Continental A2144-2200 undersized

[jc55]

I have a 1990 Steiger Craft which weighs at least 4,000 lbs. With fuel, kicker, accessories, etc., I would just round that to 5,000 lbs easy. It's sitting on a 2008 25' 2200 lb capacity Continental trailer........OOOPS. What boat at that length would weigh less than 2200 lbs is beyond me. This boat has traveled all over the south and logged some serious highway miles by previous owners. I just pulled her from South Carolina to Ohio. Getting her licensed and I stumbled on this little fact. What can I do? Larger axles or a whole new trailer? I'd like to travel with the boat at some point and be as safe as possible.

 

[kjsAZ]

most likely the frame and tongue aren't up to the load either. Steel costs money and if they used a 2200# axle they most likely didn't go for a lot more on the rest. However, the load rating is by the weakest component of the trailer. Check what coupler, tires/rims, axle are used. If they used a 2200# coupler that would also be a 2200# trailer even if the axle is a 5t one...... Sometimes it's even limited by the tires, especially on single axle trailers.

 

[Bubbasboat]

I'd seriously consider an all new trailer considering the weight of your boat is over 2 times the trailers rated capacity!

 

[jc55]

Good advice and some good darn reasons to get another trailer. I can't even think of a boat suited for a 25' trailer that weighs less than 2200 lbs and am a little irritated that they'd build one that light. Thanks guys!

 

[jbetzelb]

Something seems odd. 5K worth of boat and a trailer made for 2200 pounds but it successfully trailered all over the south and a good distance to Ohio. Sounds like a really good trailer to survive that much travel at 3K overloaded. My trailer is rated at 3500lbs. I think if I put 5000 on mine the tires would be squashed up against the fenders.

 

[kjsAZ]

reading between the lines of the OP: is this a tandem axle trailer??? Then two 2200lbs axles would be there which changes the picture a bit but still would be very shy for a 5000# load. However, it could explain why it didn't fall apart (yet).

 

[oldjeep]

http://www.continentaltrailers.com/aluminum-a.htm

A2144B is rated for 4400lbs

 

[jbetzelb]

Get the rig weighed. Maybe it is within limit. If not maybe you could consider 3000 pound axles and be in good shape.

 

[jc55]

I've attached a photo. You can actually see how far the boat overhangs the rear of the trailer. The name plate indeed says 2999 GVWR (includes trailer weight) and net 2200. 1100 or so each axle. Guess it's another boat buyer with stars in his eyes at the time lol.

 

[oldjeep]

I've attached a photo. You can actually see how far the boat overhangs the rear of the trailer. The name plate indeed says 2999 GVWR (includes trailer weight) and net 2200. 1100 or so each axle. Guess it's another boat buyer with stars in his eyes at the time lol.

Don't see a picture, but since the trailer specs say it is for a 20-21ft boat, it isn't surprising that it doesn't fit. Can you post the name plate? (And is it actually in lbs or KG)

 

[Starcraft5834]

your sucessfully trailering a 5K boat on a 2200lb trailer? without blowing bearings? somethings not right....buy a lottery ticket!! quick! install a 5K axle.. then your good