Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 General Sailing Forum
 New Trailers anyone?		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

lcharlot
Master Marine Consultant

Member Avatar

Antigua and Barbuda
1301 Posts
Initially Posted - 03/14/2004 :  11:57:06  Show Profile
I'd like to hear from anyone who has bought a new trailer for a Catalina 25 swing or wing keel within the last 4 or 5 years. It looks like I am not going to be able to sell my old boat by itself and keep the trailer for the new boat, so I will probably end up having to order a new trailer built. I'd like to know the following:
1. Manufacturs company name and location
2. Trailer capacity = 7500# or 10,000#?
3. Hull support system = bunks or roller assemblies?
4. Frame = aluminum or steel?
5. If steel, is is painted or galvanized?
6. Disc or drum brakes?
7. Price?

I have been quoted $8000 from Trail-Rite and $8800 from DHM for a 10,000# galvanized roller trailer, and that's out of the question. I keep seeing ads from trailer places on the east coast, Loisiana, and Florida for tandom axle trailers under $4500. Anyway, any feedback on trailers you have bought for your own C-25's is appreciated.
Larry Charlot
Catalina 25WK/TR Mk. IV #5857 "Quiet Time"
Folsom Lake, CA

"You might get there faster in a powerboat, but in a sailboat, you're already there"
Edited by - on

OJ
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
4382 Posts
Response Posted - 03/14/2004 :  12:18:36  Show Profile
http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5867&SearchTerms=trailer
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

ClamBeach
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3072 Posts
Response Posted - 03/14/2004 :  13:10:47  Show Profile
IMHO stuff..

If I was getting a new trailer...

Anything better than 8000#. 6 Lug wheels.
Torsion Suspension - No springs to rust.
Rollers.
Steel Trailer Frame
Galvanized
Disc Brakes

No sense in settling for less.

Look around at..
www.championtrailers.com
www.ezloader.com
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

lcharlot
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Antigua and Barbuda
1301 Posts
Response Posted - 03/14/2004 :  18:32:43  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ClamBeach</i>
<br />Look around at..
www.championtrailers.com
www.ezloader.com
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

I tried to get a quote from EZ-Loader last month, the local distributor here in Sacramento told me that EZ-Loader is no longer making trailers for Catalina 25's (he didn't know why, just that the factory won't build any more trailers for C-25's). I am going to ask Champion for a bid next week. I have tried to contact them by e-mail three or four times in the past couple of months, but they have never responded - I guess they don't have their secretary checking e-mail. Guess I can try a Fax or snail mail.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

ClamBeach
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3072 Posts
Response Posted - 03/14/2004 :  19:22:40  Show Profile
I've done business with Champion (on parts). Very prompt and knowledgable service on the phone. I think you may have to call 'em to get results. Even though they have a web page, they feel like an 'old fashioned' company.

I don't think there's too much to 'customizing' and EZ loader for a C25.

I looked at the pictures of the newer EZ loaders... the model in the picture appear to be exacly like my older C25 trailer except for the length of the side plates that hold up the roller assemblies. I have a suspicion that if you found the right person at the HQ in Washington you'd be able to get one made the way you need. There's not much to those side plates anyway... pieces of aluminum plate with a few holes drilled in them. I could measure 'em for you, but I'm sure the EZ loader factory would know exactly what they are.

I've seen some C25's advertised recently in Latitude 38 with 3rd party trailers... darn... can't remember the name of the trailer that one of the ads was talking about. Will see if I can dig something out. Wonder if the folks at Catalina Direct could offer some advice?

On the way, check out these beauties... http://www.kingtrailers.com/
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

StSimon
Captain

Members Avatar

USA
298 Posts
Response Posted - 04/06/2004 :  21:02:46  Show Profile
I got one last fall from these guys http://www.performancetrailers.com/ via these guys http://www.rookesails.com/ . Reasonable price, great service and nice trailer.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.