Raising a low boat trailer?
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Raising a low boat trailer?
My Kenner boat trailer sits too low and I was thinking of flipping the axel. It is on top of the springs right now. I thought about putting it under it. Has anyone tried this? Thanks
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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Bud, I ve had a taller trailer. Leave it alone. You flip that axle and you'll never load your boat again at low tide, especially at Ecky. Thats one of the reasons they build em low, that and to keep the boat from riding so high going down the highway. 

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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Keep it as low as possible...my 0.02. 

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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
+1 on leave it low. Lower center of gravity and easier loading at low tides.
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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
+3, lower is better



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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
I am trying to figure why you think it is to low are you getting hung up on the ramp?
Maybe you could raise the ball and gain some clearence.
Maybe you could raise the ball and gain some clearence.
Yesterday it was taboo today it is normal what the heck will they be doing tomorrow?
Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
What he saidDubble Trubble wrote:+1 on leave it low. Lower center of gravity and easier loading at low tides.
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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
It is so low that I have to be real careful not to hit the ramp with the foot loading and unloading. And I had to dig a foot deep hole in the yard to let it all the way down to get the water to drain out of it, to keep from freezing.What a mess wrote:I am trying to figure why you think it is to low are you getting hung up on the ramp?
Maybe you could raise the ball and gain some clearence.
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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Back it up to a ditch to drain it is the first thought I had. You need to be careful on the ramp what about a taller profile tire?
I know we have trouble getting my C.S. on & off the trailer at times because of how high it is.
You could raise the bunks why not check with the mfg. mine helped when I called him.
I know we have trouble getting my C.S. on & off the trailer at times because of how high it is.
You could raise the bunks why not check with the mfg. mine helped when I called him.
Yesterday it was taboo today it is normal what the heck will they be doing tomorrow?
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Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Bunks are not adjustable on my trailer.
Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Tilt the motor up to back down and pull out of the ramp.
one more for lower is better.
one more for lower is better.
What was I supposed to do today?
Re: Raising a low boat trailer?
Leave the trailer low and get a jack plate. EZPZ.
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