Posted by bobhil on 05/08/07 - 4:07 PM
#1
For a Montauk 17 what would you buy for a new trailer, Saltwater will be a big factor. I want to buy new as I do not want problems Makes and models along with
prices would be helpful
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/08/07 - 4:19 PM
#2
Bob,
Lots of good trailers out there.
I would suggest a trailer with:
1. Keel Rollers on all cross-members. (double keel rollers for larger Whalers) (Stoltz preferred)
2. 4 Carpeted Bunks (2 long and 2 short)
3. Galvanized or Aluminum
4. Side Bunks or Rollers if you launch where there is wind or current.
5. Super Bow Stop Roller (Stoltz preferred)
I have attached a photo below of a Trail-Rite trailer that is setup the way I would want my trailer setup. See the link below. I know it is too much for a Montauk but you get my idea of how I like mine setup. All of my trailers have been setup this way and I have never had a problem.
http://www.trailrite.com/galv_-2999_s...9_sing.htm
Note in the photo the 2 long and 2 short bunks. Also note the Super Bow Stop Roller and Keel Rollers on every cross-member.... Personally, I wouldn't have anything else.
On the West Coast, I would recommend Trail-Rite, Pacific, or King trailers.
Not sure which ones on the East Coast or Florida that I would recommend.
Take a look at the weblinks on this site for trailer manufacturers.
http://www.whalercentral.com/weblinks...?cat_id=21
Edited by Joe Kriz on 05/08/07 - 4:25 PM
Posted by Jeff on 05/08/07 - 4:26 PM
#3
Being that you are down in Florida you can not beat the Continental Trailers. Since you live just up the road from them you can go right to the factory and get them even cheaper.
Edited by Jeff on 05/08/07 - 5:06 PM
Posted by RGT on 05/10/07 - 6:57 AM
#4
I own both, aluminum and galvanized, trailers. Both are a little over fours years old and flushed with plenty of fresh water after use. The galvanized is starting to show signs of saltwater use where the aluminim is still like new. When the galvanized goes it will be replaced with aluminum (Continental most likely).
Oh yeah. Both are used here in Florida. ;)
Posted by arthureld on 06/08/07 - 9:25 AM
#5
The trailer that came with my 1984 Outrage 20 about 32 rubber rollers on it. It has no bunks, no guides and no keel rollers. Is this type of trailer ok for my boat?
Posted by DelawareDan on 06/08/07 - 10:12 AM
#6
arthureld: Boston Whaler recommends that the boat be supported along its keel with rollers. The way Joe's is setup is in perfect accord with the manufacturer's recommendations. The bunks should be adjusted so that they just support the boat from tipping one way or another. The keel rollers should be taking all the weight. If yours has keel rollers that can take all the weight, depending on the setup of the other rollers... if you can adjust them so that the keel is supported, it would work well. It may also be possible to add keel rollers, and note that they are best doubled up (two per crossmember) especially at the transom, which has to bear the additional weight of the motor.