If you have questions about calculating capacity or weight, give us a call! We also know through experience that most boaters haul a LOT of gear inside their boat, so if in doubt, error to the larger weight carrying capacity to add a margin of safety.
When researching your boat’s own weight, be sure to note if the manufacturer published weight is “dry” or “wet” – meaning inclusive of engine, fuel, water, and other capacities. CTA3113B would be for a 31’ boat, with 13,000 lbs of carrying capacity. As an example, an A1830 trailer is set up for an 18’ boat and has 3,000 lbs of load carrying capacity after subtracting the frame’s own weight. The second portion is weight carrying capacity – how much weight can the trailer support in addition to its own empty weight. The first portion of the trailer nomenclature indicates the approximate length of boat that the trailer is intended for. How much weight capacity do I need? Continental uses a coded model language to identify each of their trailers. These are great features that most competitors charge hundreds of dollars for. In addition to the torsion axles, Continental also uses stainless frame hardware and LED lighting on all trailers over 3,000 lbs. Torsion axles will provide a longer life with lower maintenance, and are available in many different weight ratings to match your boat’s needs. The torsion axle uses rubber snubbers to provide suspension movement instead of steel leaf springs found on budget trailers. Spring – Continental uses torsion axles as standard equipment on all trailers 3,000 lbs and larger. If you are a seasonal resident looking to log several thousand miles per year traveling back and forth, a radial is probably a better choice for your application. If you trailer is going to sit and does most of its travel locally, bias ply tires are probably the right choice. Bias ply tires have more “give” and are less likely to distort from long periods of sitting. A radial tire may be superior for long-life on the highway, but when it sits stationary with weight on it, they are prone to flat-spotting. Why, you ask? Because unlike our cars and trucks, trailers do a whole bunch of sitting around. Radials – the automotive industry stopped using bias ply tires decades ago, but they’re still prevalent in trailer production. Bunk trailers provide much more uniform support similar to a boat lift or marina rack storage cradle.īias Ply tires vs.
Roller trailers also do not uniformly support your boat’s weight and can lead to dimples in the hull from the pressure points. Rollers – due to the corrosive nature of saltwater, the dozens of moving parts on a roller trailer do not make sense. Naples Boat Mart carries Continental boat trailers as our premier supplier because of their value and reliability.īunks vs. Myers, and Bonita Springs are different than those found in many northern states, and our aggressive saltwater environment requires more durable materials than many trailers intended for inland freshwater environments. Selecting a boat trailer for use in South Florida can be a complicated process. ** Includes electric brakes, bow catcher, alum rims Hurricane 2690 or Similar - up to 8,500 lbs Hurricane 235 or Similar - up to 6,000 lbs Key West 219 FS or Similar - up to 5,000 lbs Hurricane 217 or Similar - up to 5,000 lbs Hurricane 205 or Similar - up to 4,400 lbs Hurricane 185 or Similar - up to 3,600 lbs
Tandem Waverunner/Jet Ski - Alum - up to 2,500 lbsīoats from 17'-19' Wide-Frame specifically for Flats & Skiffs
Waverunner/Jet Ski - Alum - up to 1,100 lbs Waverunner/Jet Ski - Galvo - up to 1,200 lbs Setup special for Gheenoe models and other flat-back style canoe
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