18' CC ready to go + trailer - Total weight?

[jaymoussy]

Total newbie in Cape Cod area, looking at different boats, learning a bunch..

What is the expected total weight of a typical 18 FT CC, ready to go (fuel, sandwiches, no fishing gear) and trailer?

I was thinking 2200 + 600. Far off?

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome to iboats, Jay

I don't think there is a "typical" 18' CC. There are too many variables. Hull construction, material, fuel capacity, number of batteries, power train, T-top or bimini, single/dual axle trailer, PB& J or Double meat stuffed subs, light beer or full bodied - The list goes on. If you can narrow it down some, then we might come close to a real estimate.

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[smokeonthewater]

for a rough number I would say 2000-3600 depending on the boat trailer motor and sandwiches

 

[kjsAZ]

my experience is that older trailers are heavier too. They didn't save as much money in using the thinnest possible steel.... My 17ft trailer weighs ~800#. I have a completely different boat (open bow) 17.5ft and with fuel and some gear (no fishing stuff) I am around 3000#. Dry weight of the boat is spec'd as 1850# just to give you a reference.
As others said knowing what boat (+ year) you have would allow looking it up in NADA as they list the dry weight for many boats. This would give a much better start of the guessing game.

Honestly: go to a scale and get the real weight. Guessing it is a really poor substitute for knowing the weight especially if you want to tow with a smaller vehicle around the weight limit. I tow mine with a 3500# rated Chevy Equinox and wanted to KNOW the weight to make sure it's on the safe side.

 

[BigDfromTN]

Go to NADA guides online. You can look up a particular year make and model. That will give you the dry weight as a starting point.