Hello
I don't know very much about boats or trailers, but my boss asked me to help him research the trailers available for his Monterey 228 Bowrider. I've talked to a few dealers, and they all seem to have their own 3rd party manufacture that they recommend. Here's what we're looking for in a trailer, and if you have any expertise to share, I would very much appreciate your help.
Monterey 228 Bowrider
Length: 21' 6"
Weight: 3800lbs (+ 57 gallon fuel tank)
This boat and its trailer will be eventually be brought to Costa Rica, where the boat will need to be loaded/unloaded into the water without access to slips. Is this possible? The boat will be grounded when not in use, so we're looking for a trailer that is good for easy on/off. Since the trailer will be used around salt water, I've been told that trailers with rollers will rust. Magic Tilt makes a roller trailer that is fully galvanized. Is this what I should look for?
Does a boat this size needs a motorized winch, or is a crank winch sufficient to load the boat onto the trailer?
As far as brands go, can a Monterey boat ride on a different manufacturer's trailer? Is there any downside to this? Is it worth investing in a Monterey brand trailer?
Any help would be appreciated, and the sooner the better. We're looking to buy a trailer by the end of this week.
Thanks for your time
Nathan
I don't know very much about boats or trailers, but my boss asked me to help him research the trailers available for his Monterey 228 Bowrider. I've talked to a few dealers, and they all seem to have their own 3rd party manufacture that they recommend. Here's what we're looking for in a trailer, and if you have any expertise to share, I would very much appreciate your help.
Monterey 228 Bowrider
Length: 21' 6"
Weight: 3800lbs (+ 57 gallon fuel tank)
This boat and its trailer will be eventually be brought to Costa Rica, where the boat will need to be loaded/unloaded into the water without access to slips. Is this possible? The boat will be grounded when not in use, so we're looking for a trailer that is good for easy on/off. Since the trailer will be used around salt water, I've been told that trailers with rollers will rust. Magic Tilt makes a roller trailer that is fully galvanized. Is this what I should look for?
Does a boat this size needs a motorized winch, or is a crank winch sufficient to load the boat onto the trailer?
As far as brands go, can a Monterey boat ride on a different manufacturer's trailer? Is there any downside to this? Is it worth investing in a Monterey brand trailer?
Any help would be appreciated, and the sooner the better. We're looking to buy a trailer by the end of this week.
Thanks for your time
Nathan
with a normal trailer