Single or dual axle trailer for a 20

[Vezo, Part II]

What's the consensus? Have an opportunity to get a great deal on an '07 Venture single axle, non torsion with brakes. The Master Angler and the Seafari both sitting on duals, and always liked my brothers 18 sitting on a single. What do you think? TIA.

Vezo.

Yes, it has a mounted spare.

[DonV]

Jeeeez Michael you only have to go like 53' to your ramp, how much trailer do you need!!!

[Bushwacker]

What size tires does it have on it and how much load are they rated for at max pressure? If it has 6 lug wheels like mine, it has a 5000# axle, so trailer capacity would probably be about 4000# which is plenty for either boat.

[TomParis]

It's a nice trailer, had a pathfinder on it before and to answer your question it has 15 inch tires.

[Vezo, Part II]

10 ply radials.

[72potter20]

I tow mine all over from tampa to Englewood with a single torsion axle

[caper]

Single axle - better all around for 20.

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

10 ply radials.

Those may be load range E tires, which should be overkill for a 20' SeaCraft.

The load capacity info you want is molded right into the sidewall. On my tires it says:
"LOAD RANGE E, MAX LOAD SINGLE 2830 LBS @ 80 PSI MAX PRESSURE" These are ST 225/75R15 steel belted radials I bought this July; doesn't say how many plies it has.

My spare, 1 of 2 tires previously on trailer and similar to what it came with new, is a bias ply: (Tread: 5 ply nylon, sidewall: 4 ply nylon; 8 ply rating) Label says:
"LOAD RANGE D, MAX LOAD 2540 LBS @ MAX INFLATION PRESSURE 65 PSI"

Original tire load capacity of 5080 lbs is pretty close to axle rating of 5000 lbs (5000 lb axles typically come with 6 lug wheels which mine has); the galvanized steel EZ Loader roller style trailer weighs about 900 lbs, and trailer is rated for a 4000 lb boat.

Based on my tow over to Homosassa from NPB and back for the Scallop gathering, my gas mileage was about 5% better than normal, so I believe the steel belted radials do indeed have a bit less rolling resistance.

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by caper

Single axle - better all around for 20.

I agree with this . . . Single Torsion Axel Roller would be my preference.

[Vezo, Part II]

Originally Posted by DonV

Jeeeez Michael you only have to go like 53' to your ramp, how much trailer do you need!!!

Real funny Don. Honestly, I plan to be all over Florida, bugging anyone who is willing to teach me some new fishing techniques, diving, lobstering, spearfishing, and ultimately do my first Bahamas crossing.

READ: Starting with anyone who may or may not have enjoyed my hospitality last month!!! Haha

Vezo.