Unbraked Trailer boat weight
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:46 pm
I am looking to buy a Swift 18 and my vehicle can only tow up to 750kg, if the trailer does not have breaks. I see another post said their unit was a total of 1000kg on the weighbridge. I also note that earlier boats were lighter due to the keel weight. I have no problem towing with a braked trailer but it seems I may not be safe/legal without trailer brakes. Has anyone else taken their unit to the weighbridge and had a lower weight than the 1000kg noted above? I think it is possible that some trailers could be more heavy and the trailer I am considering at the moment looks light and would probably make for an easier launch too. Clearly I could take out as much weight as possible, like the engine. I may need to ask the owner if he has the ticket for the weighbridge total weight. It is helpful to get as much information from people who have dealt with this sort of issue, so I would be grateful to hear the experience of others.