Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

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Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#1 Post by urbnsr » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:10 pm

I'm thinking (again) about getting a trailer for our Pontoon. Is it as simple as getting a trailer the same length as the pontoon or should the trailer be a couple feet longer for some kind of ramp-loading cushion level?

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Paul

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Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#2 Post by ROLAND » Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:51 pm

Hi Paul... don't know if this will help, but here's a few links to some info I got from a google search. hope these help...

http://www.hoosiertrailer.com/pdf/Selec ... n_Boat.pdf

http://betterboat.com/pontoon/pontoon-boat-trailer/

http://www.pontoontrailers101.com/fitti ... o-boat.htm
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Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#3 Post by urbnsr » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:24 pm

Hi Roland,

Thanks! Yes, this helps very much.
Paul

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Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#4 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:32 pm

the last link is awesome!
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Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#5 Post by Retired OG » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:44 pm

[quote="curtiscapk"]the last link is awesome![/quote]


Maybe I missed it, but doesn't anything that sticks out over 2' have to be red flagged??? I've seen a LOT of boats that ESPECIALLY with the motor in the up position, they are clearly in violation...
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Re: Trailer Length vs Boat Length?

#6 Post by urbnsr » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:54 pm

I think that's 4'
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