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<blockquote data-quote=".Mike" data-source="post: 442765" data-attributes="member: 22637"><p>Thanks guys! So I gather that 27 inches between the transom and ground isn't necessarily bad. But, also that I can go as low as I want, within reason, provided I have enough clearance for the motor.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, my hitch is a light duty 1-1/4" class I. I originally bought it for my bike rack. There aren't many accessories for it. I found a ball that gives 2" rise, but it won't fit in my ball mount without modification. This is what I have now, and I haven't found anything that will fit that gives me more height: https://www.amazon.com/CURT-45024-Class-Ball-Mount/dp/B003AT49X2/</p><p></p><p>The trailer came with bearing buddies, so I'm set there. I'm sure I will be fine on weight, too. 230lbs boat, 85lbs motor, 6 gallons of fuel, a trolling motor, and a couple of seats. It can't be more than 850lbs. All the load range B tires I've seen support around 600lbs each, and I'll never be over 1,000lbs.</p><p></p><p>I plan on getting a transom saver. The motor bounced around the first time I towed it, so I have resorted to bungee cords to keep it stationary.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again. I'm going to order some tires and see what kind of difference it makes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".Mike, post: 442765, member: 22637"] Thanks guys! So I gather that 27 inches between the transom and ground isn't necessarily bad. But, also that I can go as low as I want, within reason, provided I have enough clearance for the motor. Unfortunately, my hitch is a light duty 1-1/4" class I. I originally bought it for my bike rack. There aren't many accessories for it. I found a ball that gives 2" rise, but it won't fit in my ball mount without modification. This is what I have now, and I haven't found anything that will fit that gives me more height: https://www.amazon.com/CURT-45024-Class-Ball-Mount/dp/B003AT49X2/ The trailer came with bearing buddies, so I'm set there. I'm sure I will be fine on weight, too. 230lbs boat, 85lbs motor, 6 gallons of fuel, a trolling motor, and a couple of seats. It can't be more than 850lbs. All the load range B tires I've seen support around 600lbs each, and I'll never be over 1,000lbs. I plan on getting a transom saver. The motor bounced around the first time I towed it, so I have resorted to bungee cords to keep it stationary. Thanks again. I'm going to order some tires and see what kind of difference it makes. [/QUOTE]
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