chrism1
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im looking for any information for the hire of a trailer to carry a 266 princess (28ft) cruiser in the southcoast. anyone got any advice, be much appreciated
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lanason
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Hello - So you want to hire - as a matter of interest how are you going to tow the trailer once you have hired it ??
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Dave1258
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There's a firm in Bournemouth that hire boat trailers
Bournemouth Trailer Hire. Dunno the address or phone No. Sorry.
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Bournemouth Trailer Hire. Dunno the address or phone No. Sorry.
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Planty
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Simple answer is: DON'T DO IT, hire a trailer that is, not towing, thats a great adventure. My experience of hire trailers is not at all good, either Boat type or other. When I wanted to take my previous boat (Searay 225 W/E) to Spain, hired a trailer from Southampton. Catalogue of disasters. It seems this unit as many others available to hire are actually normally just used as "mules" for moving stuff around in local areas, by the hire company as an means of extra income. Hence, badly maintained, etc. etc. the one I got, ... broke ....twice, had 3 blow outs, nightmare!
My advice, have a look around your local boat park or possibly even better put a post up on this forum, and ask if anyone has a Trailer that you may be able to "hire/borrow" off them that is in good nick yet not required whilst you need it, as there boat is in water, or whatever. Guarantee an owners trailer will be a far better bet.
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My advice, have a look around your local boat park or possibly even better put a post up on this forum, and ask if anyone has a Trailer that you may be able to "hire/borrow" off them that is in good nick yet not required whilst you need it, as there boat is in water, or whatever. Guarantee an owners trailer will be a far better bet.
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Pollyanna
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Chris,
Just trailed my old Princess 25 from the Humber down to the Thames in Reading.
Was going to take it back North on Friday. It has keel rollers and flat beds to support the hull. You are welcome to "borrow" it and can PM me for details.
But before you go any further please consider the following:
The towing vehicle needs to be up to the job. I have a Grand Cherokee with a max towing weight of 3500kg (braked). 4l petrol engine and she tows the boat well.
The weight distribution on the trailer needs to be set up for the individual boat.
Nose weight on the tow ball is CRITICAL especially with planning boats. The aerodynamics of the hull will produce lift at speed, as I found to my cost. Snaking across all three lanes of the M18 on your first towing trip rivals any of the rides at Altern Towers.
Petrol consumption dips to around 13mpg and becomes very expensive over long distances. You will also need to make sure your insurance covers towing a boat that size.
It would be a lot less stressful to handover responsibility to a specialised haulage company and it may not cost you much more with all taken into consideration.
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Just trailed my old Princess 25 from the Humber down to the Thames in Reading.
Was going to take it back North on Friday. It has keel rollers and flat beds to support the hull. You are welcome to "borrow" it and can PM me for details.
But before you go any further please consider the following:
The towing vehicle needs to be up to the job. I have a Grand Cherokee with a max towing weight of 3500kg (braked). 4l petrol engine and she tows the boat well.
The weight distribution on the trailer needs to be set up for the individual boat.
Nose weight on the tow ball is CRITICAL especially with planning boats. The aerodynamics of the hull will produce lift at speed, as I found to my cost. Snaking across all three lanes of the M18 on your first towing trip rivals any of the rides at Altern Towers.
Petrol consumption dips to around 13mpg and becomes very expensive over long distances. You will also need to make sure your insurance covers towing a boat that size.
It would be a lot less stressful to handover responsibility to a specialised haulage company and it may not cost you much more with all taken into consideration.
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Chris_d
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I think a Princess 266 maybe a bit too big and heavy for a conventional boat trailer, the weight limit is 3500kgs for boat and trailer, above this you need need a truck with air brakes linked to the trailer etc.. If its a twin engined version it will almost certainly be too heavy.
It might just be easier to call a proffesional boat moving company.
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It might just be easier to call a proffesional boat moving company.
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Nautorius
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Hi Chris,
I went through this problem as well. The easiest solution was buy a nearly new trailer and then sell it afterwards. You will loose £250 Max and have piece of mind.
Good luck and where are you taking her?
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I went through this problem as well. The easiest solution was buy a nearly new trailer and then sell it afterwards. You will loose £250 Max and have piece of mind.
Good luck and where are you taking her?
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landlockedpirate
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Ignoring the fact that the rig will be a bit illegal, I am selling my 2 year old Rapide 3500kg trailer. It was built to carry my 28ft four Winns (that weighs 3500kg on its own). Its a full roller,twin axle, sealed bearings (with spare), heavy duty winch and twin mounted spare wheels. PM if interested.
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