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Post Hijack, but any thoughts on this trailer, I am thinking of looking at it this afternoon.

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/4745704781.html

Totally right on that double engine failure, see the first trans-Atlantic flight. Long distance tow with double flat chance. By the way; a trailer flat is much better than a rear tire flat on your car. Rear tire blowout on your car and there can be a quick lane change. Just saying, I still prefer single axle for our Macs.

Maybe double the chance of a flat, but much less downside risk if one does occur. I'll take that trade off.

Called Charleston trailers and they were very helpful. Still hoping to find a somewhat cheaper option though (with the Canadian dollar now and shipping from NC its probably going to end up close to $6K Cad which is half the price I bought the boat for ).

I inquired with Load Rite and their aluminum dual axles are around 1200lbs.

I'm sure part of the problem is that when you ask for a dual-axle, you're getting two 3500 lb (or 3kip at least) axles, and a 6000+ lb capacity for a boat that weighs less than half that. I like two axles, but I softened my suspension up to be more suitable to the actual load, and the frame is still minimalist. I haven't increased the capacity of the trailer, at least not by more than 500 lb or so. But a commercial offering with two axles is going to have a heavy (relatively speaking) frame. You're paying for more trailer than you need.

Gez , My boat & trl sit around 5000-5500# one na them days I,m converting my alum mac trl to a tandem

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I finally got through to someone at Magic Axle and their best recommendation was the TCA-2244:

http://www.magictilt.com/aluminum/item/ ... andem-axle

This model has 4 length-wise bunks and they suggested they would probably need to be adjusted for the . Not sure if it would be best to bring the boat to a dealer to have this done, or if its something I could reasonably do myself.

I notice the local dealers around me tend to carry Venture and EZ Loader brands - I still need to get in touch and see if there is an appropriate model there.

...suggested they would probably need to be adjusted for the . Not sure if it would be best to bring the boat to a dealer to have this done, or if its something I could reasonably do myself...

That's an easy DIY in yer yard with boat on trailer