So I've been piecing together the components for a killer summer of fishing. Got a 14 foot Alumacraft and a 2.5 hp Mercury 4 stroke both brand new. I hate to buy from a retailer but I could not find any sellers that had the paperwork for their boat/motor. I was able to get a trailer for free from my aunt, but it is a utility trailer that's not made specifically for a boat. The weight rating for the trailer is definitely high enough for my rig, so that isn't a concern. The length of the trailer is a concern. I had to extend the length 3 feet to fit my boat on without hanging over the back. Got some 1/8" angle iron from Home Depot and cut/bolted it to the trailer. It is the same strength as the material that the rest of the trailer is made from. The problem I'm having now is the weight distribution. I lengthened the trailer but the axle is still in the same place. Standing alone, the trailer is almost balanced over the axle, but with the boat on it, it is much heavier in the back. The boat weighs only 130 lbs and the motor 53 lbs. Is this cause for concern? I chose to extend the trailer towards the rear so I would not mess with the weight bearing tongue and coupler. Moving the axle seems like more trouble than it's worth. With such a light setup will it be safe to continue using? It's easy enough to take the motor off the boat and put it in my truckbed for transportation, which is what I've been doing so far. Any advice or personal accounts would be appreciated.