Boat and trailer weigh approximately 3-3500 lbs. I have shifted the post a little farther back and have room to go some more. Still seems like plenty of tongue weight. Trying to 0ptimize the towing characteristics a little.
Has anyone heard of a “formula” for getting the proper tongue weight?? I was figuring about 3-400 lbs for this trailer. But that’s just a SWAG. TIA. Rob
Duh! Google it! Apparently the formula is 9-15% of gross trailer weight. Now all I need is scales!?
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I know this doesn’t tell you exactly what you’re asking for but the visualization of it all certainly can’t hurt.
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A set of bathroom scales should weigh 350 #
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Originally posted by boatpoorA set of bathroom scales should weigh 350 #
My wife’ s will.
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Originally posted by mdaddyquote:
Originally posted by boatpoorA set of bathroom scales should weigh 350 #
My wife’ s will.
I usually judge it by the weight of the tongue when hooking up the trailer. When its’ not hooked to the truck, it should have weight on the jack/wheel, but should be able to be lifted to put on the ball if need be. You don’t want the boat to stand on it’s transom when on the trailer and not hooked up, and don’t want it so heavy you cannot lift it off of the ball if need be.
Bigger boats this changes of course.
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16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
That’s a good judge for a small skiff or something similar. But you shouldn’t be able to lift the tounge up of a 3500 pound boat, unless you’re squating 400+ at the gym.
Proline 201WA
Aloha 24ft pontoon (LooneyToon)
Old Town stern with 7.5 johnson
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Originally posted by TheMechanicThat’s a good judge for a small skiff or something similar. But you shouldn’t be able to lift the tounge up of a 3500 pound boat, unless you’re squating 400+ at the gym.
Proline 201WA
Aloha 24ft pontoon (LooneyToon)
Old Town stern with 7.5 johnson
You’re not?
Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
This is the last time i lifted
Proline 201WA
Aloha 24ft pontoon (LooneyToon)
Old Town stern with 7.5 johnson
Look in the manual for the vehicle you are towing with. It should be in it & will vary be vehicle.
5-10% is normal
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