Which trailer for 1977 C 22

[Ed]

I just purchased a C22 and must pick it up about 700 miles away. The boat has no trailer so I need to locate one. The boat is in Marylandand I live about 15 miles from Lake Lanier near Atlanta, GA. Here is my questions: 1. What type of trailer should I buy - single or tandem?2. I think the weight of the boat is about 3000???3. Also how much space between the bottom of the keel to the underside of the boat when fully retractable.  I saw 18" somewhere but I'm not sure. How far should the bunks be above the frame. Should I have a center board for the keel to rest upon. Is there anything else you can think of I need to know for the trailer part. I have been sailing a small 14 footer for the last 20 years, but I figure it's time to do some drier sailing and have some creature comforts. I would really appreciate any advice.

 

[mojobear]

I just did this.

Hi, good luck on your new c22. I just picked up my new used c22 and it came with a trailer. I had to register the trailer and get plate for it. Also you want working lights. My understanding is that the keel is all the way up when you load your boat onto the trailer and once it is on the trailer, lower the keel till it just rests on the keel board. Not too far down though, you will feel when its just right. My trailer is single axle. I towed my c22 about 300 miles and had no problems with it... Mojobear

 

[Timm R]

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I also had the same situation .It was pointed out to me that with the single axle trailer you could work on the boat much easier.Lower the front support the rear and raise the front again support the front and remove the trailer.Estimates vary but it is my understanding that the boat is actuallly closer to 2300 to 2400 pounds.This of courses is without all the stuff we tend to add ,outboard,fresh water ,gas etc.The bunk height will vary .They will be higher in the bow and lower in the middle and will raise up slightly.The front is 12 inches from the frame,the rear is 18 inches.Another thing to consider is the placement of the boat in relationship to the axle.I have found that if the bow is not up tight to the winch I lose alot of tongue weight.If the bow is tight to the winch and the transon fills up witth just a few inches of water and I climb in the boat from the back the whole boat and trailer can tip back.I just went out and measured the bottom of the keel to the bottom of the hull,13 inches.I was told that after the boat was on the trailer lower the keel onto it's "V" so that it's weight isn't bouncing down the road pulling on the for bolts for the keel pivot pin.