Recommended Trailer Jack for 2008 Mastercraft Boat Trailer

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Hello! I have a 2008 Mastercraft boat trailer that carries our X14 boat which has a dry weight of 3,300 lbs. not including fuel as much as 40-gal and relatively light weight vests and watersports equipment. I want freshen the trailer by replacing the winch Fulton XLT1801 and Fulton Jack. The Fulton FW20000301 looks like a nice upgrade for the winch but Im unsure about the jack as there are no numbers other than E07 stamped anywhere on the existing Fulton jack and the label was gone long ago. Can you assist with a recommendation? The trailer has a weld-on bracket for the jack with a single short bolt for attachment. The OD of the tube looks like 2 1/2inch so Im assuming it is a 2 1/4inch tube, and it has a 10inch rise. I just dont know the capacity and the bolt required if not included. It looks similar to the FXP15W although the wheel doesnt have open spokes. I would rather go overkill on capacity than not have enough. Can you assist? Thank you!

asked by: Geoff G

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Sounds like you have a great plan in place to freshen up your 2008 Mastercraft boat trailer.

The Fulton F2 Fully Enclosed Trailer Winch, # FW20000301, that you mentioned is a great option and receives very favorable customer reviews.

As for the jack, as long as your existing Fulton jack pivots on a single bolt, you could use the Fulton Bolt-Thru Swivel Marine Jack, # FXP15W, as a replacement. This jack has a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs so it should work great for your trailer. If your current mounting bolt needs to be replaced, Replacement Hardware Kit for Fulton Swivel Jack, # F0933325S00, is what you will need.

I have attached a few videos for you.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

The trailer jacks we offer that are similar to the #FTJ120W0301 you came from all use a mounting plate that has different dimensions than what you said your trailer jack plate has. You can remove the welded mounting plate on your trailer and have a…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You're welcome! The lightest weight wheel tire combo with a ST235/75R15 tire is the Taskmaster ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire w/ 15" Vesper Silver Mod Wheel item #TA75RR which weighs in at 55 lbs.

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 10

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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