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ASHLESS
Joined: 11 Aug 2004
Posts: 4
City/Region: FAIRFIELD
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1983
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: A C DORY
Photos: A C Dory
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 Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject: hull position on trailer |
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I have an '83 22' fisherman. I am not sure that it is on the trailer correctly, the stern [to my way of thinking] is too far to the rear of the trailer rails. is there anyone out there that can advise on this issue? I have had the boat for 13 years, and it has been bugging me since day one...
Thankx , Ash
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Ash, can you take a picture and post it? Without knowing how long the trailer is, or how much of the boat is on the trailer, it's hard to make a determination. If you've got enough tongue weight to make it tow comfortably (~10-15% of the total weight) and enough of the boat on the trailer, it should be fine as long as it's tied down securely at the stern.
Charlie
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Chuck S
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 309
City/Region: Cleveland
State or Province: OH
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Amelia Anne
Photos: Amelia Anne
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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You sure don't want 10% to 15% of the trailer's weight on the tongue, not with a boat trailer with the center of gravity way aft. 5% to 7% is the general rule for boat trailers. Single axle camper needs the 10%-15% to avoid fishtailing.
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5328
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Ash - welcome to the Pub. I like your nickname. Have anything to do with your erstwhile occupation?
I agree with Charlie on letting the tongue weight be the primary guide. Unless of course the axle is too far back underneath and the boat is moved back to compensate.
It seems to me that 6" to 12" overhang is about the norm. You might try loosening the winch strap with the boat hitched up, and seeing how much force it takes to lift the bow on the bunks. If you can pick it up pretty easy, then maybe it is sitting back too far and the axle needs to be moved to get the right tongue weight after shifting the boat forward.
However, if you have been towing the boat successfully for 13 years, it is probably pretty close to good. I know what you mean about things bugging you when they don't look right, though!
A picture or two would help a lot when the folks more knowledgeable than me check in. It has even been made easy for you - your new A C Dory album is all set up.
P.S. I only used that word "erstwhile" to impress Catman, who has been checking in a little more frequently lately. I hope it ain't used improperly.
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