Trailer advice needed

[koene4]

Need a trailer for my 2005 Tige i Switch in order to sell it. Will any double axle trailer work if it accommodates the length of the boat? I found one for sale not sure if it will work.


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[Chad Montgomery]

That trailer won't work without major modification. If you try to put your boat on that trailer plan on replacing your prop and prop shaft. You will need an inboard trailer (has cutouts for your drive to go up between the bunks and also has a prop guard. The other option is a high bunk trailer but this is not recommended for distance trailering. I hope this helps.

[koene4]

Thank you! That's very helpful!! Looks like I need to buy new @ $4,000+(CDN)as its hard to find used inboard trailers.


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[boardman74]

Used inboards trailers are almost impossible to find. Along with what chad said you also need one fit to your boat, not just any onboard trailer. Boatmate will have the exact fit trailer for your boat, but I am sure others can make one to. Its likely going to be a custom order wherever you go.

[PaceWithGrace]

Your new trailer doesn't have to be tandem axle, by the way.

[koene4]

Thanks for the advice. I know a place that makes trailers for Tige's so I'll contact them and forget about trying to find a used one.


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[Chad Montgomery]

Tandem axle or single axle can be a debate. There are several things that factor into it, towing distance, towing speed, ease of backing up, position of the boat and weight distribution on the trailer etc... Obviously a single axle is less expensive but sometimes the advantages/disadvantages can out weigh the price.

[Bryan]

Just my 2 cents... I'm on my third boat now since I got lost in this sport 12 years ago and when Im in the market to buy, I wont even look at a boat sitting on a single axle trailer. Some would say I'm just being silly, but it's piece of mind to me. Just last month, while in tow to the launch ramp, I lost the rear tire on each side. Passenger side was shredded and driver rear had knots formed on the sidewall. It's 7 miles from gas station to ramp and they were all four fine at the station. Luckily I was only 100 yards from the ramp and could limp to the water on my two remaining tires. I keep the local tire shop saved in my phone due to my business. They fixed me up while the kids boarded. But if I was on a single axle trailer, we'd have been sitting awhile and the family would have been upset.. None of this matters to you, the seller... But from the buyers side, it could sell faster with a tandem. If you plan to raise the price to cover the cost of the trailer, might as well include a nice trailer...

[bsreid]

Just spotted this trailer online. It's not often you come across a used inboard trailer, but I found one
http://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/fo...ailer-for-sale

[koene4]

I'm in Toronto, Canada so bit of a trek to get that trailer in Orlando. Sounds like might be safer bet to go with tandem axle.


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