Larry Pletcher
Syracuse, Indiana
Boat Name: Pensive
Model/Year: C22, 1984
Hull No. 2018
Hailing Port: Lake Wawasee |
 04/11/2007 8:01 PM Pacific Time
I have an older C22 and trailer that have never seemed to fit each other. The boat fits the trailer OK, but the tongue is too light. I have tried to get the boat farther forward on the trailer but can't move it any farther. I think I could jack up the trailer and move the axle back to get more tongue weight. Has anybody tried this? My first thought would be to move the axle back maybe 6 inches and see how that adjusted tongue weight and the way the trailer handled. I'm open to comments and advise.
Regards,
Larry Pletcher |
David F.
Abilene, TX
Boat Name: Clair de Lune
Model/Year: 1976
Hull No. 6140
Hailing Port: Fort Phantom Lake |
04/12/2007 6:42 AM Pacific Time
Just a thought, but I have seen where people install a mount for their outboard on the winch post. That would add 40-60 lbs or so depending on your motor.
David |
Lynn Buchanan
Nevada City, CA
Boat Name: SAILYNN
Model/Year: SWING 1984
Hull No. 11994
Hailing Port: SCOTTS FLAT LAKE, CA |
04/13/2007 10:34 PM Pacific Time
Moving the axle 3-6 " at a time should do the trick. |
Larry Pletcher
Syracuse, Indiana
Boat Name: Pensive
Model/Year: C22, 1984
Hull No. 2018
Hailing Port: Lake Wawasee |
04/14/2007 3:39 AM Pacific Time
Thanks David and Lynn,
The boat comes out of storage next week. Once the trailer is on concrete I should be able to get the axle moved. Thanks for your suggestions.
Regards,
Larry Pletcher
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