Re: how much my boat weighs??
I could take a blind guess and say 4000lbs. But, that is a useless number.
Take your boat down to a truckstop with a scale. Fill all fuel tanks on the tow vehicle and boat. It helps to load the boat just as if you were on your way to use it. Don't for get that Cooler full of ice and beverages!
If you don't know how they operate here what to do:
1. Pull onto the scale and push the button on the intercom.
2. The operator will ask "first weigh or re-weigh?" Say "first weigh".
3. They might ask for truck and trailer number. if you want to make up one that is fine. Some people use the last three of their licence plate #. I usualy just tell them I don't have one.
4. They will tell you to pull off, or come in. Either way pull off the scale and park in a spot. Then walk inside to the fuel desk and pay for your scale ticket. This is usualy $6-$10.
5. Disconect your trailer and return to the scale with just your tow vehicle.
6. When they ask "first weigh or re-weigh?" Say Re-weigh. They may ask for a number from your first scale ticket so keep this handy.
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 but it usualy only costs $1-$2 for a re-weigh. Note: some place will charge you full price the second time since it is a different number of vehicles on the scale.
This seams complicated to some people but it really only takes about 5-10 minutes. What you will get are some very important number.
1. The first ticket will be your total GCVW (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight) This is important to make sure you aren't over loading your tow vehicle.
2. The second ticket will give you the GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of your tow vehicle.
3. By subtracting the GVW from the GCVW you will get the true weight of your boat and trailer.
You can take this a step further and weigh the trailer by itself to get the weight of the boat only if so desired.
Good Luck and I hope this helps!
Mike M.
Richmond, VA
