Trailer for a 28' Classic Plastic_Will this work?

[officebob]

Hi

Boat weighs 6000 Ibs according to sailboatdata but others say closer to 8000 Ibs. Hinterhoeller 28' (plus cradle).

The guy selling says he was going to use it for a 30' steel hulled power boat.

I'd like to have a mobility for a mile run from harbour to house.


trailer_triaxle_25' by JDW_VE3DUK, on Flickr

Cheers

JW

[Chris Campbell]

It depends on how much weight each of the three axles is rated for - but it's pretty unlikely that they're as low as 2,500 lbs. each, so it ought to be fine. Triple axle trailers apparently chew through tires faster than tandems - but if you plan to use it for a couple of miles a year age will kill your tires faster than wear, so that's not an issue.

If the price is right and you can or know someone who can weld on some jack stands and a keel channel - it looks good!

[One Way David]

ditto what Chris said. Also look at tongue weight, overall trailer length (consider overhang fore and aft), position or movability of the axles (if fixed this affects the previous concern) and what the trailer frame is made of. I have seen some light weight galvonized frames that would be unsuitable for the weight you describe. But as Chris mentions with 3 axles that is unlikely.

Dave.

[danielguiod]

JW, just my 2cents. I looked at the link and saw it was constructed of 4" channel. Seems to me that is way too light. Good luck! Dan

[officebob]

Thanks for the replies.

Here is a different trailer. I would buy the boat just for the trailer.

unknown2 by JDW_VE3DUK, on Flickr[/

Cheers

[sscoll]

Hell Man, buy the boat for the boat and the trailer's free, or visa versa. Buddy of mine bought a Tripp 30 for the trailer and his boat is now a thing of beauty. Haven't seen the trailer in a while, but the boat is stunning. Take that step.
Steve

[hriehl1]

Did you buy the Hinterhoeller HR28? I bought one this past summer and am refitting, hoping to launch mid summer.