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Marc, as some have suggested, the load carrying capacity of our trailer is overkill for your boat. But I don't recall anyone telling WHY this is a bad thing.

A bit of trailer training here....a trailer is designed to carry a certain amount of weight. If the load is greater than it is designed to carry the springs will be compressed too much and will not be able to cushion the load as the trailer is designed to do.

Conversely, if the load is way too light (as it appears your setup may be), the weight of the load does not compress the springs adequately. The springs, being uncompressed, do not soften the ride so they tend to pass on every little road jar to the load.

In your setup, what's happening is that over time your boat is being rattled to death by your trailer. That results in fittings working loose, screws coming unscrewed, and the vibration literally shaking your boat apart. This doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen.

To find out the correct trailer loading for your boat, weigh the boat and trailer together, then launch the boat and weigh just the trailer. Now keep in mind this has nothing to do with tires, it just has to do with the load carrying capability of the correct trailer.

If your trailer is in good shape you may find a boat dealer who is willing to make you a good deal on trading your trailer in on one that's more appropriate for your boat. Look at the specs on a trailer you're considering and make sure the load range for the trailer suits your boat.

Your boat will thank you by staying in one piece longer.