I am looking for a catalina 30 with a trailer somewhere close to the 4 corners area. I know it is a long shot but thought someone here might know of something. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.
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Catalina 30 on a trailer?
Uh....I don't think that it would be a fun job to trailer the 10,000 boat. Not to mention putting the mast up and down.
Uh....I don't think that it would be a fun job to trailer the 10,000 boat. Not to mention putting the mast up and down.
Trailer
Towing that boat would be a major undertaking...30' x 11' and well over 10k. You'd need a big heavy duty, preferably diesel, truck, permits for a wide load, a bear to launch/set up the mast/etc. Check out these sites, lot of boats for sale here: www.yachtworld.com www.catalinaowners.com www.boatus.com www.ablboats.com www.boats.com www.sailboatlistings.com/
Towing that boat would be a major undertaking...30' x 11' and well over 10k. You'd need a big heavy duty, preferably diesel, truck, permits for a wide load, a bear to launch/set up the mast/etc. Check out these sites, lot of boats for sale here: www.yachtworld.com www.catalinaowners.com www.boatus.com www.ablboats.com www.boats.com www.sailboatlistings.com/
Prepared for problems
We have a large diesel truck and are prepared to deal with the wide load permits and what not. I know it is not a small undertaking to move a boat that size. The main reason for needing a trailer is the marina here isn't equiped to deal with a boat that size as far as moving it or taking it out of the water. So if we got it here and in the water we would have no way to take it out for repairs or anything. We arent looking to trailer sail it, just to be able to move it if needed. Most of the moving would just be from the water to the marina's dry dock storage yard.
We have a large diesel truck and are prepared to deal with the wide load permits and what not. I know it is not a small undertaking to move a boat that size. The main reason for needing a trailer is the marina here isn't equiped to deal with a boat that size as far as moving it or taking it out of the water. So if we got it here and in the water we would have no way to take it out for repairs or anything. We arent looking to trailer sail it, just to be able to move it if needed. Most of the moving would just be from the water to the marina's dry dock storage yard.
Trailer
You don't say where you are located, but where I am, I hired a guy to move my boat to my lake. It is a C320, that stays in the water. I have diesel dually truck (not for the boat, but for a 5th wheel RV) but can not see the expense of buying, maintaining and storing a trailer that I 'might' need sometime in the future.
You don't say where you are located, but where I am, I hired a guy to move my boat to my lake. It is a C320, that stays in the water. I have diesel dually truck (not for the boat, but for a 5th wheel RV) but can not see the expense of buying, maintaining and storing a trailer that I 'might' need sometime in the future.
Trailer
I will need the trailer to take the boat out of the water every winter. Located in Durango, CO and the lake freezes in the wintertime.
I will need the trailer to take the boat out of the water every winter. Located in Durango, CO and the lake freezes in the wintertime.
TRY THE ANCHORAGE
THE ANCHORAGE IN DENVER IS REALLY GREAT. THEY DRAW FROM PUEBLO RESERVE, NAVAJO LAKE ETC. THEY WERE INVOLVED WHEN I BOUGHT MY C30 WITH TRAILER FROM PUEBLO, CO. THE ANCHORAGE ALSO ADVERTISES ON THE SITE. GOOD LUCK.
THE ANCHORAGE IN DENVER IS REALLY GREAT. THEY DRAW FROM PUEBLO RESERVE, NAVAJO LAKE ETC. THEY WERE INVOLVED WHEN I BOUGHT MY C30 WITH TRAILER FROM PUEBLO, CO. THE ANCHORAGE ALSO ADVERTISES ON THE SITE. GOOD LUCK.
I do it twice a year
It is not a problem!! I have a triple axle trailer that I haul my C30 on in spring and fall, I do the same as Ken, the marina lifts it into the cradle (only thing I don't like is trailering on the cradle) and out and they step the mast. It costs me about $500 to unload-launch & step mast, and the same for pulling out in fall. I pay a friend $100.00 (each way)with a 3500 4x4 chevy single rear wheels to haul it 8 miles to my house and back it into my barn. So for about $1100.00 per year I get indoor storage at home. The marina could cradle haul it to thier outdoor storage for $800.00 PER YEAR. After 6 years I am way ahead. I found the triple axle for $800.00 added lights and brakes, welded the cradle down and all set. Like I mentioned above I wouldn't want to go much farther or on many hills with just the cradle as it is not designed to carry uneven loads. I would add some solid braces and bigger pads, cross bracing etc. but really works quite well. Oh yea the mast goes on the bow and sterm rails and strapped down rides well. I am 13' to the top. With a custom trailer I could get 12" lower. So far we have taken the chance of not getting any permits, because we are able to take mostly back roads, and around here alot of BIG boats are being hauled here and there. Saved more money on that gamble. THINK LIKE A SAILOR !!! Good Luck Dean S/V Rubiayat www.blowinganddrifting@yahoo.com
It is not a problem!! I have a triple axle trailer that I haul my C30 on in spring and fall, I do the same as Ken, the marina lifts it into the cradle (only thing I don't like is trailering on the cradle) and out and they step the mast. It costs me about $500 to unload-launch & step mast, and the same for pulling out in fall. I pay a friend $100.00 (each way)with a 3500 4x4 chevy single rear wheels to haul it 8 miles to my house and back it into my barn. So for about $1100.00 per year I get indoor storage at home. The marina could cradle haul it to thier outdoor storage for $800.00 PER YEAR. After 6 years I am way ahead. I found the triple axle for $800.00 added lights and brakes, welded the cradle down and all set. Like I mentioned above I wouldn't want to go much farther or on many hills with just the cradle as it is not designed to carry uneven loads. I would add some solid braces and bigger pads, cross bracing etc. but really works quite well. Oh yea the mast goes on the bow and sterm rails and strapped down rides well. I am 13' to the top. With a custom trailer I could get 12" lower. So far we have taken the chance of not getting any permits, because we are able to take mostly back roads, and around here alot of BIG boats are being hauled here and there. Saved more money on that gamble. THINK LIKE A SAILOR !!! Good Luck Dean S/V Rubiayat www.blowinganddrifting@yahoo.com
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