Recommend Kayak Trailer With 12 Inch Wheels

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Can this be upgraded to the 12” tire size? I need something capable of long distance interstate speed. I’m aware that the larger trailer has 12” tires so my question concerns the smaller trailer.

asked by: Ralph C

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You can change the 8 inch wheels on The CE Smith Multi Sport Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks - 8 inch Wheels # CE48810. You will have to raise the fenders 2 inches to make up the 2 inch height difference, or you have to go to the larger one The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks - 12 inch Wheels # CE48870.

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expert reply by: Noah E

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The speed rating of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 is 65 mph due to the tires that are on it. If you needed to go faster than that you can swap the tires out to the part #TT48012C which is the same size but…

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Answer 2

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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Don't worry Dave, we have everything you need. The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MPG464-LB will allow you to carry boats up to 20' long and can support up to 500lbs on the crossbars. So with the Bunk Kit #MPG561 and 2 Bike Racks…

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The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 that you referenced was designed to be used with boats that are up to 14 feet in length like what you have now. I attached a picture that shows the range of where the winch…

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Answer 5

You actually do not want the weight of the load on a trailer to balance perfectly on either side of the axle. You want more weight forward so that the trailer doesn't sway. What you'll want is 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight as…

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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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Yes, the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 does come pre-greased. You will want to grease the hubs approximately every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

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We have the CE Smith boat trailer part #CE48810 which is designed for small boats like your 12.5 foot Flycraft inflatable boat. I attached a picture that shows a similar boat loaded on this trailer as well.

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Answer 9

Once assembled, the CE Smith #CE48870 Multi-Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer weighs right at 200 lbs, there might be some confusion on this though since the shipping weight is quite a bit more due to the amount of packaging required.

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The overall width of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat Trailer with Bunks #CE48870 is 54 inches wide.

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The CE Smith Boat Trailer #CE48810 that you referenced is indeed rated for sustained highway speeds. It is equipped with 4.80/4.00-8 bias ply tires that feature a maximum speed rating of 65 mph, which is the standard for most trailer tires. You…

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Answer 12

The listed 54" overall width that you mentioned for the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870 is taken from the outside of one fender to the outside of the other. The fenders represent the widest point on the trailer when the…

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