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
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!
norman 23ft
Posted - 18 Aug 2011 : 20:40:53
