question about my boat trailer combo

[beilwing]

I have a 1995 Sea Ray 195 which is 20' 2" and acording to the owners manual it is 2350 lbs dry with the 3.0. I have the 4.3, so I figure that is another hundred pounds or so. Then by the time you add trailer weight and all the gear I have on the boat, I got to be close to 3200 lbs if not over. My trailer is a single axle with brand new tires that are rated for over 1800 lbs. each. Thats only 400 above what I'm estimating the boat to weigh. Maybe I'm just paranoid but that seems a little close for comfort. Sometimes going over bumps, there is quite a bit of bounce in the tires. Should I consider having someone convert my trailer to a tandem axle. Is that even possible, or would I have to buy a new trailer?

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions you have.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: question about my boat trailer combo

20' SEARAY w 4.3 approx 3150 lbs, per nada boats. with out a picture or knowing the trailer, can't say. but tandem would not be a bad idea.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: question about my boat trailer combo

Did you figure the extra fuel weight? Generally, single axle trailers in that category have 3500 pound axles so it doesn't what size tires and springs are installed. The axle becomes the limiting factor. You really need a tandem trailer. Yes, adding an axle can be done but you would be wise to sell the existing trailer and put the money toward a new/newer tandem. In the grand scheme of things, trailers are not that expensive.