channel_surfer":3jix9ef7 said:
Plus, I don't have 1500 pounds of TEAK on my boat!!!
Haha
! OK, you got me ...
So, would a trailer rated to carry 7000 pounds be sufficient in your opinion?
I'd think so. I tell you, this entire topic intrigues me so much that I started weighing EVERYTHING aboard the boat this season, that she carries for normal gear. This does not include me, ice, crew, or specialized (read toona) fishing gear, or personal gear the crew brings.
When a boat Mfg states "dry weight", I wonder if it includes standard rigging items like the wiring and hydraulic steering et al. Some think it is just the finished hull (with rubrail and windows) as it comes out of the mold.
Does anyone REALLY know with Parkers :?: ?
Here's a breakdown of my 'big girl' so far ... no wonder she isn't a speedboat :shock: ! Most items were weighed otr taken from Mfg's specs. Quite illuminating - no?
Item Pounds
Anchor, Chain, & Rode - Backup (180') 50
Anchor, Chain, & Rode - Main (500') 80
Batteries, 2 Group 24 @ 45# 90
Boat Hook 4
Cables & Wiring 40
Cleaning Supplies - Brushes, Mops, Juices, & Rags 10
Cooler, 124 quart - Empty 20
Ditch Bag & Safety Gear 16
Electronics (radar, VHF, GPS) 25
Engine Controls and Cables 26
Fenders - 4 @ 1.5 6
Fire Extinguishers, 3 @ 3:15 9
First Aid Kit 2
Fishing - Gaffs & Net 5
Fishing - Handtools (pliers, scales, lippers) 17
Fishing - Misc Tackle 25
Fishing - Rods 60
Fishing - Tackle Locker and Goodies 40
Fishing - Weights 5
Flashlights, searchlights, & misc manuals 14
Freshwater Tank, Tank plus 9 gals @ 8# 80
Fuel Tank, 126 gals x 6.2 781
Galley - Sink, Stove, & Wood 100
Galley - Supplies 10
Hull, Dry Weight 3500
Hydraulic Steering Helms & Cables 45
Instruments 5
Life Preservers, Type 1 (5) @ 1:12 9
Life Preservers, Type 1, 8 @ 13 oz 7
Lines - Spare (dock, towing, misc) 20
Oil - Tank and 2-gallons oil 15
Outboard Motor - 225hp 25" Johnson 460
Outriggers - Bases & Poles 60
Personal Gear 200
Porta-Potti 12
Prop - Main (Stainless Steel) 12
Prop - Spare (Aluminum) 7
Pulpit - Wood 25
Pumps & Hoses 30
Radar Dome 8
Rocket Launcher 6
Steering Wheels, (2), 13" & 15" SS Destroyer 12
Swim Platform - Teak Wood & SS Supports 120
Toe Holders 10
Tools 10
SUB-TOTAL 6078