Obviously 6700 lbs needs 4 brakes. My bayliner was at 7000 and it had 4
brakes.
However, my eliminator weights 3500 trailer and all and has tandom axles but
only 2 brakes. I could not see adding another 2 brakes to the system at
this weight. I am sure it would stop faster no doubt. But I could also
upgrade the brakes on my truck and stop faster. Where do you stop w/ the
upgrades?

My point was that your general statement of put brakes on all axles may /
may not be accurate depending on the boat.

--
Tony
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"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 23:15:01 GMT, "Tony Thomas"
wrote:

Depends on the weight of the boat and trailer as to if you need brakes on
both axles. Single axle brakes are designed for 3500 lbs if I remember
right. Very few boats that are not larger cabin cruisers will come w/ 4
wheel brakes.

My point was ... and is..... if you need two axles to support the
weight of the boat, you'll need 4 brakes to stop it. I'm sure my
trailer was a little cheaper to purchase with two brakes and everybody
told me I didn't really need 4 brakes. Having tried it both ways,
now, I can assure you that 4 brakes stop with a LOT less effort than 2
brakes... I suspect, too, that the brake shoes and discs will last
longer.

You are correct in your 3500# figure. Problem is, the axle is rated
at 3500# (5 lugs). If I need more carrying power than that.......

My 23 foot walk around fishing boat weighs 4100#... add 850# of
engines, 1200# fuel, and all of the incidentals and junk one carries
when fishing, and I'm probably at around 6700#.

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