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| gazar1 |
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 20:40:53
Hi all newbie here,just bought my 1st boat project need advise please. does anyone no the weight of a fibre glass 23ft noman it is out of the water has inboard diesil engine (bmc) basicly striped out also what size trailor needed single or twin wheel kind regards gary |
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| cliveshep |
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 22:58:46
Hi and welcome if I may.
You'll need a twin axle trailer due to the weight of the diesel. Assuming you have the Volvo sail-drive version - or a retro-fit with a stern-drive you'll find most of the weight is in the back 20% of the boat so ideally a twin axle that allows you to move the axle frame back to get the boat more balanced.
THe trailer will need brakes of course and I suggest that when you get the outfit loaded on your first port of call be a public weighbridge to make sure you are within the tow-car's capacity. You'll probably need a Landrover or one of the bigger Jap 4 x 4's to stay legal.
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| Knighty |
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 21:10:06
Hi and welcome, if you look at the index and scroll down to Norman Range it gives you info on Normans, says a 23 is 1065kg. |
