Posted by Faz81 on 09/30/20 - 5:16 PM
#1
Hi- new to the forum and this is my first post. I need a new trailer for my 1981 Montauk 17. i bought the boat and trailer 8 years ago and fish in the SF bay area (Lakes, Delta, Bay, and Ocean). I absolutely love it! Unfortunately had a mishap today and dropped the trailer hitch about a foot. I now have visible crack on the tongue back by the spare tire. I think it's too far gone for a weld job so I'm going to get a replacement trailer. Question is what is the procedure? if i buy on line do they deliver to my house? What to you do to get ride of old trailer? Any advice would be appreciated!
Posted by Phil T on 09/30/20 - 6:13 PM
#2
Two years ago I purchased my boat on a crap trailer.
I ordered a new one. When it arrived at the dealer, I brought my boat to the dealer. I made adjustments to the trailer (added keel rollers myself) and they used a travel crane to transfer it to the new trailer.
I drove the boat with new trailer home, returned to the dealer and picked up the old trailer which I soonafter sold on Craigslist.
Shop dealers hard, prices vary...a LOT. Estimate for your trailer should be $2500-$2800 max.
Posted by Phil T on 09/30/20 - 6:15 PM
#3
If dealer does not have a crane, you can shift it manually. Helped an owner do it on an Outrage 22 w/whalerdrive.