Trailer suppliers & delivery

[PhillB]

Hi, does anyone know of a trailer supplier for a 2,800 KG 7.5mtr boat that would deliver the trailer to the boat and set it up according to the hull shape. Also if they would then deliver the boat and trailer combo somewhere by road?

I’m looking at a boat and need a launch trailer (initially thinking second hand) but I’m thinking that what I may save on not having to use a HGV to ship her may offset a new trailer if it makes the onward shipping that bit cheaper.

Sadly I don’t currently have a tow car and won’t need one once the boat is in her storage facility as they tractor launch.

I have emailed a couple of manufacturers but had no reply, so thought I would ask if anyone has any personal experience.

 

[ribdriver]

I have PM'd you

 

[mucklestone]

Can't recommend a supplier that would come to you, but I would definately recommend new rather than used.

The value of a trailer is based far more on condition than on age. They don't just lose value by driving them away.

A used trailer in good condition will fetch strong money and you won't save much from buying new.

Typically trailers only get cheaper as they need work and by the time you have done the work you might not be far off the new price again.

I worked in the trailer industry for years and it is quite common for people to spend a few hundred or more to get second hand trailers up to spec.

On a trailer capable of handling that weight even something as simple as replacing old tyres could cost you £400 for a set of 4.

 

[nevis768]

You can't tow a trailer longer than 7m without using a vehicle with MAM greater than 3.5 tonnes, I suspect you would also be over legal towing weight as well. You need at least a light goods vehicle to do this. Pick ups or Land rovers will not be able to do this legally.

 

[mucklestone]

It's definitely pushing the envelope but might JUST sneak in legally???

Extreme boat trailers do a 3500kg trailer that supports ribs up to 7.8m and 2850kg.

I think the 7m max length is for the trailer only minis the A-frame and minus the load (the boat) which can overhang. I'm not a legal expert so check it out yourself, but it might just be possible.

 

[DownWest]

Used to be that 'indevisable loads' could be over 7mt; Like gliders. As Muckle says, the drawbar and load overhangs are not counted, but the number board must be out to the rear of the load. Obviously width conform to the limits, or escort with wide load signaling.
Faced with the same problem, but heavier at 4.5 tonne and 8.5 mt, I built a 'yard trailer' from a rigid van rear axle and the steerable front beam one off a light truck, axle spacing at 3.5 mtr. When it needed to go by road, just winched the lot onto a low loader. Axles from the truck scrappy inc wheels and good tyres, cost around €300 plus some steel for €200 (approx, some lying around) and a couple of days work.

 

[steveeasy]

From a distant memory a load can overhand 2 mtrs both over the A frame and the rear of trailer subject to having the correct marker boards and lights.

A boat trailer will most likely be less than a tonne in weight so your boat and trailer will be ok as long as the towing vehicle is suitable. As to the driver and licensing I’ve no idea what the law is currently as it changed during covid.

Steveeasy