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Kyle700

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Single axle vs double??
« on: August 01, 2011, 01:49:33 PM »
Trying to find a trailer but not sure about the weight of the boat. I have a 76' Cobra Trihull with a chevy 350/jet. How can I find out the GW of the boat, I dont see anything on the title as far as weight goes. Will most single axle trailers handle an 18ft boat? It has a double now but it's a roach.

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ka0tyk

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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2011, 02:04:48 PM »
my 18' is on a single.  singles suck.  bouncy, and they whip back and forth.  tandems are the way to go. 
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2011, 05:03:22 PM »
Have had a single for 7+ years and I have a heavy 18 cruiser. They are easy to move around when you need to move by hand. Tow straight with no bouncy back and forth.  If I could park it in a better spot might up to a dual for control over a blowout.
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2011, 05:44:55 PM »
Quote from: ka0tyk on August 01, 2011, 02:04:48 PM
my 18' is on a single.  singles suck.  bouncy, and they whip back and forth.  tandems are the way to go.

X2. I have a tandem trailer. Smooth ride and easier to manever and back up.
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2011, 05:50:34 PM »
I ran a single and it did OK. However, after I fixed the sloppy shackes and real shackle bolts it was a very stable and did not whip, bounce or sway. I would go single again it I had too.

Here is the shackle fix.
http://www.socaljetboats.com/trailers/%27hack-and-butch-inc%27-trailer-shackle-fix/
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2011, 07:51:20 PM »
Doubles are a status thing at the weight our boats run. Race boats look cool with two tires per side. Your boat would be fine with a single.  A word of warning if you don't plan on a spare, a tandem while carrying some chain to tie up an axle in case of a blowout is nice insurance.  My Dad and I lost two tires/wheels on his Skipjack towing back from Baja 35 years ago. If it wasn't for the spare and the chain we might still be there.   
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2011, 08:03:47 PM »
there is one huge diff is putting your boat away, with a single the trailer is easier to move around tandum is kind of a pain they dont want to turn. then there is having to buy tires you gotta buy 4 that sucks.
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 10:03:30 AM »
i have a single towing a 18 ft eliminator jet. no swaying or excessive bouncing for me. Dual just looks cooler though. but now that i have read this thread I'm afraid of what can happen in a blow out :o   :'(   :banghead:     :beer:
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2011, 10:08:25 AM »
Quote from: el mojado on November 04, 2011, 10:03:30 AM
i have a single towing a 18 ft eliminator jet. no swaying or excessive bouncing for me. Dual just looks cooler though. but now that i have read this thread I'm afraid of what can happen in a blow out :o   :'(   :banghead:     :beer:

triple axle for an 18'... just cause you can.  heh. 
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2011, 04:30:54 PM »
Quote from: ka0tyk on November 04, 2011, 10:08:25 AM
triple axle for an 18'... just cause you can.  heh.

^^^ has never backed a short triple axle with a crewcab. ::)

Single works fine for my 19', but have tandem on the 21' cruiser (2800lb)
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2011, 09:37:19 PM »
I have a single and I get no bounce or sway even at up to 85 mph on freeway for passing the people on the cell phones going slow.  I had a blow out on the way to lake un Pleasent in aug. and it still had no sway
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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2011, 01:32:07 AM »
Quote from: mash on it on November 04, 2011, 04:30:54 PM
^^^ has never backed a short triple axle with a crewcab. ::)

Single works fine for my 19', but have tandem on the 21' cruiser (2800lb)

i cant even imagine turning with a triple axle trailer... let alone doing anything else with one. 
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Single axle vs double??
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2011, 09:15:38 AM »
One of my buddy's had a triple on this 21' Ultra, said he loved it... I never had to move it or even drive it though, so can't speak from personal experience.


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Re: Single axle vs double??
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2011, 06:11:39 PM »
Quote from: ka0tyk on November 05, 2011, 01:32:07 AM
i cant even imagine turning with a triple axle trailer... let alone doing anything else with one.

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