nomrwrk
Seaman
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- Feb 21, 2011
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Re: Actual hull weight of 22' starcraft
My boat sits on a heavy duty, single axle, bolted boxed frame steel trailer from the 1980's. It weighs 1,000 lbs and is carrying 3,300 lbs - 4,300 lbs total weight boat and trailer - very close to elkhunter's boat. I have 15 inch radial tires rated for 2,800 lbs each tire at 80 psi. It also has surge brakes that are from the 1990's. It has seen a lot of saltwater, but I wash down the boat and trailer religiously. It may not look pretty, but it works like a champ.
Thanks for all the responses especially Nomrwrk for the specific hull weight from the brochure. So what I have is hull 1640,honda ob 400,
gas 350,batteries 100, gear etc 250 and a kicker 60. Total weight 2800lbs. I am considering big single axles and tandem trailers. Sounds like a single is doable especially since I usually gas the rig up near the ramp. I know a tandem rides smoother but weighs about 500 lbs more and needs more room to turn. I pull with a fullsize truck and was hoping for a trailer with no brakes. Load under 3000 lbs here in Va brakes not required. Brakes and saltwater no likey.
My boat sits on a heavy duty, single axle, bolted boxed frame steel trailer from the 1980's. It weighs 1,000 lbs and is carrying 3,300 lbs - 4,300 lbs total weight boat and trailer - very close to elkhunter's boat. I have 15 inch radial tires rated for 2,800 lbs each tire at 80 psi. It also has surge brakes that are from the 1990's. It has seen a lot of saltwater, but I wash down the boat and trailer religiously. It may not look pretty, but it works like a champ.