[Rhodes22-list] Single vs Double Axle

[Slim]

Rory,

My boat came with a single axle which I used for the first couple seasons
and then added a second axle and have never regretted that decision.  I and
others have had problems getting the boat far enough forward on the trailer.
With the single axle, that means not enough tongue weight or even negative
tongue weight which will cause the trailer to fishtail at about 45 mph.  So
we had to remove the motor and the rudder and shift any heavy gear forward
in order to go anywhere. Obviously that's unacceptable so we added the
second axle and the problem is solved and it tracks beautifully down the
road at 65 or even 70 mph.

The down side is that it's nearly impossible to move it around the yard by
hand even without the boat on it.  And as stated before one wheel will scoot
when you're turning sharply forward or backing.

I live in Minnesota and here the law requires breaks on trailers in excess
of 3000 lbs.  I have electric breaks on only one axle, not both.

For single axle loading, IIRC Julie and Dan have said that the rear-most
port should be exactly above the axle for correct tongue weight.

Hope this helps.

Slim

On 5/7/06 5:42 PM, "Rory Orkin" <roryorkin at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> 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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