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bloller posted 02-14-2007 07:51 PM ET (US)
I'm in the market to replace my aging trailer on my 1970 16' whaler. The current trailer is a galvanized roller trailer with keel support at the bow. I plan on going with a a bunk trailer with keel rollers. What brand is the best and what kind of prices should I be looking for? There is very little information comparing different brands of trailers and their prices on the internet.
Teak Oil posted 02-14-2007 08:16 PM ET (US)
Is the trailer going to see a lot of saltwater?
bloller posted 02-15-2007 09:27 PM ET (US)
This trailer will see brackish water. Will a 1500lb capacity trailer handle my boat or is that cutting it to close?
Mambo Minnow posted 02-16-2007 11:44 AM ET (US)
What's all the clamor about Myco brand trailers? I saw these promoted in West Marine's Dreamboat giveaway last year. Also touted on the SKA endorsement circuit.
Whaler_bob posted 02-16-2007 11:53 AM ET (US)
Many trailers for 16'/17' boats are rated for 2500lbs or higher.
1500lbs cap won't cut it because your rig w/battery/gear and gas- including the trailer is very very near, at or over 1500 lbs.
bloller posted 02-16-2007 06:20 PM ET (US)
I thought the older presmirk 16' were lighter than the later models of the 80's and 90's. The bare hull is supposed to weigh around 550lbs. I have a wooden center console that weighs 200lbs at most, a battery, and a six gallon gas tank. The motor is a 93 Mercury 75hp which weighs about 250lbs. These should all add up to just over 1000lbs with nearly 500lbs to spare. Am I right?
Teak Oil posted 02-16-2007 08:14 PM ET (US)
You need at least a 2000GVW trailer. The older hulls are slightly lighter, but not that much. My Montauk has a 3000GVW trailer and it works and rides great.
where2 posted 02-19-2007 09:45 PM ET (US)
Ask "The Judge" why it's a worthwhile investment to make a trip to Tampa Florida to pick up a Loadmaster trailer from the factory.
http://www.loadmastertrailer.com/
Get the Stainless Steel option if you're dunking in Brackish water. It will seem expensive at first, but you'll enjoy it later if you ever have to take something off for a repair or adjustment.
Erik 88Montauk posted 02-20-2007 07:35 AM ET (US)
I hereby second the nomination of [L]oadmaster. I bought mine almost a year ago and it has been great. [Loadmaster] know the dimenisons and can build it right.
Erik 88Montauk posted 02-20-2007 10:32 AM ET (US)
Jim,
Thank you. I had not yet been corrected and it is a pleasure to now, officialy, be of the group. :):):)
Erik

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Author	Topic: 16-footer Trailer
bloller	posted 02-14-2007 07:51 PM ET (US) I'm in the market to replace my aging trailer on my 1970 16' whaler. The current trailer is a galvanized roller trailer with keel support at the bow. I plan on going with a a bunk trailer with keel rollers. What brand is the best and what kind of prices should I be looking for? There is very little information comparing different brands of trailers and their prices on the internet.
Teak Oil	posted 02-14-2007 08:16 PM ET (US) Is the trailer going to see a lot of saltwater?
bloller	posted 02-15-2007 09:27 PM ET (US) This trailer will see brackish water. Will a 1500lb capacity trailer handle my boat or is that cutting it to close?
Mambo Minnow	posted 02-16-2007 11:44 AM ET (US) What's all the clamor about Myco brand trailers? I saw these promoted in West Marine's Dreamboat giveaway last year. Also touted on the SKA endorsement circuit.
Whaler_bob	posted 02-16-2007 11:53 AM ET (US) Many trailers for 16'/17' boats are rated for 2500lbs or higher. 1500lbs cap won't cut it because your rig w/battery/gear and gas- including the trailer is very very near, at or over 1500 lbs.
bloller	posted 02-16-2007 06:20 PM ET (US) I thought the older presmirk 16' were lighter than the later models of the 80's and 90's. The bare hull is supposed to weigh around 550lbs. I have a wooden center console that weighs 200lbs at most, a battery, and a six gallon gas tank. The motor is a 93 Mercury 75hp which weighs about 250lbs. These should all add up to just over 1000lbs with nearly 500lbs to spare. Am I right?
Teak Oil	posted 02-16-2007 08:14 PM ET (US) You need at least a 2000GVW trailer. The older hulls are slightly lighter, but not that much. My Montauk has a 3000GVW trailer and it works and rides great.
where2	posted 02-19-2007 09:45 PM ET (US) Ask "The Judge" why it's a worthwhile investment to make a trip to Tampa Florida to pick up a Loadmaster trailer from the factory. http://www.loadmastertrailer.com/ Get the Stainless Steel option if you're dunking in Brackish water. It will seem expensive at first, but you'll enjoy it later if you ever have to take something off for a repair or adjustment.
Erik 88Montauk	posted 02-20-2007 07:35 AM ET (US) I hereby second the nomination of [L]oadmaster. I bought mine almost a year ago and it has been great. [Loadmaster] know the dimenisons and can build it right.
Erik 88Montauk	posted 02-20-2007 10:32 AM ET (US) Jim, Thank you. I had not yet been corrected and it is a pleasure to now, officialy, be of the group. :):):) Erik