nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 8, 2015 12:06:51 GMT -6
So let me preface this by saying that this is my first "big boat". I bought it last year. I have had many Jon boats and jet skis and I wasn't too critical about them. However, from what I understand... A nice trailer on a big boat means a lot! The boat in question is a 2002 SeaPro SV2100 with a 200hp Mercury on it. So onto the questions... 1- I have replaced bearings on quite a few trailers. They were all smaller though. Usually the hub is attached to the axle I thought. Never seen this big piece before that attaches hub to axle. Light is bad so I couldn't get a good picture. The piece is really rusty. The hub itself is fairly rough also but the inside isn't bad so I am planning to replace just the bearings and race. Unless someone thinks I should put new hubs and all on it. Does the big piece look normal or is that something someone added to balance the weight? 2- What is the true benefit of me going to a dual axle trailer rather than the single axle I currently have? This trailer needs new rims/tires and I don't want to invest money into it if my boat is begging for a new trailer. 3- Will this trailer do for the next few years? I need other stuff (driveway extension, shed, etc...) also so I'd like to hold off if I can get away with it. |
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 8, 2015 12:07:54 GMT -6
Here are some more pics of trailer... |
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Post by Juan on Feb 8, 2015 17:36:59 GMT -6
I think you'll find that your trailer doesn't have the leaf springs that the trailers you previously had for the jon boats had. This one has torsion bar suspension...and the piece you're looking at is the torsion bar. Torsion bar suspension gives a better ride than leaf springs and even though the bar may have some surface rust, there isn't nearly as much there to rust as there is with leaf springs.. you've got a good trailer that should last for many years....that being said.. I'd still get a tandem axle trailer when I felt I needed to replace that one... the weight of a 2100 with a 200 h[p outboard, fuel and gear is pushing the limit of a single axle trailer and the biggest advantages of having a tandem axle trailer are the capability to carry more weight and not being stranded or having to stop immediately and change a tire when you have a flat. The biggest disadvantage is you have 4 wheels to grease and you have to buy 4 tires instead of 2.  |
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Post by CaptWoody on Feb 8, 2015 18:04:09 GMT -6
Yes, as Juan said, you have torsion axles and no leaf Springs. Many of us do. Hubs should be same as you are accustomed to, most likely need only new bearings and bearing race. Current trailer should be ok for awhile but do go to tandem axle when you upgrade.
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nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 8, 2015 18:40:06 GMT -6
Thanks all! Went to get the new bearings, race, bearing buddies, etc... And decided to spend a little more money and get new hubs. Also have new rims and tires headed my way as they were needed and I didn't want to put these ugly ones back on. Thanks for the info on the tortion bars. You are right, everything I ever worked on was leaf springs. Didn't even realize this didn't have them, lol! Attachments:
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 9, 2015 9:30:12 GMT -6
Too bad the info wasn't posted earlier  I ordered LoadStar ST215/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C |
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 9, 2015 10:15:03 GMT -6
I just noticed the tread on these tires is kinda weird. The left trailer tire is bald on inside and wavy on outside. The right trailer wheel is jacked also. Attachments:
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 9, 2015 12:18:22 GMT -6
Being worn on the outside is an indication of being run with low pressure, the wavy appearance could be from overheating or just old.
This hap pend to my truck just before the tire delaminated so good job your replacing them.
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yolo
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Post by yolo on Feb 10, 2015 0:12:21 GMT -6
Pressure low, wear on the outside. Pressure high, wear in the middle.
Long trips ill inflate my trucks high to get better fuel mileage and then lower them for a day or two when the truck is on in town jobs. Evens it off and i don't see much of a difference in fuel consumption at lower speeds; big difference at higher.
I keep my trailer tires over inflated all the time. I use the trailer twice a year so the tires are going to rot before the treads wear on them.
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nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 10, 2015 7:42:31 GMT -6
Well written Poe! Thanks for the info.
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Post by seagristle on Feb 24, 2015 12:47:38 GMT -6
Curious about the 200hp myself. Have the exact same boat/year with a 150 on it. Rare are the days I can run WOT on the Chesapeake! Trailer-wise I'm still running the same single axle aluminum trailer that came with the boat in '02.
I do miss those simpler, less expensive days before I had trailer brakes tho!
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nlaudy
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Post by nlaudy on Feb 25, 2015 5:06:12 GMT -6
I don't have brakes on mine either. I want to say it's a Venture trailer.
As far as the engine goes I am sorry I missed the question earlier. I haven't really paid much attention to it as there are very few days I get to open her up. I would say upper 40's if I remember correctly.
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Post by seagristle on Feb 25, 2015 10:18:20 GMT -6
SC, It's a Wesco trailer bought from the boat dealer in NC, where I could have legally gotten it without brakes. Ordered them after much online consultation about the wisdom of towing brakeless with a Jeep Cherokee.
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 25, 2015 14:03:26 GMT -6
I have a Wesco as well. It is great to deal with those guys. Excellent customer service and fair pricing on replacement parts.
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