Seadoo trailer

[bobnlyd]

Anyone use a seadoo trailer (double)

[S. Heisley]

Check its weight. If it's too heavy, it will cut down on how much your trailer cabin can weigh.

[bobnlyd]

OK. How would I go about that

[Pmullen503]

If it's a trailer for two jet skis, it probably has suspension for 1000-2000 lbs.

So it's viable for a foamie or wood TD if you watch the weight.

More Importantly, how is the trailer configured? It might make more sense to sell the jet ski trailer and buy a flat utility style trailer than to heavily modify the jet ski trailer.

[bobnlyd]

Is it possible to buy heavier springs, or would the axle need changed also. I want the length and width if possible

[KCStudly]

Axle location is key, as it relates to your cabin length and side door locations.

Start with the 'sit and spin' method. You want to be able to sit down into the doorway, lift your feet and knees up, lay back, spin your feet into the cabin and extend into your prone position pretty much without moving your hips. So this puts the side doors where you want them and with the door trim settled (if any) will likely determine where your fenders/wheels and tires can't be. I'm less and less agile as the years go by, so I prefer a wide doorway.

The other rule of thumb, when locating the galley and/or other heavy objects (coolers, DC fridges, A/C units, lead acid or gel cell batteries, cast iron cookware, etc.) at the rear is the 40/60 rule; place the axle 40 percent of the cabin length from the rear. 35/65 is also common.

Another thing to consider is tongue length. A lot of trailer manufacturers skimp out on tongue length, making a short trailer that is hard to maneuver when backing and is more prone to wag going down the road. Also, if your tongue jack handle or tongue box is too close to your tailgate or hatch back, that can be a hassle.

[Pmullen503]

Is it possible to buy heavier springs, or would the axle need changed also. I want the length and width if possible

How long is it? Or more importantly, how long of a cabin can you put on it without having to do a lot of modification (keeping in mind the 60/40 rule)?

A picture would help....

[S. Heisley]

postby bobnlyd » Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:49 pm

OK. How would I go about that

The easiest way is to look up Seadoo trailer online. Look for your model and check the specifications. The smallest, least expensive is 250 lbs. The largest, most expensive was 740 lbs at this site: https://thesledshopinc.com/Boat-Trailer ... 700349031G

There are also aluminum trailers that I didn't look at.

Best Wishes!