12ft boat on jet ski trailer

[ETHAN5438]

I’m having a hard time finding a trailer for my aluminum v hull and was wondering if I can use a jet ski trailer

 

[flyingscott]

Yes you can

 

[Scott Danforth]

half the jet skis are not only longer than your boat, however significantly heavier than your boat.

worst case, you need to change springs to lighter springs.

 

[JimS123]

My 3-seater is 10' long. Your boat will probably hang out the back a couple feet. The trailer should work fine, as long as the motor isn't too heavy. If you want to be real safe, store the motor on a stand and carry it in the car when you travel. You won't have any transom support.

 

[Fed]

Make sure you have enough weight on the tow ball.

 

[The Force power]

As JimS123 & Fed already pointed out; make sure the combined weight after the axle is(at max) equal or preferable less the the combined weight in front of the axle, to prevent "tail-swing"

 

[ETHAN5438]

As JimS123 & Fed already pointed out; make sure the combined weight after the axle is(at max) equal or preferable less the the combined weight in front of the axle, to prevent "tail-swing"

so if I stored my gas tank and battery upfront with the outboard on back I should be fine?

 

[JimS123]

so if I stored my gas tank and battery upfront with the outboard on back I should be fine?

Not necessarily.

The weight of the motor on an unsupported transom cantilevered out like that could cause a hook in the hull (hull deformation - damage).

Traveling down the highway with a trailer flipping around due to improper weight distribution is another issue. Weigh the entire rig, then check the tongue weight. You need 5-10% of the total on the tongue.

 

[ETHAN5438]

Not necessarily.

The weight of the motor on an unsupported transom cantilevered out like that could cause a hook in the hull (hull deformation - damage).

Traveling down the highway with a trailer flipping around due to improper weight distribution is another issue. Weigh the entire rig, then check the tongue weight. You need 5-10% of the total on the tongue.

Okay I have another question would I have a problem with a trailer that is overall 17ft 11 in and 5.5 feet between the fenders while my boat is 12ft long and 4.5 ft in width

 

[JimS123]

Okay I have another question would I have a problem with a trailer that is overall 17ft 11 in and 5.5 feet between the fenders while my boat is 12ft long and 4.5 ft in width

That trailer would think it was hauling a baby just learning to be a boat....LOL.

Seriously though, I'm sure the trailer would haul the boat OK, but it probably would bounce around a lot because the springs would be designed for a much heavier load. You could replace the springs and tires.

Also, since you would need to locate the boat far aft, the weight distribution may be off. The practical fix would be to relocate the axle.

The best and most cost effective solution would be to buy a trailer designed for a 12 footer. Harbor Freight or Tractor Supply carry brand new trailers for about $500.