Looking for a new trailer on Vancouver island
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baddogg
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Boston Whalers should not be trailered with an all roller trailer. They should have a trailer that is fitted with keel rollers as well as bunks. Hence, the boat's weight is supported at the keel and the bunks provide lateral support. It may be difficult to find the right trailer sitting on a lot. I have had good experience with Highliner Trailers in building the right trailer in the past. They have several dealers on the Island.
scott craven
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Road runner offer a combination bunk/roller trailer.
I got mine from SG Power in Victoria.
I got mine from SG Power in Victoria.
scott craven
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I would think 1200 lb would do it, but sometimes bigger is better 
gungadin
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It is difficult to find a trailer to fit a classic whaler, because they need to be supported by the keel rollers. The bunks are not used to support the boat weight, and should be adjusted to be about 1/4" away from the hull, enough that you can rock the boat when it is sitting on the rollers Most keel rollers will collapse over a few year and no longer allow the boat to roll on and off; they allow the boat to then rest on the bunks. This increases the effort to launch and retrieve the boat. After replacing my rollers 5 years +/- with Stoltz rollers, ( Stoltz Industries, Inc | Polyurethane Rollers for Boat Trailers ) that problem has gone away. To be certain of aligning the boat in the centre of the keel rollers, you can either use self centering rollers or install side boards. I have a friend with a 16ft Whaler that uses a combination of bunks in the rear and rollers near the front that seems to work well for him. I believe it was purchased here in CR at Campbell River Boatland so most likely a Roadrunner.
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I bought roller/ bunk combo 2 years ago. Really like it. Bunks center the boat every time. I don't expect the rollers to need replacement any time soon. The front rollers don't take much abuse. I do need to back in far enough to sink the bunks though. That is only downfall. As soon as the stern floats a bit the boat comes off trailer fast. Mine is Road Runner.
I ended up going with a highliner from island spring. They seemed like good guys and really helpful and we're more than happy to help with the roller/bunk combo. And one month lead time.. I spoke to a coast mountain and roadrunner can't even get wheels or tires to build small trailers right now.
Thanks Delray for the recommendation.
The trailer my boat is on now is a '89 highliner so I figure if it's it's held up for 30 years why not try for another.
Plus with today's market I can probably sell it for half the price as new. LOL.
Thanks Delray for the recommendation.
The trailer my boat is on now is a '89 highliner so I figure if it's it's held up for 30 years why not try for another.
Plus with today's market I can probably sell it for half the price as new. LOL.
Is that the correct way to trailer a whaler? Thanks.
gungadin
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Perhaps a few more keel rollers, but looks ok to me. Here is an article that may help you out. Classic Whaler: Boston Whaler: Reference: Trailering: Trailer Set Up (continuouswave.com)
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