Trailer or not to trailer

[proty]

My boat is currently in dry stack, and although I can get it put on the maintenance racks to administer some TLC it’s a bit awkward as I have to take all my tools etc. down and can only do this during the operating times of the dry stack,
I would prefer to have it at home for a month or so ,so I can give it a good clean, sort out some electrics etc., get cups of tea etc. However I don’t have a trailer. Is it worth spending 3K ish on one or organising some sort of transport to pick up and drop of in the drive on a bunk, and get it transported back to the stack when I’ve finished tinkering? Not sure of the cost of this, also it means I don’t have to find somewhere to store the trailer.
Thought about hiring one but it’s very pricey.
Any thoughts?

 

[wipe_out]

I keep ours on the driveway over the winter on a trailer.. I can easily do all the projects I feel like doing, keep the batteries charged, heat it if I want or dehumidify, polish, or whatever.. And best of all (apart from the initial cost of the trailer and some trailer maintenance) it's free.. I would say if you plan of having the boat a while and want to do bits and pieces during the off season go for the trailer and only pay yard fees for the season..

 

[Bigplumbs]

How big is the boat if it is 21 ft or under I would say defo get a trailer. Will save you loads in the long term

 

[r500sac]

My boat is currently in dry stack, and although I can get it put on the maintenance racks to administer some TLC it’s a bit awkward as I have to take all my tools etc. down and can only do this during the operating times of the dry stack,
I would prefer to have it at home for a month or so ,so I can give it a good clean, sort out some electrics etc., get cups of tea etc. However I don’t have a trailer. Is it worth spending 3K ish on one or organising some sort of transport to pick up and drop of in the drive on a bunk, and get it transported back to the stack when I’ve finished tinkering? Not sure of the cost of this, also it means I don’t have to find somewhere to store the trailer.
Thought about hiring one but it’s very pricey.
Any thoughts?

Maybe buy a second hand trailer and save a packet? By coincidence, I am just about to sell a barely used SBS R4 2500B.... it has only ever been used to go from the compound to the slipway at Northney Marina, and has been rinsed well every time its used. I'm going to keep the boat in the water from now on so the trailer will be sold. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[simonfraser]

Have you asked the dry stack guys what they would charge you to move your boat to your house ?

 

[Nick_H]

I wonder if you could rent a boat trailer for a month? It may be worth phoning around. Alternatively buy a used one and sell it again after.

 

[rattler1711]

buy a used trailer make sure its OK. made by a manufacturer not a back street merchant (saw one recently brand new in a mess with car tyres) and check the tyre on what you buy, mine blew yesterday 60mph on the M42 - boat & unused trailer but tyres 5 years past the sell by date - Ive learnt the hard way . DEfintely the best option although ask me that after 6 hrs onthe M5 back Torbay to Lincs

 

[Stats007]

Good roller trailers always sell easily. Typically a SBS / DeGraaff / Indespension with a capacity of 2000kg will be around £2k. Alternatively I know someone who might hire you one for £250 a month.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Just buy a good second hand one give it an overhaul, problem solved, will have it many years and will be able to sell it for what you paid for it when and if you don't want it any more

 

[proty]

Thanks for the replies,
Boat is 23ft and approx 2.2 tonnes, I will check with the yard on transport costs,
(r500sac have sent PM)
Seems like buying one, and selling it on after or finding somewhere to store it may be the best option.

 

[Bigplumbs]

If it is possible storing your boat at home or near to home is the best way to go it makes doing jobs much easier and pleasant. I actually bought a dancover shelter for £800 to go over mine so I could also work on her in bad weather