1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

Trailer for a Classic 13
geoellis	#1  Posted on 08/13/12 - 8:45 AM
Member Posts: 18 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/28/10	Hello all. I'm looking for opinions on whether this trailer would be a good fit for the Classic 13. It's a Gator trailer designed for a 12'-14' boat. I like the rollers down the middle with the bunks on the side. Seems perfect to me, but would love to hear some opinions. Thanks. https://picasaweb.google.com/10400146...3342496418 Edited by Tom W Clark on 08/13/12 - 9:04 AM 1959 Whaler 13 - Stencil 1357
blacksmithdog	#2  Posted on 08/13/12 - 10:23 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 417 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/26/06	If you don't have to go far to the ramp it's probably OK. I prefer a bit beefier trailer if you're going to be pulling it down the highway. Here's the one my 13' is on: http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr...ailer2.jpg
CES	#3  Posted on 08/13/12 - 12:10 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	geoellis wrote: Hello all. I'm looking for opinions on whether this trailer would be a good fit for the Classic 13. It's a Gator trailer designed for a 12'-14' boat. I like the rollers down the middle with the bunks on the side. Seems perfect to me, but would love to hear some opinions. Thanks. https://picasaweb.google.com/10400146...3342496418 Might want to look into something a tad bit larger..... Edited by CES on 08/13/12 - 12:11 PM Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
geoellis	#4  Posted on 08/13/12 - 1:25 PM
Member Posts: 18 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/28/10	I generally tow the 13 long distances, so a road worthy trailer is a must. 1959 Whaler 13 - Stencil 1357
blacksmithdog	#5  Posted on 08/13/12 - 2:25 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 417 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/26/06	I like the 13" tires and wheels on mine.
CES	#6  Posted on 08/14/12 - 8:51 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	geoellis wrote: I generally tow the 13 long distances, so a road worthy trailer is a must. I travel all over the place with mine....road worthiness is a must. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
Tom W Clark	#7  Posted on 08/14/12 - 9:12 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	I agree that trailer is marginal, at best.
geoellis	#8  Posted on 08/14/12 - 9:34 AM
Member Posts: 18 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/28/10	What makes that trailer so marginal? What would be ideal? 1959 Whaler 13 - Stencil 1357
blacksmithdog	#9  Posted on 08/14/12 - 10:36 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 417 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/26/06	The frame is small (kind of looks like a jon boat trailer), the bunks are short, and the tires and wheels are small.
EJR	#10  Posted on 11/04/12 - 12:14 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/12/09	blacksmithdog wrote: If you don't have to go far to the ramp it's probably OK. I prefer a bit beefier trailer if you're going to be pulling it down the highway. Here's the one my 13' is on: http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr...ailer2.jpg Looks very good. Do you mind sharing how much did it set you back?
blacksmithdog	#11  Posted on 11/04/12 - 4:02 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 417 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/26/06	How much I paid? That's a good question. I bought it directly from WesCo trailers. They had an order from a boat dealer, and when the delivery driver showed up, the dealer claimed he was just asking for a price quote, not ordering. I believe I paid around $850, they let me have it for the dealer price. I think the retail was around $1200.
EJR	#12  Posted on 11/04/12 - 4:28 PM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/12/09	Blacksmithdog A little pricey, but I have a bigger issue: closest dealer is in GA. What's the model number? Perhaps I get lucky on Craigslist.
FlyAU98	#13  Posted on 11/04/12 - 4:49 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 147 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/22/11	It looks pretty lightweight...The only boats I've seen on a trailer like that have been aluminum jon-boats... I bought my trailer from a Whaler dealer when his customer didn't want a trailer with his new boat...
blacksmithdog	#14  Posted on 11/05/12 - 4:36 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 417 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/26/06	EJR: It seems like there are trailer manufacturers like WesCo all over, I believe there's at least one in Florida. Maybe the best thing to do would be to run an ad on Craigslist. There are folks that buy a boat/motor/trailer combo and never use the trailer because they dry store it, or store it on a lift.
EJR	#15  Posted on 11/05/12 - 6:00 PM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/12/09	blacksmithdog wrote: EJR: It seems like there are trailer manufacturers like WesCo all over, I believe there's at least one in Florida. Maybe the best thing to do would be to run an ad on Craigslist. There are folks that buy a boat/motor/trailer combo and never use the trailer because they dry store it, or store it on a lift. You would think so, particularly in Orlando, the third largest metro area in the State. However, I can't find a local boat trailer dealer. There are companies for other types of trailers or boat dealers, either could order a trailer, but none carries an inventory for you to look at. Closest is 100 miles away. But I will try the Craigslist route. Thanks.
gary0319	#16  Posted on 11/05/12 - 6:30 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 218 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/25/12	blacksmithdog wrote: EJR: It seems like there are trailer manufacturers like WesCo all over, I believe there's at least one in Florida. Maybe the best thing to do would be to run an ad on Craigslist. There are folks that buy a boat/motor/trailer combo and never use the trailer because they dry store it, or store it on a lift. Contact Continental trailers home based in Clearwater FL. Plenty of styles for whalers and dealers all over Florida. I needed parts for the old Continental trailer under my Dauntless and they put in touch with a local dealer (great service from Barry Trailers in Sarasota, BTW) 1998 Dauntless 15 - 1998 Mercury 60
EJR	#17  Posted on 11/05/12 - 7:10 PM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/12/09	I already did. They don't have any trailers-only dealers in Orlando. They sent me to an outfit that makes other trailers (and they are very good at it) and can order Continental. But I still cannot go see one and touch it unless I drive 100 miles to Tampa.