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[quote=ctcataman]I am setting up a tilting trailer for a Marstrom Tornado. This is being done in Solidworks, so I can see the issues before the steel work starts. It is built on a standard boat trailer, with wheels larger than most cat trailers use, 14 inches. I read about needing a stable platform, and this one was available, with a nice 3x3 frame. It ought to stay put with the boat on board due to its weight. The track is about 7 feet. When the boat is centered on the trailer, the lower hull is over the wheel, making the boat a foot taller. But to get out side of the wheel, means the boat will be off to one side by 8 or 10 inches, which would put the boat and the center of gravity slightly offset. Not ideal. Has anyone run into this issue? I know you ideally want everything centered, but not sure how critical this distance is.

I am going to have the lower hull be on the passenger side of the car, and the lifted hull on the drivers side.
 I can imagine even on a perfectly centered trailer, the tilted trampoline or hull will make towing a nerve wracking operation.

I have images and will try to get them in an album.

Thanks for passing on any experience.[/quote]

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