Towing weight

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Kona

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Jun 27, 2005
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We have a Capri 18 and trailer. A friend of ours needs a trailer to tow his Cal 24 up from So. Calif. to San Francisco. Does anyone know if the Cal 24 is too heavy for our Capri 18 trailer? Our Capri 18 trailer is only an single axle. Thanks for any information you may have.
 
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The trailer should have a certification from the manufacturer that states the rated carrying capacity of the trailer or the GVWR of the trailer. If it is the GVWR you will need to subtract the weight of the trailer from the GVWR to see if the remaining weight is within the weight of the boat that you want to carry. The one thing that I would be concerned about is the length of the trailer as well as the weight capacity. If the balance is not proper it will sway from side to side on a single axle trailer as it is being towed and the overhang front or rear could cause clearance problems for the tow vehicle or too little tounge weight to safely transport the boat in question.
 
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