wat do i need to build a 14 foot boat trailer what size steel and axle
2007-06-01 09:34:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Consider all of these:
1. Weight of boat plus engine plus fuel
2. Salt water or fresh water. Salt water use galvanized steel
3. Electrics for brake lights, turn signals, etc should be removable easily when backing up into water.
4. Use C channel steel. Not box or round pipes. They retain water inside. especially bad if its salt water.
5. Tires are usually 14 inch. For salt water use alloy rims.
6. Tires must have fenders to be road legal
7. Brake system for the trailer. Else your car cannot stop.
8. Axle placement must be slightly back of dead center so the weight slightly rests forwards onto the towing hook. If the weight is far back, the trailer will lift up yor car's rear end and while towing, the trailer will sway left and right. Great for side swiping cars on the road.
2007-06-02 04:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by Iniaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 03:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the weight of the boat but no less than a 750 pound axle with at least a 13 inch wheel. oh and build the tongue longer than you think you need it. makes it easier to launch the boat and turn around/backing up......trust me.....harbor frieght has kits
2007-06-01 09:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-02 14:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋