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Salt Life · 11-18-2007, 10:54 AM

Thanks TMS ! I thought there was some kind of equation for this.

I haven't weighed the rig yet. Need tags. But I know where to get it weighed and look forward to that # !

[ isnt this right , if the tounge weight is too heavy when you brake under extreem conditions the force "pushes" DOWN adding additional weight /positive energyto the reciever and too little weight " pushes " UPtaking awaydown force on the rears.

I have placed the rear edge of the runners1 1/2inches inside from the outer edge of the transom. That way 1/2 of the transom is still supported. If I need to move the boat foward I will trim off some of the runners, that is no problem.

I am going to have to estimate how much the trailer weighs. Any guesses ? Single axle galvanized trailer .

On the transducer issue. I wanted it mounted as low as possible for sure. It is 3 1/4 inches from the outside edge of the prop. Indeed if I start having issues I will and can move to further out.

11-18-2007, 10:54 AM	#6
Salt Life Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tallahassee Posts: 156	RE: TRAILER TOUNGE WEIGHT Thanks TMS ! I thought there was some kind of equation for this. I haven't weighed the rig yet. Need tags. But I know where to get it weighed and look forward to that # ! [ isnt this right , if the tounge weight is too heavy when you brake under extreem conditions the force "pushes" DOWN adding additional weight /positive energyto the reciever and too little weight " pushes " UPtaking awaydown force on the rears. I have placed the rear edge of the runners1 1/2inches inside from the outer edge of the transom. That way 1/2 of the transom is still supported. If I need to move the boat foward I will trim off some of the runners, that is no problem. I am going to have to estimate how much the trailer weighs. Any guesses ? Single axle galvanized trailer . On the transducer issue. I wanted it mounted as low as possible for sure. It is 3 1/4 inches from the outside edge of the prop. Indeed if I start having issues I will and can move to further out.