Need suggestions on a new trailer

[john from md]

I have an 85 Bayliner Capri with a 85hp Force on it. The previous owner did not take care of the trailer and it died this weekend. I am looking to buy a new one and need suggestions. The boat is 16 feet long and weights 1275 (without gas and stuff) according to NADA.

I have surfed the web and find very few used trailers for my size boat. I also have tried to check dealer sites but haven't obtained too much info.

Does anyone know of a good place to go for trailers in Maryland?

Thanks in advance for the help folks.

John

 

[Nandy]

Re: Need suggestions on a new trailer

I cant help you with trailers in Maryland. However, what do you mean died? Maybe is fixable and you can save a bundle. Other than a rusted trailer I cant think of any parts for a trailer that will cost as much as a reasonably priced trailer for your boat.

 

[john from md]

Re: Need suggestions on a new trailer

Corrosion broke a cross member when I hit some rocks on the highway that fell out of a truck. Also the left spring bracket broke off the L angle that it was welded to. After we got it to a parking lot, we found corrosion working its way from the inside out. The main frames are eaten through on the underside pretty bad and it isn't salvageable.

I'm just lucky it didn't throw the boat off when it came apart.

John

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Need suggestions on a new trailer

craigslist, ebay. you will save a bundle. here you could find a trailer for $500 or less. this time buy a galvanized trailer. you need a 2000 lb capacity, minimum.

 

[Nandy]

Re: Need suggestions on a new trailer

Listen to TD, good thing is that even if you find an old trailer without papers you can probably just replace it without much problem. I have one trailer that is impossible to get registered and will be a replacement for another trailer some day. Real nice trailer...