Trailers
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Printed Date: April-27-2024 at 8:23am
Topic: Trailers
Posted By: mwpdrp
Subject: Trailers
Date Posted: May-18-2017 at 2:18am
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Does anyone know where you can find a good used trailer for a 93 Ski Nautique? Mike |
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Posted By: d4carlon
Date Posted: May-31-2017 at 5:34am
| I got mine on craigslist, though I did some minor modifications to fit my needs then I bought a http://4wheelonline.com/Towing/Blue_Ox.207713" rel="nofollow - blue ox towing weight distribution hitch. Try also ebay for used boat trailers. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-31-2017 at 6:40am
Carl, What are you towing and what is your tow vehicle that requires the weight distribution? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
d4carlon wrote:Posted By: d4carlon
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 9:03am
| I have an F150. I thought I need a WD hitch when hauling my boat. Good thing my friend has a camper so he is going to buy my hitch. |
Posted By: fgroce
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 9:24am
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I have used F150's to tow Ski Nautiques 88 2001 thru 2002 Ski Nautique and I have never needed a weight distribution hitch. If you are towing a G23 that weighs almost 7000 lbs then you need a weight distribution hitch to stay safe. Just keep your regular hitch it will be good to go. ------------- FGroce 88 Ski Nautique For 28 years Now 2002 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 11:17am
| Never seen a WD hitch even on 23' inboards. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 11:27am
+1 - If the vehicle needs a WD hitch because it can't handle the tongue weight, I REALLY worry that it doesn't have the brakes to stop it (esp. if a trailer doesn't have them). It's scary and very unsafe to have the trailer push you around. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 11:28am
Agreed.  Once saw a video from one of the WD hitch makers that had an Airstream trailer on the back of an Olds Toronado that they had removed the rear tires from the Olds and were going down the road. It was to show how effective the hitch was. ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 11:55am
They didn't show ya' turning or stopping I bet........... "Professional driver, closed course, soiled britches....)  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 12:06pm
Na Steve they didn't have so many lawyers around yet back then. No disclaimers under ad either. My Dad towed a 27 ft with a Caddy,only added a hitch and a trans cooler. I'm sure some of these new tubs almost weigh double of an Airstream  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 12:12pm
What's the boat? I have a feeling your thinking is off slightly! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 12:53pm
My folks towed a slant 2 horse trailer with dressing room with a caddy...... in the mountains and through the plains. It was a simpler time - with more style. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 1:23pm
Yea trucks were to utilitarian back then. Thats Dads on the left,Black on black not allowed to have the air on. It was a long drive at times ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 1:48pm
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The factory hitch on my Tahoe is rated 5k standard hitch 10k weight distributing hitch, Amazing how much they increase your towing capacity, even Pete's lesmobile could tow a boat using a WDH!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 1:51pm
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Gary, In your dad's caddy, was that the era of the 500 cu.in. engine? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 1:53pm
Chris, That's the hitch capacity and not the capacity of the vehicle. I'd have to look it up again but I seem to remember the lesmobile is rated at 3500. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 2:01pm
We towed with a '74 Sedan de ville - Maroon. Dad's CB handle was the "Caddilac Cowboy in the rusty heavy chevy". That's a '71? or earlier? (I figure earlier, cuz you're kinda old.) ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 2:06pm
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That was a '71 with a 472 Pete. The next one was a 76 with a 500. At first it had less power and used more gas. Dad bought a book on how to remove your GM's emission controls, pull the air pump, plug the ports, remove the cat, knock out the unleaded only plug in the gas filler and change the timing. It was then as good as the 71. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: DVskier
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 7:34pm
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Hey Pete the Subaru Forester is rated to tow 1500 pounds. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 8:03pm
I looked it up and the towing capacity is 2400 lbs. So, I'm good per the book especially on short distances. I also called my mechanic who only works on and specializes in Subaru's. He said he would have no problems towing 3500 but keep the trans out of lock up. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: DVskier
Date Posted: June-07-2017 at 8:33pm
| Correct, my apologies. |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: June-08-2017 at 6:38pm
Is this the same mechanic who have a financial interest in your Forester needing a new tranny? 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-08-2017 at 7:06pm
Richard, So, you feel if I pull my heaviest boat and trailer with a combined weight of about 2800 lbs. 2 miles to the landing my trans will go? Then a long trip would probably be to GL with a load of 2500lbs. That would blow the trans too? Is the trans the weak link in the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: June-08-2017 at 9:02pm
I just looked and there are two other guys looking for the same thing, but keep an eye on www.ski it again .com and one might pop up. You can also post over there as a trailer wanted post. Donald ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: June-09-2017 at 3:15pm
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Pete, Not trying to pick a fight. I was joking because the mechanic that will make money if it brakes says its fine. The element of humor I was going for is that he has a financial incentive in being wrong. The smiling face was meant to show my statement was in jest. I have not studied Subaru's. I do not know their weak link. I do not know if their published tow capacity is conservative or spot on. Also, I know from reading responses that you are highly mechanical and quite capable of making informed decisions. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-09-2017 at 3:20pm
Richard, Got it. Thanks for filling me in.  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |