trailer

Hi, We have a San Juan 23 we need to get out of the water. We’ve had a really hard time finding a trailer for it and I was wondering if anyone knows of some other boat trailers that would fit it. We’re okay with needing to do a little modification but nothing too thanks! Does anyone know, for...

Hey all! I'm looking into buying a new to me 1982 O'day 192. It's not in perfect condition, but I think it'll be a nice boat with a little TLC. One issue I wanted to ask about before I buy is something I noticed when examining the way the boat sat on the trailer. It looked like there were some...

I recently purchased a Catalina Capri 18 wing keel. When I went to launch at my local ramp, even with the trailer tongue fully extended it seemed pretty far from getting deep enough to float off the trailer. My tongue retracted is 56 inches, extended 80 inches (so extending the tongue adds 2...

Looking to sail along the Mississippi Gulf Coast this year. Looking for information on boat ramps that will allow "easy" access in/out. Have Catalina 25 with a wing keel which drafts 3 feet. Don't have trailer extension and not wanting to use cargo straps. Have tried calling several of the...

I’m looking into trailerable sailboats and of course the Cat 22 is a strong option. One question is whether my 2023 Mazda CX9 could safely tow it up to several hours on a highway. It’s AWD and red up to 3500 lbs. Sailboatdata.com indicates displacement sat 2250 lbs. with a 1000 lb trailer...

I picked up an almost free Merit 22 last weekend (had to pay for gas for 1,000 mile round trip), and it's far from perfect but shouldn't take that much work to get on the water. There are few issues that need to be addressed: 1. The keel support rusted out, and as a work around for moving the...

Any company/service for roadside assistance on Floridas west coast ? Besides the big insurance companies . Such won't touch my boat since is a 1976 Bristol 24(too old they say) as always, your input is great... ALSO if you know of a marina that can step the mast in this boat. Thx again Sincerely...

I owned a 1990 O'Day Daysailer 3 for the last 25 years. This boat provided me and my family with some amazing sailing fun over these years, especially on Lake Michigan each summer. Several weeks ago when hurricane Helene hit central Indiana one night with sustained winds of 35-40 and gusts of...

I am looking at purchasing a 1995 hunter 26. Upon inspection I see two sizeable indents in the hull close to the supports of the bunks on the trailer. Its hard to capture in the photos but I believe it’s about 2 or 3 inches indented. These indents don’t appear on the other side of the boat...

Hello sailing gurus, I have the opportunity to bid on this estate sale, auction sailboat in a couple weeks. It’s located two hours away and they do have a preview date coming up, but I just want to see if I can get the make / model and approximate year information from anybody else here who...

Hi all. I'm brand new here, so please excuse me if this has been posted elsewhere. I just joined a club with my Catalina 16.5k (fixed keel). I'll probable have to cable launch it from the trailer with a 30 foot strap. I've read that I need to mount my spare tire on the tongue in a working manner...

Hey friends! I wanted to know how folks are trailering their Catlina 270's? I read a forum back in 2018 and thought I'd ask again. Seems like stepping the mast is a much more of a process and unless you have the wing keel you may be using a hoist to come on and of the trailer. If anyone out...

Alan Explains Work Done to Restore the Catalina Trailer Wheels and Brake System

Hello everyone. I purchased a Catalina 25, the boat is near flawless but the trailer is complete garbage. The metal brackets holding the rollers have rotted beyond repair. Having a bit of experience welding I am planning on rebuilding it. I am thinking of instead of trying to rebuild the rollers...

I'm looking for a used trailer for a Capri 22 wing keel version. I'm located in Ontario Canada, need a trailer to move my boat from Ottawa to Toronto. My boat is currently on a trailer, but this has been mainly used for storing the boat in winter. Attaching some pictures to get your opinion on...

Hi! I’m buying a Catalina 30 in Michigan, and I need to transport it back to Bayfield. I own a truck that is up to the task, so thought I’d check if anyone here has a trailer they’d rent to me... or suggestions about where I could find one to rent. Thanks in advance for any tips.

Looking a used boat trailer for a 25’ O’Day. Fin keel. I’m located in Michigan. Willing to drive to a certain extent

The trailer tires on my M25 look to be dry-rotted. I assume I need to replace them. Is there a good place to get trailer tires online? What size tires do I need? I can’t make out the letters on the tires. Thanks.

Hi I am a new Catalina 25 (1983 fixed keel traditional interior) owner this year in New England and as the end of the end of the season is coming up quickly I am looking into options for the winter. As far as looking into a trailer: Would anyone have recommendations as to a trailer builder? Or...

Hello All- Came across this San Juan which seemed to be a pretty sweet deal until I saw the hull. Since it's been put on rollers on a trailer so much it had left pretty substantial indentations. I know fiberglass has some "memory" to it, but these seem pretty severe to me. Will these bounce...