H22/H260 Trailer Purchase Question

[Jim D]

Hi All:I am going to puchase a trailer to haul my H22 from my winter home (FL) to summer home (MA). Here is my dilemma and welcome all suggestions;I tried out sailing (1st time in life) with this H22 and seem to like it. I think I will use the H22 for 2 more seasons, and upgrade to a H260.Issue: I am hoping to buy a trailer only once. What do you think of sizing the new trailer for the H260, but using it for the H22 for a couple seasons. Note: Usage each season would be limited to the highway up and back to FL once a year. Once in MA, as in FL, it stays at the dock for the season.Also note... I have the option then of buying the trailer anyplace up/doen the eastern seaboard. Any suggestions for a vendor nearby I-95 ? Tropic Trailer in Tampa always seemed to have good products and prices.Thanks for all comments !Jim Dunlea

 

[Pat]

Trailer for H22/H260

Jim- have you considered that you may be able to sell the H22 quicker with a trailer? I would think that the trailer would be a real plus to the resale of that trailerable boat.

 

[Matt Borders]

Trailer Adds Considerable Value

For the small investment a trailer can be, it add a lot of resale value to your H22. I bought my H22 and it came with a trailer. When I was looking for a boat my main consideration was that it had to have a trailer. I am dry sailing my H-22. Saves a ton of money on slip fees, hauling the boat out, and bottom paint alone.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

trailers

everyone is right that a boat will sell quicker with a trailer. There are several on the market to include Performanc, trail rite, Magic Tilt and the one I like is Road King.Ask Phil Herring in the Chandlrey if he can help you with a trailer. When you do get the trailer, I suggest a yard to lift the boat and fit it to the trailer. Make sure there is 10% of the weight of the boat and trailer on the tongue. Do not overload the boat with gear in the back when traveling. I suggest taking the motor off but if you leave it on, I would not tie the shaft down but rather the top of the motor to a stanchion to help get weight off the outboard motor bracket.

 

[Mike B.]

Here's one for sale

in the Gear Here classified ads that might suit you - and it's in the sunshine state.