Thread: Aluminum boat trailer

I have a 22’ center console with a tandem axle aluminum trailer which is built with I beams. Over the years I don’t know how many people standing on the docks have told me that my trailer is floating. I finally figured out the easiest way to load due to most of our ramps they drop off real fast and there is always a current. I back down and get the bumps wet then pull up quickly to where the trailer is not floating. Then as the boat is being driven up onto the trailer the trailer is being backed under the boat at the same time. Works great just takes two people. On the positive side I haven’t ever had a problem with backing off the end of ramp.

Originally Posted by DoyleAlley

Most aluminum trailers don't use tubing at all. They use I-beams. The floating is caused by the buoyancy of the tires. That's why I keep saying he's in too far. Got to keep those tires partially exposed out of the water to keep from floating the trailer.

The only aluminum boat trailer I have experience with is the one I have. It's made out of tubing. Capped on the back end. I had no idea a trailer could float until this thread and with that being the case, I would think mine would definitely float if I had to back it very far in. When loading where I fish, my back tire is about 2/3 under water and the tire on the front axle is half way or less.

Originally Posted by ecoast

No, not kidding.
We run water all the time in our rock crawlers, typically in the front wheels, it helps to climb.
Farm tractors have water in their tires with antifreeze all the time, hence the adapter to allow filling...

If it were in an area that it would freeze you would want to add antifreeze.
It is self-balancing so going down the highway is not an issue.

Just a thought, and probably the easiest way to solve your problem.


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don't know to many tractors that go down the road at 50 or 60 mph. probably not a problem if your chugging along 4 or 5 mph

Wow, a great idea for a video!
During the winter, fill a mounted wheel/tire half full of water, lean it against the wall over night outside to freeze solid. Next day, take it to Walmart Automotive and find a young "Green Horn" in automotive and request He balance the tire for you.
When He puts it on the balancing machine and presses start, it will become a video sensation!