How to Pick Out a Trailer Jack for a Boat Trailer

Published 04/17/2014

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Pro Series Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack - Bolt On - Sidewind - 10" Lift - 1,000 lbs

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Round Snap Ring Swivel Jack w/ Footplate - Bolt On - Black - Topwind - 10-1/2" Travel - 2K

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Question:

I have a 28foot boat and I need a new trailer jack. The boat weighs about 9500 lbs. what size trailer jack would I need? thanks

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

The best way to pick out a jack is to pick out one that has enough capacity to handle the tongue weight of your trailer. Typically, tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total weight of the trailer. So lets say your boat and trailer weight a total of 10,000 lbs. Most likely you would have a tongue weight of 1,000-1,500 lbs.

Without knowing your tongue weight but knowing the weight of your boat I recommend you take a look at a 2,000 lb jack like the etrailer Round Snap Ring Swivel Jack w/ Footplate - Bolt On - Black - Topwind - 10-1/2" Travel - 2K # TJBB-2001-B. Review video attached.

I also attached an FAQ article on trailer jacks for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C