This question may sound dumb to some but I am new to trailerable boats. What length trailer will I need for a 22'2" long Seafarer?
What size trailer
- Thread starter Lee Shore
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The simplest answer is that whatever company you buy the trailer from will size the trailer properly for your boat.
It's not so much about the length of the trailer. It's what size boat (weight, as well) the trailer will handle. Different trailer manufacturer's could have different 'overall' length trailers available for the same boat. The general rule is to measure your boat from bow eye to transom. Just use a tape measure and measure a STRAIGHT line on the ground. That is the most common length used to determine which trailer model (within a certain manufacturer) will fit.
It's not so much about the length of the trailer. It's what size boat (weight, as well) the trailer will handle. Different trailer manufacturer's could have different 'overall' length trailers available for the same boat. The general rule is to measure your boat from bow eye to transom. Just use a tape measure and measure a STRAIGHT line on the ground. That is the most common length used to determine which trailer model (within a certain manufacturer) will fit.
Thanks for your response. I am looking for a used trailer which may have been used to tow a different kind of boat so I was looking for a rule of thumb, ie the stern of the boat should be roughly even with the stern of the trailer, or maybe the transom should extend at least a foot past the bunks, ratio of length of bunks to length of boat,..that kind of info.
Generally, the end of the bunk/roller should be within a few inches of the transom (meaning, they should be "short" of the transom). If it's rollers, they obviously CAN NOT be behind the transom. But if you have bunks, the bunks could actually stick out past the stern... as long as you don't have trim tabs or transducers. It can still be done, but it's generally safer to not.
There is no hard and fast rule to the length of the bunks or the number of rollers. But more is never a bad thing. (1) set of bunks, about 8' or 10', is enough for that boat. But again, more won't hurt.
Do the measurement process I mentioned above and compare that to the trailer - from bow roller/winch stand to then end of the bunk/roller. Don't forget weight capacity. Take your dry weight, add engine/options/batteries/fuel/etc.
EDIT: Lee, you could also research the make/model of the trailer you're looking at. Either through the company's website or, usually the better way, by contacting them directly.
There is no hard and fast rule to the length of the bunks or the number of rollers. But more is never a bad thing. (1) set of bunks, about 8' or 10', is enough for that boat. But again, more won't hurt.
Do the measurement process I mentioned above and compare that to the trailer - from bow roller/winch stand to then end of the bunk/roller. Don't forget weight capacity. Take your dry weight, add engine/options/batteries/fuel/etc.
EDIT: Lee, you could also research the make/model of the trailer you're looking at. Either through the company's website or, usually the better way, by contacting them directly.
Parthery
GreatGrady Captain
Both of my Seafarers, as well as my 223 and 225 were all on trailers that were designed for 22-24' boats with around a 7000 GVW. GVW is capacity plus the weight of the trailer itself. Net capacity was right around 6K.
Second DennisG...check with the trailer manufacturer. Also I'd shop new as well. A used trailer that needs work won't be much cheaper, if at all.
Second DennisG...check with the trailer manufacturer. Also I'd shop new as well. A used trailer that needs work won't be much cheaper, if at all.
A run of the mill tandem axle 5400lb trailer will likely fit. If you buy bigger than necessary you may need to move axles to achieve proper tongue weight. I bought a new one last summer for a 232 gulfstream for 3000.00 even. New is nice.
Good info guys, thank you. New 3000 to 3200 bucks is what I have found. I only need to tow the boat about one mile a few times a year so I don't need the best but I would like to get one before hurricane season. I'm going to check out a dealer in Virginia who says he has a bunch.