[Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer

[pawyrick at peoplepc.com]

Bill,
Thanks for the info. I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, tow rated at 6000lbs. 
It should handle this rig (single or double axle) easily.
Phil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single or double axle trailer


> 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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