Tongue Length

[bubba7776]

How Long should my tongue on my trailer be? I have a 12' Gamefisher boat. The tongue looks too long to me.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Longer trailers are easier to back up and you won't have to worry about tow vehicle getting wet when launching and retrieving on shallow ramps.
If you get a longer boat you can use the trailer you have.

 

[basstender10.6]

I have a long tongue on my trailer but that is because I have an 11' boat. I like having the added long tongue length for launching and if I get a new boat that is bigger there is room for it. Just move the winch stand

 

[BOB350RX]

longer is better i want to extend the tongue on mine, just gotta get a 10' pc of 3" box. and the gumption to do it

 

[mightymite45]

Where can someone get the steel to extend the tongue of a trailer?

 

[charlietuna]

Where can someone get the steel to extend the tongue of a trailer?

Fencing companies.....Steel supply store....Farm or Ag service company....Welding shops....Online (though the shipping is usually a deal killer with that).....shoot, Home Depot or Lowe's can order it....

if you have internet access at your house, I guarantee there's someplace to buy steel in the immediate area...

 

[crazymanme2]

Where can someone get the steel to extend the tongue of a trailer?

Maybe you should finish your profile so people could help you more by knowing where you live.

 

[bulldog]

I had a short trailer and it sucked not being able to put down my tailgate. I have a long trailer now and I like it a heck of a lot better. Seems easier to back up and I have plenty of room to put my tailgate down.