[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[Bill Effros]

Phil,

The dual axle trailers have a larger "sweet spot" for trailering.  You 
don't have to horse the boat around as much to find a spot that will put 
200-250 lbs. of weight on the hitch.  Also they are far less prone to 
"kick-up" when released from the hitch, and slam the stern into the 
ground.  Some people feel safer with extra tires on the ground.

However,

They are much more difficult to move around in the yard; will not rotate 
easily in tight spots, cost more, and should the salt water eat up your 
wheels (a notorious problem where I am in Long Island Sound) you've got 
twice as many wheels to replace.

With a large enough tow vehicle, you'll have no problems with a single 
axle, well maintained trailer.  As the tow vehicle becomes smaller, and 
you are more concerned about the ability of the tail to wag the dog, you 
might be better off with a dual axle--but you'd be better off still 
spending the extra money on a properly sized tow vehicle.

Bill Effros

pawyrick at peoplepc.com wrote:

>I will be the proud owner, sometime in the not too distant future, of a recycled 1998. I will be using a trailer anytime I use the boat. I will also take the boat across country sometime within the next three years. The boat will stay on the trailer when not being sailed. The boat will be launched primarily in salt water. Do you have any opinions about a single or double axle for my circumstances? Thanks for any thoughts.
>Phil
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