Double axle trailer

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Son is trying to bring his 21 ft Chris Craft (V8 Mercruiser) over to join me in Norway. Trouble is he does not have a trailer.

Does anyone know of a decent braked double axle trailer that can take the weight.

One more slight problem, the trailer has to be aluminium as vehicle boat and trailer have to be under 3.5 tons due to the stupid licence rules.
 
I have this,it's not what you asked for,it's triaxle 32 foot long brakes on the front axle, and aluminum, pm for more info if required

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I have been looking into trailers these last few weeks. Didn't think trailers are ever made of aluminium. Edit..just be proved wrong!!

What is the weight of the boat? Where in the UK does he want to move the boat from?
 
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I have this,it's not what you asked for,it's triaxle 32 foot long brakes on the front axle, and aluminum, pm for more info if required
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That is a bit over the top for a 21 ft boat, and I would expect significantly more expensive on the two x ferry trips. I will pass it on though.
 
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I have been looking into trailers these last few weeks. Didn't think trailers are ever made of aluminium. Edit..just be proved wrong!!What is the weight of the boat? Where in the UK does he want to move the boat from?

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boat is just under 1.5 tons.

He needs to move it from Brighton.
 
That's the problem with english trailer law it's too grey, as you say what defines drawbar, the point at which the chassis starts to narrow to the hitch? in which case, yes about 50% of my trailer is drawbar,the gvw is 3500kgs and the trailer it's self somewhere around 5/600 kgs but I've never put it on a weigh bridge to find out. the wheels are galvanised, the hubs have those grease pressure caps, the centre axle is live, and it tows like a dream.
 
I have got one of these that must be 10 years old.

http://www.indespension.co.uk/b2c/app/I00810?ZTNOID=1230&slnk=1

That is the sort of thing you need. You sometimes find them on Boats and Outboards

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/php/welcome.php3

Mine has a boat (waiting to be sold) on it and needs 5 new tyres, and is in the wrong part of the country, otherwise it would be ideal to borrow.

There must be a forumite who has one of these nearer to Brighton that would lend it. You can hire them for about £100 per day from here.

http://www.southcoasttrailers.co.uk/hire.php

PS My Family Tree Maker subscription to search archives has run out. What do you use?
 
Mark,
Friendly advise ....

Make sure he has the paperwork in order ...(and a full tank of fuel)..... (you're in my home town).

He will be stopped by the customs under suspision of "importing"..., so to avoid any hassle, he needs:

1) Ownership Proof
2) Proof of residency (I know.... UK)
3) Insurance
4) Registration details
5) CE Cert

If you have marina fees paid etc., that would be good too...

Last thing you want is him being stopped with them thinkng he's bringing it in for use for a longer period.....in which case the cost would be ;

Est Cost + transport cost + £150 per hk + customs +VAT (25%) + CE certification...

Rather expensive for a short time pleasure if you get it wrong....

But once there.... what a great place to go boating!!!!
 
Another vote for Indespension, used one to get my old girl all the way down to Greece...very nice trailer.

As someone on here told me...get a anti snaking device.

Anti snake

It makes so much difference to the set up it's untrue...you really notice the benefit when next to HGV's.
 
vehicle, boat and trailer under 3500kg? Are you sure you have the rules right? Might be, but the starting point is usually what the car will legally tow. The all up weight is the next level down, if you get my drift.What are you towing with?
 
I tow a 21 foot 1450 kg. boat on a twin axle SBS R4 2500B trailer. The trailer weight is 500 kgs and the gross trailer weight is 2500 kgs.

Check the towing weight from your vehicle spec. A largish 4x4 is the most suitable vehicle for an easy tow.

Phil
 
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vehicle, boat and trailer under 3500kg? Are you sure you have the rules right? Might be, but the starting point is usually what the car will legally tow. The all up weight is the next level down, if you get my drift.What are you towing with?

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Omega TD and in accordance with the handbook for the vehicle, this is feasible and allowable.
 
sorry let me try again
the Uk rules might start with the permissible tow weight for your vehicle, but there are also all up weights of the rig as a whole. You say 3500kg for vehicle boat and trailer. I m asking what is the permissible tow weight of the Omega? And check the handbook, bcz, depending on where you look, they often quote the highest in that model (which might not be the model version you have).
IF you mean the tow weight of the Omega is 3500kg (and very few vehicles make that... very few), then a 21ft boat doesnt need a lightweight trailer, unless you travel full of water,fuel and your house posessions in the cockpit.
So,, just to check when you say 3500kg, what are you refering to?
 
I agree gjgm...

I can't see an Omega having the tow weight of 3.5t. Sample of cars and tow weights;
Grand Cherokee 4.0l Petrol - 3.5t
Range Rover - 3.5t
Pajero 2.8TD (Long Wheel Base) - 3.5
Cherokee 4.0l Petrol - 3.25t
Ford Ranger/L200 2.5TD - 2.8t

Don't forget recovery where you are now pulling that weight back up a steep, wet slipway.

As long as your son isn't carrying gold bullion in the boot, has one of the above vehicles and passed his driving test before 1st Jan 1997 then he will be fine on UK roads.
 
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