Looking for a trailer

[Tim K.]

I need to know if a Catalina 27 is trailerable. Have the opportunity to aquire one however the availabilty of dock space in this area is at a premium. If so, where could I locate one?

 

[Nick]

Yup, It's Still Back There . . .

Tim, Although not designed to be trailerable I've heard of it being done and I've also seen enough stories on the net to realize it's certainly possible to trailer a Catalina 27. However, I wouldn't think it's something you'd want to do (in place of a slip) on a weekend basis. A Catalina 27 is relatively heavy (you'd need a bigish vehicle to haul it up any kind of steep launch ramp) not to mention stepping and un-stepping a hundred pound mast even if it's the tabernacle (hinged mast step) variety. Most of the C-27 trailers I've heard about or seen pictures of seemed to be locally manufactured (either by the owner or contracted out to a local machine shop). Try a search for "Catalina 27 trailer" at google.com or boattrader.com, maybe you can find one for sale. Also, I believe Catalina 27s are too wide to be legal on the road, but only by inches. Most of the reports indicated no-one noticed the extra width. Not being able to find a slip is tough. I hope you can get things worked out. Good luck,Nick "Julia Bell" Catalina 27Hull #86

 

[Brad Williams]

My guess is that Trail Rite made the trailers

for Catalina.The previous responses are right about needing a huge truck. And I tend to agree that the boat is only over the legal limit by a smidgion -- it's doubtful that you'd have any problems. After saying that however, I understand that the fines for illegal towing are steep. Permits are relatively cheap (I think you are talking $10 or $20).Can you store the boat on a trailer and "dry sail" it....ie leave it rigged on the trailer at the marina? Would save you a lot of hassle.Brad

 

[Tim K.]

Echo Gulf

I would truly appreciate any help with the trailer design. You may E-Mail me @ tlm384@hotmail.com. This may be a better forum for fax number. Thanks again

 

[Echo Gulf]

On it's way

It's on it's way, be prepared for a very large e-mail. Best of luck to you.