TRAILER QUESTION

iam just curious.....i purchased a 82 ski nautique with the orig. trailer i was told (sure looks like it nothing wrong with it)...it fits the boat perfect....but i looked at pictures here on the site (not all) and i have not seen a dual axle trailer with wooden platforms under any of the boats i have seen....even when i was looking at other boats to purchase all single axle....my trailer looks a bit over kill for the boat but iam pleased with it....buyers choice ?.....dealer option ?

I have an 82 with a Tandem, now in CA and purchased originally that way in Washington. The tandems seem to be more common in the west. Is it overkill? yes. But, the only time its ever any problem is when trying to push the boat and trailer around by hand (oh, and when buying tires of course). BKH

bkhallpass wrote: 74Wind wrote: By "overkill" you mean yours is a double axle? If that is the case, then it was not original. That statement is flat wrong. Besides the fact that I own an 82 of which I have the original invoice for a tandem trailer from the dealer, the tandem is listed as an option in the 82 brochure which can be found in the reference section of this site. BKH

Actually BKH, he's right. At least if by "original", it's assumed to mean "original correct craft" trailer. As far as I'm aware, the first year that a tandem SN trailer was offered was 1990. Prior to that, all #3's were single axle. 4's an 5's were offered in tandem versions, but those fit the v-hull boats only (bfn, SW, fish, etc).

There are lots of tandems out west as you noted, but most (like under your 82) are aftermarket. Probably because it was cost prohibitive to ship trailers all the way from FL.

ok i have the title for the TRAILER in my hand....i was told the boat came from N.C. from new and as the title states it did....on the title is says prior title state N.C....date pa titled 11/02 that is when he told me he bought it... make of vehicle it says CORRECT CRAFT....year 1981....and by looking at the title number he was the second owner of this trailer as he told me he was....the trailer is c-channel frame,dual axle with wood platforms under and on the sides of the boat before and after the fenders with the U frame up front that the bow goes in between,no winch and/or no locking assembly for the eye bolt....so the trailer seems to be the corrct year for the boat and as the title states correct craft i believe it seems to be the orig. trailer for the boat at this time

just looked at the brochure for...that is my boat color and all except i dont have the bow rails and my mirror says ski-nautique on it....on the upgrades for 82 #10 says vee-bottom.....nice brochures in that section

first...the bunks are almost as long as the trailer....back it in let the back float (you have to be in the water a bit to let this happen) pull off...come back in drive right up to the U frame get out pull it out of the water and it stays there it just dont move...as for safety i put a trailer chain from frame to eye bolt....remember it has no winch or lock for eye bolt...second....how do you post pictures on here...iam not at the boat at this moment will be there in about 2 hours then ill post one....thanks

bkhallpass wrote: 74Wind wrote: By "overkill" you mean yours is a double axle? If that is the case, then it was not original. That statement is flat wrong. Besides the fact that I own an 82 of which I have the original invoice for a tandem trailer from the dealer, the tandem is listed as an option in the 82 brochure which can be found in the reference section of this site. BKH

By "original" I meant that the factory recommended trailers for the 82SN were both single axle (3 or 3LB). Since your boat came from the factory with the optional tandem I'm sure it must be set up just right.

Both of my trailers are non-original and I've always envied folks with an original "just-right" trailer setup. I'm not a bass boat guy but their sexy factory custom trailers make all the difference. Lotta tournaments at my marina, these guys can get 75 boats out of the water in no time at all like rapid fire..boom..boom..boom..it's just incredible.     














the only good thing about a bass boat is the sexy custom trailer it typically sits on.

I don't think we have established anything yet. Post a picture!

JOHNNY207125 wrote: TRBenj wrote: I don't think we have established anything yet. Post a picture!      i have asked on how to do this and no reply as of yet.....iam still working on it

Posting a picture is very easy especially if you do a on site search for instructions. Since that seems to be a problem here goes: First, use the "post reply" and not the "quick reply" Click the tree icon with the up arrow. The window that pops up will allow you to browse any file in your computer. The picture may need to be resized. 800 x 600 works well.

8122pbrainard wrote: JOHNNY207125 wrote: TRBenj wrote: I don't think we have established anything yet. Post a picture!      i have asked on how to do this and no reply as of yet.....iam still working on it Posting a picture is very easy especially if you do a on site search for instructions. Since that seems to be a problem here goes: First, use the "post reply" and not the "quick reply" Click the tree icon with the up arrow. The window that pops up will allow you to browse any file in your computer. The picture may need to be resized. 800 x 600 works well.

i cant get the picture to 800x600

sorry john,
evidently you wanted me to post the picture in this thread!!

Copied and pasted from the "for sale section":

I received a PM from John asking me to post this picture of his trailer. He did not give me his screen name nor did he tell me what he wants to do with the trailer. I only have to assume it's for sale so, here is the picture:


Here's his profile
John,
You need to fill us in on why you wanted me to post the picture.

JOHNNY207125 wrote: thats ok....i was just sending you a pm on it...i sent another picture....can you post it here also.......thanks

I got the second picture and it's simply a absolute blank CC trailer ID sticker so it's pretty worthless.

JOHNNY207125 wrote: so is it the correct correct-craft trailer for the boat even being a dual axle for 82 ?

John,
It sounds and looks like you have an original CC trailer even though the tandems were rare for the smaller hulls.

TRBenj wrote: Interesting trailer. Sure looks like a cc frame... But nothing about the tandem axle looks anything like a factory tandem. My guess is that a previous owner converted it from a single axle.

My guess would be somehting like that as well. Fenders look more modern. Looks like it fits well.

BKH

John,
You stated you have the original title for the trailer correct? What does it say?????? Model #???