2003 Sailfish 282 Trailer requirements?

[A&J Outdoors]

Hey folks, I'm in the process of purchasing this boat and I'm running into trailer issues. So what is required trailer wise to haul one of these. # of axles, bakes on how many axles, etc? Thanks in advance.

 

[seasick]

The base hull weighs 5800 pounds. Motors will add about 1400-1500 pounds ( F225s) 2 strokes will be a bit less.
Full tank of gas will add 1400 pounds, water and gear , say 400 or so.
That works out to just over 9,000 pounds. Add 10-15% spare capacity and you are looking at a trailer rated for a 10,000 pound load.
That is in the tri axel range. Note that for towing load calc, you have to add the weight of the trailer. Figure 1200 pounds at a minimum.
And finally, the beam is 9ft 6 in and in many states, a permit will be required for trailering.

 

[A&J Outdoors]

The base hull weighs 5800 pounds. Motors will add about 1400-1500 pounds ( F225s) 2 strokes will be a bit less.
Full tank of gas will add 1400 pounds, water and gear , say 400 or so.
That works out to just over 9,000 pounds. Add 10-15% spare capacity and you are looking at a trailer rated for a 10,000 pound load.
That is in the tri axel range. Note that for towing load calc, you have to add the weight of the trailer. Figure 1200 pounds at a minimum.
And finally, the beam is 9ft 6 in and in many states, a permit will be required for trailering.

Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it!

 

[JRuss282]

Good morning, I live in Maryland but had a Custom Trailer built by Owen and Sons out of Florida about 6 years ago I think they have since sold out. The trailer has been prefect and spot on. All aluminum and stainless hydraulic brakes not electric, the only thing that has rusted is the grease fitting. I'm not a pro and was very concerned about all this, frankly the trailer was about 10K$ which was a lot of money for me but I have been very happy, I would not try to cut corners or save money get a good trailer once and forever.

One last thing, call me crazy but I got a dual axle not tri axle and beefed up on the axle size/weight my trailer is good for 12k pounds... Honestly I don't move the boat around much maybe a few times in spring and summer and normally 75 miles or less at a time. Most of the time the boat is in the water.

2002 282 Sailfish

 

[A&J Outdoors]

Good morning, I live in Maryland but had a Custom Trailer built by Owen and Sons out of Florida about 6 years ago I think they have since sold out. The trailer has been prefect and spot on. All aluminum and stainless hydraulic brakes not electric, the only thing that has rusted is the grease fitting. I'm not a pro and was very concerned about all this, frankly the trailer was about 10K$ which was a lot of money for me but I have been very happy, I would not try to cut corners or save money get a good trailer once and forever.

One last thing, call me crazy but I got a dual axle not tri axle and beefed up on the axle size/weight my trailer is good for 12k pounds... Honestly I don't move the boat around much maybe a few times in spring and summer and normally 75 miles or less at a time. Most of the time the boat is in the water.

2002 282 Sailfish

That sounds like a great trailer. I may look at a little smaller boat, I need to be able to trailer between Michigan and Texas. Thank you for replying.

 

[JRuss282]

I don't think you should worry about that, you can get a big tri axle trailer and no pun intended trailer your ass off. Those Guys in Florida, and the Gulf States make huge trips. My set up works for me, in addition we are talking about same boat. This boat does not weigh that much, I kind of thought it did but say a Carolina Classic weighs a lot more and same size. Consider your truck also, Big Boat need a truck that can haul

 

[Fishtales]

I think #12K is a good bet. After you are loaded with water, maybe head tank, gear and the lot you'll like the extra margin.