HenrysCreek Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Anyone have a recommendation on how to change this setup around to work better? The spare laying on the frame gets in the way of the bow. If I raise the forward roller, the boat won’t sit on the middle beam (is that an issue?). Thought I had the trailer refurb’d perfectly, but when I went to reload the boat, ran into this issue earlier this week. If anyone has pics of mounting 2 spares, I’d appreciate seeing them! Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Could you mount it under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted August 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Well, that’s an interesting idea! Anyone ever tried that before I turn into a Guinea pig? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASB Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Get a mount and put it right next(left) of the other one. I wouldn’t put it under the trailer due to some ramps having a clearance issue at the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 There are mounts that fit on top of the frame and hold the tire in the triangle area formed by the bow traler and winch stand. You should be able to get one on each side and still work the winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 mine live under the cover of my F150 bed...they are chained in place. dc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: mine live under the cover of my F150 bed...they are chained in place. dc Truck bed, especially out of the sun, is the perfect place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 I suggest you put a spacer under that front roller, that might give you enough clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 I think Bamaskeet is on to something. Move that front roller back, that will raise the front of the boat and may be enough to clear. Looking at the bow stop roller, the front looks a bit low anyway. My winch hook is right under my bow stop roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, jh141 said: I think Bamaskeet is on to something. Move that front roller back, that will raise the front of the boat and may be enough to clear. Looking at the bow stop roller, the front looks a bit low anyway. My winch hook is right under my bow stop roller. I agree, but, you have a lot of tongue weight dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 If I raise the roller or move it back much further, the boat will now longer also rest on the center beam pad…. The would call for raising the center beam pad as well. I have a neighbor finishing up on a new boat ramp. I should be able to dunk it on Friday and play around with moving things around. Would prefer to keep the bed of the truck clear for long weekends worth of gear/traveling. Thanks again for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckeat Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Sorry but I just have to ask. Do you really need 2 spares? Its pretty unlikely you would blow both tires at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted August 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Only reason for 2 is that we’ll be trailering from Virginia to Islamorada (and back) for the MBG Owners event next month. About 900 miles each way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 8:04 AM, rckeat said: Sorry but I just have to ask. Do you really need 2 spares? Its pretty unlikely you would blow both tires at the same time. I have a dual axel trailer....and have the extra rims with tires on them....why not....not much extra room in the back of the bed.... DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 9:47 PM, HenrysCreek said: Would prefer to keep the bed of the truck clear for long weekends worth of gear/traveling. I frequent Little Gasparilla Island a few times a year. It’s a barrier island on the west coast of Florida only accessible by boat. I trailer there from South Florida. When I had my 21 MA, I loaded almost everything I could into the hatches. You’ll be surprised how much gear and such you can fit in an MA when packed correctly. Coolers and anything of weight that could get wet went on the deck of the boat. This would free up your truck bed for spares. Another idea… you wrap the spare tire in a tarp or something similar and place it on the deck of the boat. I’ve done this on other boats as well. Small tarp and some tape or straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Go to etrailer and look at the angled extra offset tire holder Can put one on each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted August 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 The jack stand handle gets in the way on the other side. Don’t think I can move the stand far enough forward for the handle/tire to clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 When I look at the trailer the spares will go next to the bow of the boat before the bow roller. The holder actually holds the tire at an angle letting you tuck it along the flair of the bow. I would think that your jack stand is forward of the winch stand. I don't know the angle but assuming it is 45 deg. It should tuck under nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 My spare holder is very simple. A spindle was welded into a piece of axle and bolted to the frame. If necessary I could do the same on the port side and place it far enough back to avoid the winch handle. The only downside is on some extreme parking lot entrances with a large angle from the road it will bump. 20230824_200947.heic 20230824_200745.heic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Any pics you can share. My son is a welder and could probably fashion something that would work. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 My phone switched over to heic files and I can't seem to post pictures Any help???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HenrysCreek Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Love that idea! I’m going to have my some weld that cross bar and spindle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Had to reset my phone to jpeg Here is my simple tire mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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