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Tom_Madison 
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 Topic: Boat position on Trailer - againPosted: May-23-2009 at 1:52am |
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I see that there was a similar discussion earlier, but I have different issue. My tongue weight was around 400 Lbs., and by moving the boat back about 3" I reduced it to maybe 375. This seems to be more than necessary, but my concern is that there is now an overhang of 20". Is that OK, especially with the gas tank so far back?
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p/allen
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Posted: May-23-2009 at 3:43am |
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That shouldnt be any problem . But you do want to keep in mind the weight of the gas while traveling . When I travel a distance I keep my tank as empty as possible .
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81nautique
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Posted: May-23-2009 at 12:12pm |
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Tom, The 18' boat on a number 2 trailer will look just like that. 375 on the tongue is close but maybe still a tick high, just needs to be 10%. Your close enough where I'd say if it tows fine and doesn't wag then leave it alone.
Will you be heading to Green lake this July? |
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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Gary S
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Posted: May-24-2009 at 12:27pm |
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Even a Mustang hangs over on a #2,I do the same as Pat
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p/allen
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Posted: May-24-2009 at 3:50pm |
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Gary , someone took your prop .
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Gary S
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Posted: May-25-2009 at 1:46am |
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Long story Pat.I'll confess at GL. We still on for that front glass? Didn't want to bug you.
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p/allen
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Posted: May-25-2009 at 4:52am |
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Sure I think I will bring it to GL. if that will be ok. I havnt had time to make it over to your area over the winter .
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Gary S
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Posted: May-25-2009 at 12:55pm |
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Spent too much time shoveling and fixxing your sledI'll bet
 . I don't think I'll have the room in the car Pat.We can figure out something when we get to GL,like me just driving over. You arn't that far. Sorry for the thread jack Tom.
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