Posted by dl38s on 09/07/20 - 5:29 PM
#1
Just purchased a 1997 17 DC Dauntless with 115 2 stroke Evin. No trailer. Found trailer used. . Owner said it was a 17 ft rescue boat trailer My guess a Montauk/. Rated at 3500lbs so plenty of coverage. My concern is bunk board placment. but trailer also has keel rollers. looks heavy duty. Any input would be great.
Posted by Phil T on 09/07/20 - 6:34 PM
#2
Trailers are designed for boat length, width and weight, not specific models.
The key measurement is the length from the bow stop roller to the last crossmember. It should be a minimum of ~16'3 to a max of 17'3.
The transom of the boat should be over the rear cross member.
The bow stop should be resting on the top of the bow eye with the winch strap going under the bow roller.
Keel rollers are good.
The boat is placed on the keel rollers and the side bunks are placed ~ 2 ft off center to balance the boat side to side. The bunks do not support the boat.
What specific input are you asking for? List it.
Keep in mind a trailer with a rating of 3500lbs may have springs that are too stiff for the Montauk and the ride could be jarring.
Post a photo of the trailer.
Posted by dl38silb on 09/18/20 - 12:42 PM
#4
Thanks for the info, I was able to find a new Sealion bunk trailer rated at 2600lbs with 14 inch tires. Got boat off the blocks and on the trailer in an eventful 2 hours with the 85 year old owner and his 91 year old neighbor. could have been a Seinfeld episode. Boat is now in its new home on Greenwood lake NJ.