Waterman18 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I’m getting ready to buy a new Continental trailer for my 2008 PF 22T. Want to know which other owners have one and which model they have . They’ve suggested a tandem 4400 lb w/ 13” wheels but I think it might be better suited for a 5000 lb with 14” wheels.if anyone can post their model number it’d be greatly appreciated! ....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Absolutely no to 13" wheels!!!! It ain't no canoe!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Way too little trailer. I believe the weight rating is the gross axle capacity, which doesn't account for the weight of the trailer, probably almost 1000 lbs. That puts you around 3400-3500 lbs. net, which is right at what the boat weighs loaded for a trip. I've got a 7000 lb. from a different manufacturer (6000 lb. net) with 14" wheels under my 22TE; I wouldn't want any less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 You are thinking in the right direction. More weight capacity and for god sake no thirteen inch tires. I think you already know what folks here will agree with you to spend up on this one and you will thank yourself later My father in law has a 20 foot pontoon on tandem 12 inch tires. I can't believe anyone would even build something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 A trailer is one of those pay me now, or pay me later type of deals. A cheap, scrimped on trailer can and will make your boating life miserable. Especially so if you do any serious trailering at all! JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Had a cont a few years back. Good trailer. Go tandem, no 13’s at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I have a 2009 year.....2200Xl sitting on an AmeriTrail Tandem Axle , 5500 lb. rated with 205/75-R14’s ....have towed to Islamorada several times ( 1250 miles round trip) and have had no issues. I’m not suggesting AmeriTrail over the Continental....just letting you know what size it was and the tire sizes. I fish to several different locations in South Carolina and Georgia, so I tow the boat a good bit and strongly recommend heavier trailer and 14” tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I replaced a Continental trailer with a Ameritrail in 2011. There is a world of difference between them. For starters, the Ameritrail has 7000 lbs running gear and I beams that run to the stern of the boat. Welded bunks that are under the stringers, trouble free LED lights, aluminum brake calipers. The trailers weak point is the aluminum fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloch776 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 My continental is rated for 5300lbs and trailers the boat fine. If I was to buy a new trailer again I’d probably go with something else though. Was supposed to get it for cost through a friend of my wife, the trailer was supposed to have torsion axles uprgraded wheels and it didn’t upon delivery, the bunks also weren’t set up for the boat. After multiple phone calls with the owner of continental he had a local dealer take care of the bunk issue. Now I’ll be on the hunt for bigger wheels and tires before the 6 hour hauls to Summerland this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General disarray Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Just checked mine it’s an a2244 with the 13” wheels. I’ve never had an issue 2003 2200v. I have minimum 45 min to the ramp over various quality roads and speed. Never once felt like it’s not enough trailer. i was worried in what the dealer specd, called continental and they said that’s the right trailer for the boat fwiw. that said it was put under it before I bought it - if i were to do it I prob would go ameratrail if I had the cash. Ameratrail uses the exact same axles as the continental but the build quality is way better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General disarray Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 3:26 PM, HarleyG8r said: Way too little trailer. I believe the weight rating is the gross axle capacity, which doesn't account for the weight of the trailer, probably almost 1000 lbs. That puts you around 3400-3500 lbs. net, which is right at what the boat weighs loaded for a trip. I've got a 7000 lb. from a different manufacturer (6000 lb. net) with 14" wheels under my 22TE; I wouldn't want any less. Wrong. The a2244 has two 3750 axles under it so that puts it at 7500 at the axles. Trailer is 980 so in theory you have 6500 minus 10% threshold puts you over 5k. 13” wheels would be the weak point and that still puts your rating around 4440 on the trailer per their spec. dont get me wrong more is better but your info is wrong. op I would go 14” wheels anyways nets you an additional 600 on the sticker plus peace of mind. I will probably upgrade mine. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Go with 14 inch tires if no other reason than rpm’s on the bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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