Compatibility of Boat Trailer with Boston Whaler Sport
Updated 07/03/2020 | Published 07/01/2020
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IF THE BEAM OF MY BOAT IS 5FT 6 INCHES AND THE WIDTH OF THE TRAILER OUTER FENDER TO OUTER FENDER IS 5FT 5 INCHES AND THE MEASUREMENT SIDE RAIL TO SIDE RAIL IS 4 FEET WITH TWO 5 FT BUNK BOARDS AM I GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM. THE TIRES ARE 4.8/4-8 LOAD RANGE B JUST ORDERED A SPARE FROM YOUR CO. THE BOAT IS A BOSTON WHALER 11 FT SPORT. THE SPECS ARE LOA 114 BEAM 5 6 DRAFT 7, WEIGHT WITH ENGINE AND FUEL 591 LBS. THE TRAILER IS A sEA lION . ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BEFORE I PUT THE BOAT ON THE TRAILER.
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Expert Reply:
Your trailer sounds like it will work just fine based on the dimensions and weight you gave. I simply recommend putting the bunks up as high as possible for your initial loading onto the trailer because the underside of your boat from my research has a deep groove on each side where those bunks sit. Make sure the bunks are in the depth of the groove and the outside bottom of the groove is either over the fender or inside it. If you need taller supports you can adjust the height. We have the CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized - 16-1/4" - Qty 4 # CE10196G-4 which are the tallest we carry. I've linked a page to all your options. You may want to consider using a keel roller like CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel/Black Rubber - 5" # CE10401G to help center your boat. Many will also choose to use CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair # CE27620.
The width of your boat can be wider than the trailer as long as the weight is supported. It is not uncommon for the boat width to be wider than the trailer frame.
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Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B
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