Tandem Axle Alum. Trailer

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 11th, 2003, 8:36 pm

Quickload Aluminum Tandem axle trailer for 21' - 24' boat. No brakes, new bunk carpet, two new leaf springs, galv. rims, new stainless hardware. I bought this trailer for my bayboat, but can not adjust it to fit my hull. $750.00

Email me at sws@bdi-ae.com if interested.

Thanks and Good Fishin'
Steve Stinson

Post by **trout fisher** » February 12th, 2003, 8:39 am

What size trailer do you need? Do you need the tandem axles?

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 12th, 2003, 8:54 am

My 2000 Sea Pro came on a single-axle Performance galvanized trailer. After 2 years use, the axle warped and I have flipped it over just to get by.

I was hoping the tandem would work and hold the weight of my rig better.

Post by **trout fisher** » February 12th, 2003, 9:31 am

O.K. I've got the same problem, more or less. Tires bulging out and wearing from the inside. Mine's a 19ft.'er but heavy as he!!. Might try to stick another axle under mine.

Post by **trout fisher** » February 12th, 2003, 9:38 am

Can it be modified to fit my boat? I've seen a few that have been rigged for shorter boats but they didn't look real sporty.

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 12th, 2003, 9:40 am

From my research:

1. Adding another axle to the same trailer is costly and difficult. ( You may as well swap trailers and sell the old one).

2. It is possible to replace the single axle with one that has a larger weight capacity(6500 lb.), but you have to go to six lug rims and larger hubs, so you can't replace just the axle. Again, it may be easier to sell the existing trailer and buy a new one.

The tandem axle trailer I have for sale is for a deep V type hull, and would not fit my particular boat.

Thanks - Steve

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 12th, 2003, 9:48 am

Which boat do you have? Sea Pro recommended that I adjust the bunks on the trailer to avoid the chines on my hull. I can't get the bunks adjusted in or out enough to accomplish missing the chines.

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 12th, 2003, 9:51 am

I would say no, just by looking at the pictures. You are going to have the same problem with your bay boat that I had with mine.

Post by **Blue Dolphin** » February 12th, 2003, 9:59 am

my uncle just bought a new trailer for his 19 foot sea pro he went with two axle trailer.........the boat fits better and is better at driving the boat on to it.......this trailer is a hole lot better than the single axle thats for sure.......

Post by **trout fisher** » February 12th, 2003, 10:39 am

I think I can put another axle under it. I rebuilt the one under it now. Remember the day I met you down at Econfina Steve(NFGFC tourney)? It walked out from under the trailer that day.

I brought it home and rebuilt it, then reattached it down there. Balancing will be the feat to accomplish. Have shop, have welder/cutting torch, will try!

Post by **Steve Stinson** » February 12th, 2003, 10:52 am

T.F. - Let me know if it works. I would like to see the finished product if you go that route.

Blue Dolphin - What brand tandem axle did he buy?

Thanks - Steve

Post by **Blue Dolphin** » February 12th, 2003, 3:58 pm

good luck in putting the axle under your trailer the balancing will be the trick just like you said.......