight is 7850 pounds. Add oil and fuel and kid gear and I am getting close to weight limit.
I only tow 3 times a year, once to put it in, once to pull it out, and once to any off season maintenance.
I have an annual $40 permit that allows me to two up to 9-6 wide (guide posts) on trailer.
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Re: Does this trailer make my boat look big?
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