TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Posted by jralbert for Dean
Postby Deanjmarinette30 » Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:48 pm
Joe,
I am looking to buy a trailer for a 30 ft Marinette Express , 1961 model. it has twin 109 six cyl. Gray Marines. I have no idea what the boat weight is?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.... also trying to match a truck to pull this thing and need to start with the boat weight, tandem or triple axle trailer etc... If your in the mood to chat with a newbie feel free to text or call my cell. 502-331-1361
Dean
Postby Deanjmarinette30 » Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:48 pm
Joe,
I am looking to buy a trailer for a 30 ft Marinette Express , 1961 model. it has twin 109 six cyl. Gray Marines. I have no idea what the boat weight is?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.... also trying to match a truck to pull this thing and need to start with the boat weight, tandem or triple axle trailer etc... If your in the mood to chat with a newbie feel free to text or call my cell. 502-331-1361
Dean
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Accurate specs on the 60's era 's seems hard to come by...
Here is a post from MetalHead (who runs this site) from a couple years ago. He has a twin engine 1963.
I helped a buddy of mine tow his 1962 31 express using an F-150 and a tandem axle trailer rated for 7,000-8,000 lbs. Worked okay but we only needed to go 5 miles. For a long haul, a more robust setup would probably be needed. His boat was a single Graymarine. Can't remember the weight but could find out for you.
Hope this is helpful...
Here is a post from MetalHead (who runs this site) from a couple years ago. He has a twin engine 1963.
My boat is very different from yours - 1970 28' with a single big block - but just to give you some ideas: it weights about 8,000 pounds (measured on a CAT scale). I have a venture 3-axle trailer rated for about 10,500 pounds. We use an old Dodge Ram 2500 V10 to haul it. This is overall an excellent towing setup. Have done several trips in the 1-2 hour range as well as one that was 5 hours. No problems.I have a 63 Express. I tow it with a trailer with 2 - 5500lb 6 lug axles and a 3500 series RAM dually. I think 3 axles would be better, but time will tell.
I helped a buddy of mine tow his 1962 31 express using an F-150 and a tandem axle trailer rated for 7,000-8,000 lbs. Worked okay but we only needed to go 5 miles. For a long haul, a more robust setup would probably be needed. His boat was a single Graymarine. Can't remember the weight but could find out for you.
Hope this is helpful...
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Twin 3500 lb axles should be fine for that boat. Trick will be getting it long enough. I know a guy in Piedmont Alabama that can build whatever you need.
Look at my 59 28 footer here
http://1drv.ms/1nADiLD
Look at trailer build and deliver to new home.
Look at my 59 28 footer here
http://1drv.ms/1nADiLD
Look at trailer build and deliver to new home.
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Some Specs
Some more views of the 59 on its trailer. This is a single prop.
Some more views of the 59 on its trailer. This is a single prop.
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Also - I'd love to see pics of that M
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Here is a link that might help depending on how close your boat is to this one.
http://www.boatnetlocator.com/view-1966 ... -llmq.html
I would stay away from triple axle trailers if posible, the tires scuff and are short lived.
http://www.boatnetlocator.com/view-1966 ... -llmq.html
I would stay away from triple axle trailers if posible, the tires scuff and are short lived.
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Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Thanks
I have a shop myself and can do the same but have no idea what this boat weighs?
I have a shop myself and can do the same but have no idea what this boat weighs?
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Look at my post above with the specs listed. Twin 6500lb (6 lug) axles are plenty for that boat. I haul my 63 with this setup with no problems .
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
Clarification ,
Hauled my 59 28 footer with twin 3500lb axles without an issue so 6500lb axles should be overkill since I use those to haul my 63.
Hauled my 59 28 footer with twin 3500lb axles without an issue so 6500lb axles should be overkill since I use those to haul my 63.
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: TRAILER PURCHASE INFO NEEDED
I have a 66 26ft FB I have not even found as much as a pic that resembles my craft.Does antone have specs ?I need to get a trailer and pull her,
Thanks to all.
Thanks to all.
1966 Marinette 26 Flybridge single 351w
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23