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sra2786 · 01-22-2012, 01:28 PM

We are thinking about buying a Yamaha VXS. We currently have a 2004 SeaDoo GTI LE. I want to know if we can use the same trailer for the VXS that we use for the GTI LE. We have a Yacht Club WC1 trailer.

Here are the specs for both

Length Weight
VXS 126.8" 721 lbs.
GTI LE 121.0" 600 lbs.

The VXS is a little bit longer and 121 lbs. heavier.
Thanks.
Sandy

Ernest T · 01-22-2012, 04:19 PM

Shouldn't be any problem, although you may have to reposition the bunks and winch post to fit the new ski hull and get the proper weight balance. You want about 10% of the total weight over the hitch tongue......if you don't get this right it will be a bitch to tow, not to mention unsafe.

The smallest Yacht Club PWC trailer I've seen has a 1200 lb. capacity. There should be a capacity plate on the trailer someplace that will give you the max. capacity weight.

98yota · 01-23-2012, 10:46 PM

Should be fine after a little adjusting as stated above.

Pete33 · 04-05-2012, 07:02 PM

I have a 1200 Load Rite. My ski weights about 950lbs including gas. The weight on the scale is 140lbs. Is this ok? I guess a 1200 trailer should be 120 tongue weight (10%). Is 140 at the tongue ok?

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

Shouldn't be any problem, although you may have to reposition the bunks and winch post to fit the new ski hull and get the proper weight balance. You want about 10% of the total weight over the hitch tongue......if you don't get this right it will be a bitch to tow, not to mention unsafe.

The smallest Yacht Club PWC trailer I've seen has a 1200 lb. capacity. There should be a capacity plate on the trailer someplace that will give you the max. capacity weight.

Ernest T · 04-05-2012, 09:03 PM

Should be fine. You shoot for 10-15%. To light will cause sway.

Pete33 · 04-07-2012, 09:02 AM

My trailer is a Load Rite rated for 1200 lbs, My ski with gas is ~950lbs. The tongue weight on bathroom scale is 140lbs. But the sticket on the trailer says 75lbs max tongue weight. Am I ok or this is not good?

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

Should be fine. You shoot for 10-15%. To light will cause sway.

Ernest T · 04-07-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete33

My trailer is a Load Rite rated for 1200 lbs, My ski with gas is ~950lbs. The tongue weight on bathroom scale is 140lbs. But the sticket on the trailer says 75lbs max tongue weight. Am I ok or this is not good?

That seems odd. Everything I've ever seen about tongue weight recommends around 9-15%, which would put you more than 75 lbs. I know that some trailers are designed to be stable at lower tongue weights (as low as 5%), but that would make you overweight with your ski. Best bet would be to contact the trailer manufacturer and ask them.