TRAILER QUESTION
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Printed Date: November-27-2024 at 1:53am
Topic: TRAILER QUESTION
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Subject: TRAILER QUESTION
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 3:29am
| 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 ? |
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Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 9:36am
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By "overkill" you mean yours is a double axle? If that is the case, then it was not original. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 1:48pm
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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 ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 1:55pm
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 ------------- Livin' the Dream |
74Wind wrote:Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 4:16pm
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. ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 4:59pm
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Different statement Tim. But, I'll give you a tip of the hat because you know your stuff. That said, I've seen seen 80s Ski Nautiques on CC tandem trailers. There were at least 2 or 3 in my neighborhood back in the day. My speculation is that a Ski can sit on the "deep v" trailers but not the other way round. It's my speculation because I suppose it's possible they all modified the trailer to make their SNs fit. I never stopped to ask. It seems unlikely but I guess it could be the case. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 5:50pm
| 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 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 6:04pm
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Bkh, I believe you're right that a Sn would fit on a #4... But the bunks on the v-hull trailers run parallel over most their length, so I would expect a flat bottom boat to sit a little nose low on them. I have seen one or 2 2001's on what appear to be converted tandems, but I suppose it's possible they shipped from the factory that way. A picture of the trailer in question would sure be nice. ------------- |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 6:07pm
| 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 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 6:10pm
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Johnny, post a picture of the trailer. Now I'm curious what you've got. As Tim said, mine is not a Correct Craft Trailer, it is a Ryan. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 6:23pm
| 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 |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-08-2012 at 11:09pm
| just got home and looked at the trailer....sticker plate says manufactured by correct craft inc. orlando fla. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: September-09-2012 at 1:53am
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. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-09-2012 at 3:20am
| so iam assuming i have the correct CORRECT CRAFT trailer under my 82 SKI-NAUTIQUE and it is a bit overkill but it is set up perfect for getting in and out of the boat using the platforms on land rather then using the fenders and it also fits the boat perfectly....when i find out how to get a picture on here ill post one of it.....as i asked from the begining owner choice or dealer option....now we know CORRECT CRAFT dual axle trailers were a owners choice from the dealer as an option back then |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-09-2012 at 1:31pm
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I don't think we have established anything yet. Post a picture! ------------- |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-09-2012 at 3:34pm
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-09-2012 at 3:50pm
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. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: September-10-2012 at 12:24am
Pete, you should save that in a Word document so you can cut and paste it at will...  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-10-2012 at 12:56am
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-10-2012 at 11:41am
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John, The other option is to use a on line photo hosting site like photobucket. I actually find it easy to use especially since I have my accounts profile set to automatically size any picture I load into to it. Once the picture is loaded, it's just a matter of copying the IMG code and pasting it into the thread of your choice. Photobucket also has some pretty decent tools for editing your pictures. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 7:04pm
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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:  http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=12920" rel="nofollow - Here's his profile John, You need to fill us in on why you wanted me to post the picture. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 7:09pm
| thats ok....i was just sending you a pm on it...i sent another picture....can you post it here also.......thanks |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 7:13pm
I got the second picture and it's simply a absolute blank CC trailer ID sticker so it's pretty worthless. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 7:19pm
| so is it the correct correct-craft trailer for the boat even being a dual axle for 82 ? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 8:24pm
John, It sounds and looks like you have an original CC trailer even though the tandems were rare for the smaller hulls. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 8:47pm
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 8:53pm
My guess would be somehting like that as well. Fenders look more modern. Looks like it fits well. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 9:15pm
| THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND KNOWLEDGE ON THIS |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 9:28pm
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John, You stated you have the original title for the trailer correct? What does it say?????? Model #??? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 9:39pm
| pete the pa title has no model number.....ok lets try this....does anybody know the unlaiden weight and gross vechile weight of a single axle correct craft trailer ? |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-23-2012 at 10:58pm
| hello...do you have a picture of a factory tandem correct craft trailer from 1981 ? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-24-2012 at 12:48pm
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The diaries and reference section of this website is your friend! You wont find many detailed trailer specs on something that old, but from the http://correctcraftfan.com/reference/1979_brochure/index.asp?page=13" rel="nofollow - '79 brochure , you'll note that the dry weight of a #3 (single axle, as tandem #3 did not exist) was 570 lbs. GVWR was most likely on the order of 3500 lbs, based on the axle/hubs and wheel/tire size that was common. A few '70's and '80's tandems shown below. 2 different #4-DV's under '87 Barefoot Nautiques:   #5 under a '83 Fish:  #5 under '80 Fish:  ------------- |
Posted By: JOHNNY207125
Date Posted: September-24-2012 at 11:57pm
| THANK YOU TRBenj !!!!......they are some nice looking trailers and boats to go with them....the #6 picture in the brochure sure looks like my trailer FROM WHAT I CAN SEE right on down to the framing and long round fenders.....SO IT DOES EXIST.....A TRUE CORRECT CRAFT DUAL AXLE TRAILER UNDER MY 1982 SKI-NAUTIQUE....i will have to double check on the unlaiden weight on my title it says 2110....gross vechile weight rating of 3500.....i have seen these weights off before though |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 1:08pm
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pics or it didn't happen ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 1:28pm
ADD setting into whole state me included ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 1:39pm
Uhh, I still disagree. What round fendered tandem in the brochure are you referring to? The first time CC used round fenders (tandems included) was 1990, as far as I know. Notice the ones I posted all have square fenders. #4's werent offered as tandems until sometime in the mid 80's- prior to that, only #5's (for the 23-24' boats like the Fish and Cuddy) got them. There were tandems offered for Ski Nautiques starting in 1990- check the last page of the brochure. That '82 trailer you have probably started its life as a CC trailer (the frame looks correct) but I would bet good money that it was originally a single axle that someone converted to a dual. Things that look wrong:  1. Frame member/fender support is inconsistent with the way CC built trailers. Also missing round tubular pieces at 45 degree angle. 2. Carpeted steps were not offered until 1989. Diamond plate bunks were added earlier, but not until the introduction of the delux (which this is not) in '83/84. 3. Round fenders not offered until 1990. 4. Guide posts do not match the style CC used during this (or any) time period. ------------- |