Should 2,000 lb Leaf Springs be Used to Carry 1,900 lb Boat

Question:

is 2000 lbs good enough or too much my boat weighs about 1900 lbs on the trailer 4 leaf spring with 3 bow 26 eye to eye single axle boat trailer

asked by: Al

Expert Reply:

I believe you are referring to the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles # e77SR.

Since your boat alone weighs in at 1,900 lbs you would want something beefier as the suspension supports the weight of the trailer as well. The best way to choose your leaf springs is to match their weight capacity with that of your trailer axle.

For your situation you would likely need the Leaf Spring # e27SR instead which has a weight rating of 4,500 lbs.

Please be sure to avoid overloading your trailer. If the axle is only rated for 2,000 lbs but you are putting a 1,900 lb boat on the trailer then you are likely overloading the suspension which will cause it to wear very quickly. There should be a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) on a stamp or sticker located towards the front of your trailer that lets you know what the trailer can handle weight-wise. Just stay under the GVWR and you are good to go.

expert reply by: Jon G