[Rhodes22-list] Single vs Double Axle

[pawyrick at peoplepc.com]

Rory,
I picked up my "beautiful" boat from Edenton at the end of March. I got a 
new double axle trailer. The boat stays on the trailer unless I am sailing 
it. In addition, I move the boat around a lot and will be going from 
Jacksonville, FL to Bradenton, FL and then to Lake Allatoona (GA) within the 
month. The boat trailers extremely well on the dual axle setup. However, I 
would not invest the extra money in trailer if you do not intend to be 
trailering alot. I've single-axled smaller power boats all over the country. 
My intuition tells me that the dual axle will hold up better for my 
purposes.  I have no experience to back that up. The single axle may hold up 
just as well. By the time I find out, it will be too late to matter.
Concerning backing, I think the single axle will back slightly easier. In 
tight turns, one of the tires on the double axles will actually scoot, 
instead of roll, for a few inches at a time. That won't happen with a 
single. I have no experience with painted trailers, just galvanized. Even 
they will rust if you don't keep up with maintainance.
Good luck with your boat.
Phil from Jacksonville, FL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rory Orkin" <roryorkin at earthlink.net>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 6:42 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Single vs Double Axle


>
> Am finishing up choices with Stan on recon boat to be delivered shortly.
> Any real difference on axle choice ?? I have trailerd for years and really
> don't have a serious preference though the double axle might be more
> forgiving when backing since the rear wheels would be farther back than 
> the
> single.. What am I missing ?
> What has been the experience with the painted trailers re rust. Not 
> usually
> the best idea in salt environment.. Wont be used more than in and out
> seasonally unless we decide to go on the road with the boat.
>                    Anyone know offhand about Md registration/inspection
> laws re:brakes and weight ??
>                         Thanks,
>                           Rory
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