Hi CMerrell...

Looks like you were posting while I was replying to Mike. Yes, the info plate on the side of the tongue says max capacity is 500 lbs. It's really light, and as old as my boat. It also has an aluminum patch welded to one of the two frame rails that diagonally split off from the tongue, where they were bent back to be parallel with the tongue. Even with just the boat on it, when trailered it flexes and bends alot--it makes me nervous. I know there are more sturdy trailers made, I have seen pics of trailers that carry two cats stacked.

You noted my tongue length concern, if I cannot find a hitch extension then I will move the boat back and obtain my 40/60 balance by placing heavier item at the front of the trailer bed.

I suppose if no-one has seen a Hobie trailered with the hulls unsupported, then it likely should not be done.

Thanks for your input!

Mark Owens
1976 H16 sail # 19857