Posted by JRP on 03/13/18 - 2:22 PM
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Petrichor wrote:
How does one calculate the trailer tongue weight?
This is a 2003 Outrage 270 on a tri axle trailer. Twin 150 Merc engines.
I was able to find the dry hull weight ~5100lbs with no engines, but trying to figure out if I can trailer this bad boy or if I need to upgrade my springs in the truck.
Thanks
Tongue weight is not a published spec, because it varies by trailer configuration.
Many vehicle owner's manuals will describe a method for estimating tongue weight, by measuring the difference in receiver height before and after hitching up to the trailer, then comparing that measurement to a table in the manual.
More precise methods involve using scales. You can probbaly see some suggestions on youtube.
A 5100 lbs dry weight hull will probably weigh somewhere in the 9K+ lbs range with the trailer. On a tri-axle trailer I would expect you'd have between 500-600 lbs of tongue weight?? You will need a beefy tow vehicle for this boat.
Edited by JRP on 03/13/18 - 2:24 PM