IS this acceptable???

ondarvr

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I would assume all of the boats pictured would have the motors tilted up while driving, which is normal for any rig.

It must work or you wouldn't see so many Parkers on trailers just like that one.
 

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I admit I'm not a big boat person but I do understand trailers and loads. My opinion is that I think what is throwing everyone into a tizzy is the boat it's self and the large long pod on the end of the transom. I myself cannot see how any trailer could be rigged up to extend and support that pod and engine and still be able to launch or retrieve from that extended trailer w/o the use of a gantry. I kind of picture the old big wood cruisers on wood cradles and flatbed trailers.
 

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Guys, can we all agree to disagree since NO ONE knows one way or the other? All we've only got is the bare minimum of info (via a single pix) to base any and all speculation on.

I don't think Bob posted it as a possible buy or want to buy boat anyway. He's working on some larger tin boats, and considering adding a pod to the back of at least one, IIRC. So he's looking at pod boat setups. Right Bob?

The next pod boat pix posted may be setup similar or different as it's likely to be an entirely different boat w/ an entirely different OB and pod, on an entirely different trailer. Comparing 1 setup to the other, IMO, isn't an accurate comparison unless ALL the variables are the same except for the trailer setup.

For what its worth, there is a pod boat setup trailer on iboats, that uses an ingenious auxiliary support system for his pod. MagnumDeke's build.
 

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the reason for the OP, was only for the trailer set up to the boat hull..I wasn't even thinking about the pod and the cantilevered weight. which is an issue...you will need one tough transom and hull to keep from flexing that motors weight. I had been looking for dual axle trailers, and came across that, (like a said previously I wasn't looking for a boat trailer combo!)...

JB I hadn't thought about trying to support my motors weight on my pod yet!!!.... I would have guessed I have to just build the living day lights out of the transom frame, and support structure... and of course try to use some kind of Transom saver rod.

bob
 

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No worries Bob, pod boat and trailer setup is a good topic for discussion, IMO.

Thanks to all
 

ondarvr

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While there aren't a huge number of aluminum trailers where I'm located, there are thousands of boats of that size with offshore brackets, pods, or whatever you wish to call them in your region. Supporting the bracket is taken into account in the design, it's not an issue. I also work with boat builders that use brackets and they have no problem designing a transom for that purpose.

I'm not that concerned about the reason Bob posted the question, it was the question that was being answered.

After doing a quick search on aluminum trailers I came up with many pics of this style of construction, some even showed the bunks to be aluminum tubing, similar to what the trailer frame would be made from, so strength and support doesn't appear to be an issue. Others used some very large wood beams, these aren't 2X4's. This method of construction actually gives a little more ground clearance than if the frame extended all the way back.

Now for the balance, If the tongue weight is correct, and I have no reason to assume it's not after looking at the number of boats on this type of trailer, then what's the problem? If the balance is correct the motor and axles will be located the same distance apart whether the trailer extends further back or not, it just looks more radical with a short trailer frame.

So far no one has come up with an actual reason why it's a problem, only some speculation based on how they feel it looks.
 

smokeonthewater

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and no one has come up a reason why it's NOT a problem... again only speculation based on how they feel it looks and how they feel a manufacturer would do things.

as stated many times above we can't know the actual construction of the trailer....

I CAN completely agree with you on the leverage of the bracket tho... totally a non issue as long as the boat and bracket are designed correctly
 
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What happened to "agree to disagree". Lets go that route and call it a day.....
 
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