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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2660 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:43 am Post subject: |
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I’m on Yellowstone Lake now, so don’t have precise records, but do know I’ve towed our CD22 approximately 40,000 miles with a single axle EZ loader trailer & another 40,000 miles on a duel axel EZ loader trailer without ever having a bearing problem on either. With the single, I needed to be much more weight conscious. I do prefer the duel, due mainly to lack of weight concerns & a easier ride on the boat. When purchasing the twin axel in 2007 my requirements were torsion bar suspension, electric over hydraulic brakes, bunk boat supports & upgrade in tires.
Due to our making many long distance tows, I carry two spare tires & one spare complete hub with bearings, but in 80,000 have only had one flat & as I previously said no bearing failure.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Not mentioned is the importance of “good tires”. Recently GoodYear has again started production in the USA, with the “Endurance” brand trailer tire.. Replace every 5 years. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I agree, tires and their maintenance are important also. I've been running Carlisles and quite happy with them. Load Range C on the tandem axle. I've debated going to a higher load rating, but as I said, I've been very happy with my current tires. And I do put a lot of mileage on the trailer! I haven't had as good of luck with the Goodyear Marathons, but will have to check out the Endurance next time I replace the trailer tires. Colby |
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:11 am Post subject: |
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DavidM wrote: | So a CD 22 weighs 4,000 lbs loaded. There is no single axle boat trailer in this world that will carry that much weight safely.
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Our 22C came with a single axle trailer that is rated to haul a 3700 lb boat. The boat and trailer weigh close to that. If I was buying new I'd buy a tandem trailer. |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:03 am Post subject: trailers |
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We had a single axcle trailer that had 16 in tires and was rated for 4200lb It was used by Bayliner for their 21 ft bowriders that I picked up because the new owner did not want the trailer .It was Great it towed my cd 22 weight on trailer was 3700 lb . The galvanized trailer weighed 900lb so boat with a Suzuki 90 and 2 batteries was 2800 lb this was not its cruising weight this was day trip weight . We used this trailer for a year towing our cc-23 back and forth for maintenance . I finally bought a alum tandem axcle trailer for the cc-23 weight for boat engine and trailer is a little over 5000 lb.The reason for a tandem is long distance towing also easier to fix a flat and also if you do have a problem you can always ride it on 3 wheels to a place you can fix it .
For short hauls and maintenance a single axcle trailer works fine for a 16-22 cd . _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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Swee Pea
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 City/Region: Bath
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Swee Pea
Photos: Swee Pea
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:45 am Post subject: Single vs Dual |
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I will be buying new tires for my single axle trailer and have been doing some research. Came across this video. Interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1iv0sHjU2Q
John
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't buy swamp land from that guy.
Look at the new Goodyear trailer tires. I'm happy with mine. |
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Swee Pea
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 City/Region: Bath
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Swee Pea
Photos: Swee Pea
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:12 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Yeah. I know what you mean. He owns Boar Wheel www.boarwheel.com but has no swamp land for sale. Only tires and wheels that seem to be innovative and high quality. At least his satisfied customers think so.
John
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