Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

[hazmat5760]

Can't find a trailer in my area for my boat, but there are tons in GA and FL. Has anyone ever bought a trailer without actually looking at it and have it shipped to you?

Any suggestions?

 

[Snowfish]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

Bad idea. Unless it's brand new, with warrantee. Or practically free and you don't mind paying the freight.

 

[LIQUID PROZAC]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

NO WAY

 

[204 Escape]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

My mechanic bought one just last week in a salvage yard, for $75.00 NO TITLE. THe trailer that is under the boat he has, was hit, and totaled out. He says he can get a title, or the necessary paper work. It needs a winch, but he can take the one off of the wrecked trailer that he has.

I thought he did pretty well.

THe trailer needs sandblasted, and paint.

P.S. It's a Shorelander trailer.

 

[hazmat5760]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

The two that we saw online today were both $500. Probably won't do it, but damn it's tempting. Tons of trailers for 15-20' boats, but nothing for 22'ers.

 

[Bob's Garage]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

We have a huge amount of used trailers here in Florida, so take a vacation, come look for one and take it home. CL is a good place to start but so is E-bay and google.

 

[hazmat5760]

Re: Buying a trailer with out actually looking at it.

Thanks to craigslist, I found a trailer. Well, more like a trailer found me. Posted a want ad and had a guy email me with his trailer. It just happens to have an old boat on it.