best way to get a boat

[96ekhatch]

I am not new to boating or trailers but my dad was given a 26 foot boat with an inboard motor that is brand new it just needs to be put in but it doesn't have a trailer my dad doesn't want it but i do. But i have no way of getting it and i really don't have alot of money to spend on it whats the best way should i buy a trailer or get someone to tow it for me? how much would a trailer cost for this boat. Its the kind with like beds and a kitchen and outriggers.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: best way to get a boat

The first question you should ask yourself is IF you did have a suitable trailer, "Would any of my vehicles be suitable to tow it?". If the answer is yes, then the trailer is next issue. You have four options: 1) buy new, 2) buy used, 3) rent, 4) borrow a trailer, and there is a fifth but since you said you don't have much money, having a transport firm move it for you appears to be out of the question.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Re: best way to get a boat

This time of year on craigslist there are several people who will tow your boat for you some even have trailers.

 

[new boat guy]

Re: best way to get a boat

you were given a boat? IF you get a trailer it would probably be over 2500 new. used trailers are usually hard to find

 

[cbavier]

Re: best way to get a boat

Welcome to iboats. You didn't say where you are. I just checked craigs list and there are trailers in our area listed for sale. Expect to pay $1,000-$1400 for a good used trailer big enough to haul that 26 footer.

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: best way to get a boat

As stated, very hard to find used.

I have a trailer for all our boats. I don't like to have to wait around for help when I need to pull out the boat for maintenance.

In the winter I can pop the boats in the garage and move around etc.

 

[Ram58]

Re: best way to get a boat

Look on Ebay, you can usually find trailers on there. If you plan on owning a boat, unless you live on the water and even then occasionally, you're gonna need the use of a trailer.

 

[skargo]

Re: best way to get a boat

I had a very hard time finding a quality used trailer locally. I won one on Ebay, and drove 375 miles each way to get it.