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Going to buy the Sabre Model and need to know, should I spend the extra money on a tandem axle trailer. Read on BC website its recommended for the Sabre FTD. Maybe I should rest my boat on a tandem.So…………..any input will be welcome.
No not needed. I had a P2 on a single axle and it did just fine. Some like the looks of the dual on the Sabre but it is harder to maneuver it tight spots.
Hmm? We dont recall tandems being recommended over a single axle trailer. We actually have no preference on the number of axles and single axles are fine. Ron himself ran single axle trailers on everything up to an Eyra.
I agree on single for a Sabre.13 PIV w/ 200 MercIG: WarriorRiverCustomRods
Have had 10 bass boats, all in the 18.5 to 19.2 size range and all on single axle. My dream boat would be the P4 and I would order even that one with a single axle if available for it. For my purpose just much easier to maneuver and I have 90 degree backing into my drive way.
While I cant disagree about overall ease of maneuverability going to a single axle, I have to be the “fly in the ointment” on this one. Ive got a tandem under my Sabre FTD. Yes. Its slightly more expense to maintain, and tandems may be slight overkill on anything below a 20 footer. But, I like the (much) softer ride, the piece of mind if I ever have a blowout at highway speed, and “the look”. My Sabre FTD looks as good on the trailer, as off. The roads I travel to Millwood weekly are not what you call “Super Highway” grade. Rough, uneven, railroad crossings, good old Arkansas roads the log trucks have helped wallow out. The slight extra costs are justified because of the piece of mind I get. At least to me. And were talking about 2 extra tires and possibly two $20.00 bearing kits every 4-6 years. Not bank breakers IMO. As far as maneuverability, I can see situations where it could an issue, but I have to make a 90 degree turn into a 10 wide driveway when I back off the street, and then back up the driveway approx. 60 into the carport where my boat is stored. Not once has it been an issue for me. Again. Just presenting a point of view from “the other side”. Ultimately, its your choice and youre coin. I know the way Ill go on my next Basscat, whether its another Sabre, or one of its big brothers.
I have a 90 degree turn and tight quarters to back into my pole barn which is about half way up my 350 driveway. I have no issues with a dual axle. I do all trailer manuevering attached the truck.
I do like the peace of mind if a blow out happens, and I also think they look better. As far as backing one up I cant really comment as I have not yet picked mine up.Dan
Thanks guys for your comments. I think this bcb forum site has been a great service in helping me with my decision on purchasing our next bass boat. The reason for the trailer question is that years ago when we purchase our first bass boat, the dealer suggested upgrading the trailer to a tandem: his reason was, ” the boat will sit on the trailer more than it will sit in the water”. So I went with the tandem trailer for a 176″ Champion Boat and never regretted the decision. I did make a mistake when I said BCB recommended tandem trailer for the Saber FTD. What was listed is BCB recommends dual axle brakes on their trailers. Combine with not reading the ad properly and noticing the picture of the Saber FTD sitting on a tandem trailer, well maybe you can understand the confusion. Again, thanks for all your comments. I do appreciate.
Unless manoeuvrability is an issue with the trailer, I would never have a boat with a single axle. I agree with Razor on this one. IMO, the Sabre looks better on the tandem as well. I have had boats on both single and tandem, and, while others may disagree, the tandem pulls better.
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