Extending trailer to back of boat and add axle

[Mark Chamberlain]

I am checking to see if anyone has added the 4ft to the back of a Mac trailer and added a second axel. The boat has no support the last 4 ft or so. I would like to add a honda 90 hp engine in a few years and want to get the back of the boat supported to handle the extra weight.

[TonyHouk]

Mark,
Buy yourself a new Aluminum trailer that is the right lenght for the boat. Even at Champion trailers a new one with daul axles and disk brakes would only be about $3300. Then you would not have to worry about rust hardly at all. Happy sails, Tony

[Chip Hindes]

I've already added the extra axle to my trailer for way, way less than $3300. My trailer is relatively new ('00) use is primarily fresh water and I'm not as concerned about rustout as the salt water sailors.

I don't think extending the existing trailer is a worthwhile exercise, but, as long as you situate your second axle for proper weight distribution and tongue weight, I would not hesitate to run a much heavier engine without extending the trailer.

[Nauti & Nice]

Mark I agree with Chip the second axle is the way to go, unless you don't
mind spending the money. I've attached a pic of the job I did on mine and it came out very well .I Have towed hundreds of miles and one emergency stop and it works great. If your interested I'll send the pic.s I took while adding
the axle... George