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Anyone have any inputs on which is better?. I am trying to decide which way to go on a new boat order and I guess I am torn between the two. I will be relocating for work soon, so I do not know what my new storage condition will be even though right now I do not have any issues with storage with a tandem. I like the looks of the tandem much better than single, but I do not know if the additional costs outweigh this. I can see myself making a long distance haul a couple time a year, say over 500 miles round trip, but most of the time I will be trailering locally and less than 40 miles roundtrip. Is any future re-sale give one a positive over the other? What is BCBs position on most Sabre FTD applications?Again, any inputs or thoughts appreciated.
Depends on your storage needs. If you have a side entry or smaller garage, then get the single so you can move it by hand. If you have a large easy to back in garage then go w/ the tandem. Either way, make sure you get a swing tongue on your trailer.
Davant wrote:Anyone have any inputs on which is better?. I am trying to decide which way to go on a new boat order and I guess I am torn between the two. I will be relocating for work soon, so I do not know what my new storage condition will be even though right now I do not have any issues with storage with a tandem. I like the looks of the tandem much better than single, but I do not know if the additional costs outweigh this. I can see myself making a long distance haul a couple time a year, say over 500 miles round trip, but most of the time I will be trailering locally and less than 40 miles roundtrip. Is any future re-sale give one a positive over the other? What is BCBs position on most Sabre FTD applications?Again, any inputs or thoughts appreciated.Davant,IMO its what you prefer. Ive had both single and dual axle and really cant tell much of a difference when pulling my boat. Ive done a thousand mile drive one way to Falcon lake with a single axle trailer and never one issue or experience. It can be argued that a dual axle will offer more control but after owning both with my BassCats I cant really tell that much difference from my experience. After owning a dual axle trailer (PIV and Eyra) I went back to single axle SabreFTD specifically for maneuverability to store my boat in my garage. I have to make 90° turns at my house. Now a dual axle has more appeal to the eye and having an extra set of wheels on your trailer is nice in case of a flat tire or wheal bearing challenge so that is a positive for sure for a dual axle trailer. My first boat was a Sabre with single axle and never had a problem selling my boat with a single axle trailer. Hope this helps.FlyLast edited by Flyswatter on March 26th, 2013, 2:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Fuel mileage will improve with single axles when towing.
Yesterday I decided was a good day to repack my bearings on a 2009 Sabre. After it was done, was glad I only had one axle to do. At 52 getting up and down is just not as easy as it was at one time. The other thing I think about is tire changing time and the expense of four as opposed to two. I also like being able to move my boat by myself when I need to. I know everyone has an opinion on this but for me single axle unless weight warrants two axles.
Bass Cat Boats wrote:Fuel mileage will improve with single axles when towing.Amen to that!
I had double on my Sabre. It looks longer on trailer but I would do single with step bar.golfen
Ive got a tandem on Sabre FTD and I love. I believe it rides much smoother than a single axle which is a must on some of the roads where I live. Just my perception. I also like the extra piece of mind if I ever had a blow out at highway speeds. Plus, the boat just looks badass on a tandem.Ill likely buy another if and when I decide to buy another Cat. Everybody has a preference I guess.
Tandem is a total overkill on a Sabre. It sounds like you already have your mind made up about a tandem and just looking for us to talk you out of it. If you have the coin get it. I had a P2 with a single and never had an issue. Sold it quick too when the time came. Most 18 boats comes with an single axle and with the quality of the BCB trailer you will not have an issue. I would weigh the cost of the upgrade to a tandem and see how close you are on price to a bigger boat like a P2 or PIV Special.
I have a single axle which BCB put heavy duty tires on under an Eyra with a 200 ProXS and it trailers and moves around and into my garage like a dream. Also, I have had my share of flats on my trailers in the last 40 plus years and changing a tire on a single is easier than on a tandem. And by the way the Eyra with the 200 gets out of the hole the best I have ever had and it touches 70 with 2 of us and tourn load.
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