trailer plans

[Joe]

go to any web site. click on boat trailers. 95% of all posts are trailers wanted. if you can weld and understand the difference between power and sail boats what are you waiting for? The major trailer manufactures want so much money for their trailers that you can never expect to get your money back. Your only hope is that your next boat will fit the trailer. I truly love my H-27, but every now and again I'll see another boat and like the cut of her jib and wonder what it would feel like beneath me. The cost of a wondering eye is deep. You can't keep every boat you've ever owned, at least that's what my wife keeps telling me. I am not ready to sell or trade yet, and if I could find a trailer that I could afford, I might never look at another boat. At least not until mid Oct. If you know of a reasonable trailer builder post it. thanks

 

[David Foster]

Maybe hauling 7000 pounds costs $$$

So I would expect a trailer for our boats to reflect the weight and safety needs. I have seen a couple, but they are used for winter storage more than getting to a new sailing ground cross country.I hope you find the trailer and towing vehicle you are looking for.If you really must have mobility, then the newer, 3000 pound, water ballasted 260 type boat and trailer is designed to give it to you. But I don't think that is a low cost solution either.DavidLady Lillie'77 h27

 

[Ed Schenck]

Agree with David.

Funny you should bring this up. I was just thinking the other day that a trailer boat would be the perfect "second" boat. I would not give up my H37C. But I also would like to travel West and try some of those lakes we read about here on HOW.But the H27 is way too much boat for that. Just something with enough of a cabin for an occasional overnight "campout". Even the H25 would be a load. Maybe an H23? Love those lines, see Related Link.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Trailers

I have seen some converted power boat trailers and only one was done right in the past 20 years being around boats. Alot depends on the keel configuration and so forth. Are you going to use bunk boards or rollers. Rollers are not good unless there are many for I have seen many indentations in the hulls.The first thing to look at is of course the keel tray. You will need to make sure it is supported by the trailer as it should be designed to take the weight of the boat. Is the trailer strong enough and what about the welds on it. You have to figure the steel will not bend as smaller steel beams will not take the weights and you will see the trailer flex going down the road and after a period of time, it will break somewhere. The keel tray needs to be long and wide. Most recommend that the tongue on the tow vehicle carry 10% of the weight for both trailer and boat.States have vaious laws as to weghts, axles and brakes; therefore, you need to check with the state you are in. Most states will require brakes over 3000 pounds total whether surge or electric. PA requires brakes on all axles and I have heard of one state out lawing surge brakes which I question. The tires need to carry the load of the trailer and boat plus have a safety margin in it. If not, you could have a blow out and if the boat is sitting high on the trailer on a single axle, you will not want to experience a blow out. Will you be over width and if so that will put you into a different catagory as to when you may tow and do not forget to get the wide load permits.There is alot more but maybe this will be helpful should you desire to revamp a trailer for a sailboat.Crazy Dave Condon

 

[Jim Bessinger]

Custom Trailer

I live in Denver Co. and purchased a Hunter 30 from Seattle, had it delivered to Denver. I had Stockton Truck and Welding in Stockton Missouri build a trailer which fit the boat perfectly. The trailer is extra heavy duty and works great. Stan Mick is the peerson I dealt with and their number is 417-276-4027. They do not have E-mail. Price was $5,400.00 for my unit. I had it made with two 7,000 # torsion spring axles, they were easy to deal with.Jim Bessinger