Trailers for Classics

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Jimbo

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I am trying to find a tandem axel trailer for my 1981 Classic and have been told I'm not allowed to sell the farm for it, which means used.
I'd have a hard time putting a brand new trailer under a 1981 boat anyways....
The original single axel that I got with the boat was stolen over the winter.
It was pretty old and tired but I guess there was value in the aluminum.
I really liked the drop axel as it allowed me to get the boat inside my garage which has an 8' 10" door..
Everything I look at now will have the boat sitting at least level with, if not above, the fenders.
I do need to go to the tandem axel as when I put the new 115 4 stroke on it was enough weight to make it get squirrely when towing faster than 50KMH, even after I moved the winch post as far ahead as I could.
The boat normally stays in the water most of the year so the single axel was doing the job, but it was a slow trip driving anywhere.
I have had to take the boat out of the water recently for some motor work and annual bottom paint and borrowed a buddies Roadrunner set up for a 20' Double Eagle.
It took a lot of blocking and shimming to adjust for a dead flat hull plus it wouldn't fit in my garage!!!.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Tnx, Jimbo
 
I have a King tandem trailer for my 83. the boat fits between the fenders and sits fairly low. it has four bunk boards and I set them as low as possible.two set about 6 inches apart in the middle of the trailer and the other two set outside the strakes on the bottom of the boat. when running on to the trailer the center keel strake fits between the two in the middle and centers the boat real well.
 
Roger;
Thanks for getting back to me, I don't think King is sold up here in Canada.
I'll start watching the Seattle boating section in Craigslist for possible used ones.
Any other sources you might recommend in Washington State?
Tnx, Jimbo
 
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