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ryanwhaler posted 07-27-2003 03:49 PM ET (US)
I have two boats now, a 1975 Boston Whaler 11' Sport and a 1940’s 13' wooden project boat. The wooden boat did not come with a trailer.
I have never liked the trailer I have for my Whaler. The tires are to small, now it needs a new light kit, its to long for my boat ect.....
I've had to wooden boat on the trailer a few times so it could be moved, it fits better, all I'd have to do to make it perfect would be to raise the keel rollers a little.
So,
I'm thinking of getting a new trailer for my 11-Sport and using the one I have now with the wooden boat.
My question is,
What kind of trailer would you suggest?
How much should I expect to pay for nice trailer?
Thank you in advance.
HAPPYJIM posted 07-27-2003 09:10 PM ET (US)
Check with the boat yards and marinas in your area for a used one just sitting around.
I'm not sure but a jet ski trailer may fit your boat with a little adjustment and some rollers.
Offshore20 posted 07-27-2003 09:24 PM ET (US)
Ryan, Don't waste your time with used unless in perfect condition. You can get a brand new Karavan or equivalent for around $400.00. Most sellers want too much for thier used trailers. This is a very basic trailer "very little mark up". Also I would look at the next size up that would accomodate a 13 ft. in case you buy a larger boat.
Offshore20
ryanwhaler posted 07-27-2003 09:38 PM ET (US)
I had to overhall the trailer I have now, I don't want to do that again, been there done that and hated it.
I will only buy new, or not at all. For $400 its worth it.
Any suggestions on what make to look for?
HAPPYJIM posted 07-27-2003 10:13 PM ET (US)
Sorry, read post again and saw that you wanted NEW.
Used trailers are ok for me, I use then all the time, but I can weld and do wiring in my shop.
I'm thinking about making an aluminium one for my 21 footer.
ryanwhaler posted 07-27-2003 10:33 PM ET (US)
No need to say sorry, I've been there many times. ;)
You must be handy if you can make a trailer for a 21footer yourseff!!!

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Author	Topic: Trailer for 11-Sport.
ryanwhaler	posted 07-27-2003 03:49 PM ET (US) I have two boats now, a 1975 Boston Whaler 11' Sport and a 1940’s 13' wooden project boat. The wooden boat did not come with a trailer. I have never liked the trailer I have for my Whaler. The tires are to small, now it needs a new light kit, its to long for my boat ect..... I've had to wooden boat on the trailer a few times so it could be moved, it fits better, all I'd have to do to make it perfect would be to raise the keel rollers a little. So, I'm thinking of getting a new trailer for my 11-Sport and using the one I have now with the wooden boat. My question is, What kind of trailer would you suggest? How much should I expect to pay for nice trailer? Thank you in advance.
HAPPYJIM	posted 07-27-2003 09:10 PM ET (US) Check with the boat yards and marinas in your area for a used one just sitting around. I'm not sure but a jet ski trailer may fit your boat with a little adjustment and some rollers.
Offshore20	posted 07-27-2003 09:24 PM ET (US) Ryan, Don't waste your time with used unless in perfect condition. You can get a brand new Karavan or equivalent for around $400.00. Most sellers want too much for thier used trailers. This is a very basic trailer "very little mark up". Also I would look at the next size up that would accomodate a 13 ft. in case you buy a larger boat. Offshore20
ryanwhaler	posted 07-27-2003 09:38 PM ET (US) I had to overhall the trailer I have now, I don't want to do that again, been there done that and hated it. I will only buy new, or not at all. For $400 its worth it. Any suggestions on what make to look for?
HAPPYJIM	posted 07-27-2003 10:13 PM ET (US) Sorry, read post again and saw that you wanted NEW. Used trailers are ok for me, I use then all the time, but I can weld and do wiring in my shop. I'm thinking about making an aluminium one for my 21 footer.
ryanwhaler	posted 07-27-2003 10:33 PM ET (US) No need to say sorry, I've been there many times. ;) You must be handy if you can make a trailer for a 21footer yourseff!!!