Insight requested. I'm actually thinking about switching out my tires from 4.8 x 12" diameter to 4.8 x 8". CRAZY?
Every time I see a jetski, utility, small jonny trailer with them on, makes me cringe. Especially if they're booking down the interstate.
Now, I'm in a predicament. Towing with a small crossover (VW Tiguan) and my bare naked Carolina Skiff J16 sits very high. Complete rig/trailer/boat/gear is most likely under 1K pounds. The ramps here are good, but having to back waaaaay down to the point that my vehicle wheels are getting wet and my goal is to alleviate it with the smaller trailer tires.
Thoughts? It will get the hull 4" lower in the water right? = not having to back down as far???
Next --- changing the hitch. Currently using a 2" inch drop hitch, but have it reversed with the ball on the upper side so its now 2" higher and actually has the boat level with the vehicle. Still requiring me to go deep in the water to get it to launch.
Another thought before buying new/smaller tires is to go to a 6 inch drop, but reverse it so the tongue would be higher and put the boat at a slight bow high angle when towed.
Distance to the ramp is 15 miles.
THOUGHTS.... pretty please