Do I Add the Weight of the Boat When Figuring Out Tongue Weight When Placing the Axles?

Updated 04/29/2025 | Published 04/26/2025

Question:

Hello, I read the info sheet about adding 2nd axle to boat trailer. My question is when e de determining tongue weight the picture references the trailer weight,does it not matter about total load weight with the boat on the trailer Thanks

asked by: Charles H

Expert Reply:

No, it does not. You're just using the actual weight of your trailer when you are calculating tongue weight as far as axle placement goes.

I saw the article and picture you were looking at. Since you have a boat trailer the 60/40 rule most likely won't apply for you. If the weight of your boat is more towards the back then going with 50/50 might be a better starting point.

What kind of boat do you have?

expert reply by: Jerred H