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Tech Talk => Trailers => Topic started by: Knightnight on March 11, 2022, 10:31:54 PM

Title: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: Knightnight on March 11, 2022, 10:31:54 PM

Any chance a bass boat (nitro z-7 18' 8" boat) trailer (made by tracker marine) would fit a 18ft jet boat?

Profile of jet boat

https://sacramentoboatrepair.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/keaton-boat-1024x683.jpg

Profile of bass boat
https://www.topspeed.com/boats/nitro/2015-nitro-z-7-ar166590.html

Trailer:

Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: mash on it on March 12, 2022, 08:08:19 AM

I'd say a pretty good chance.
If not, you can always fudge the bunks over a bit to get it to fit. Worst case scenario, moving the bunk brackets.
The axle placement might be too far rearward for a jet that has a big block in it., But that's easy to remedy too.

Just fyi, my Miller fits nearly perfectly on a day cruiser trailer, no bunks were modified to fit.

Dan'l

Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: Knightnight on March 12, 2022, 11:03:04 AM

He already sold it, i don't think the bunks can be adjusted on that one easily, they were welded.

What about trailers designed for center console? Like this? Square style bunks. This one has some rust on the cross members but price is pretty good (~$2K).

Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: mash on it on March 14, 2022, 08:48:46 AM

That one will have to be completely reworked. Vertical 2x6's probably aren't doing you any favors. If you have the ability to relocate the bunks, it looks like a stout trailer.

Dan'l

Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: TrollerDave on March 15, 2022, 04:43:31 AM

Quote from: Knightnight on March 11, 2022, 10:31:54 PM

Any chance a bass boat (nitro z-7 18' 8" boat) trailer (made by tracker marine) would fit a 18ft jet boat?

Profile of jet boat

https://sacramentoboatrepair.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/keaton-boat-1024x683.jpg

Profile of bass boat
https://www.topspeed.com/boats/nitro/2015-nitro-z-7-ar166590.html

Trailer:

I?m not sure where you?re at or if this is still available, but this is in Sun City, So Cal. You get a free hull.


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Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: TrollerDave on March 15, 2022, 04:44:12 AM

Quote from: TrollerDave on March 15, 2022, 04:43:31 AM

I?m not sure where you?re at or if this is still available, but this is in Sun City, So Cal. You get a free hull.


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I guess I should add the link

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/d/menifee-18-ft-bubble-deck-by-l-jet/7443404255.html


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Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: Knightnight on March 16, 2022, 11:19:34 AM

I have a trailer already but is 3" steel and showing some frame rust spots and axles frame connectors have had to be relocated/replaced already. Not in a rush to get another but would like to get a smaller lighter single axle (dual axle fine also, pros and cons for both) aluminum trailer. This heavy dual axle steel one is overkill for a 2,000lb boat. I am on east coast so finding "old school jet boat" trailers isn't happening. Thus was curious of alternatives people have used. I think bass boat style trailers would work (similar v-hull profile).

Title: Re: Chances a bass boat trailer fits a 18ft jet boat?
Post by: Cliffjumper on March 18, 2022, 10:03:43 PM

Quote from: Knightnight on March 16, 2022, 11:19:34 AM

I have a trailer already but is 3" steel and showing some frame rust spots and axles frame connectors have had to be relocated/replaced already. Not in a rush to get another but would like to get a smaller lighter single axle (dual axle fine also, pros and cons for both) aluminum trailer. This heavy dual axle steel one is overkill for a 2,000lb boat. I am on east coast so finding "old school jet boat" trailers isn't happening. Thus was curious of alternatives people have used. I think bass boat style trailers would work (similar v-hull profile).

Do you have pics

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