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Value of Trailer for Catalina 25?

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gbeardjr
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Initially Posted - 08/19/2006 : 22:36:50

Hello, I have a Catalina 25 Tandem axle trailer that come with my boat I recent purchased. I drive a small car and will not be able to trailer the boat. I am thinking about selling it. Does anyone have a ballpark figure to its value? The trailer is in good shape and has brand new tires.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 08/19/2006 : 23:13:51

IMHO: I'd keep the trailer even if you can't tow it with your car. The ability to easily sell a C25 (and it's resale value) diminishes greatly without a trailer.

That said... trailer value, $2500 maybe better if the trailer is really nice and you find the right buyer. Seems like there is a pretty steady stream of posters here looking for C25 trailers.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 08/20/2006 : 07:08:17

I agree with Bruce. A trailorable boat isn't much without a trailor.

I used to have a yard haul, store, and launch my boat. While I'm sure the $650 cost would be considered a bargain by most, it was a painful expense. When I retired from the Army I began storing my boat in my yard. The $650 was a welcome addition to my annual disposable income, usually spent adding equipment to the boat

. The problem then became one of getting the boat from my yard to the local ramp. Eventually I bought a truck. In the interim I had plenty of friends willing to tow the boat for a crew slot. I even rented a truck for half a day once. Still cheaper than yard prices which have risen dramatically over the years.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/20/2006 : 12:06:16

Keep it. Rent it out. Paint it psychedelic. Rig a removable deck and use it for a utility trailer.

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esailor
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Response Posted - 08/20/2006 : 22:24:38

Still being reletivly new round these parts I would politely say you are nuts if you sell it. I have read at least three post in the archieves from folks who were in your shoes, sold the trailer only to regret it later. KEEP IT.

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pegasus
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 10:14:13

Is it for a Swing keel or Fin Keel?

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 12:22:02

I guess it all depends where you are. I never had a trailer for my boat...neither did the PO. Guy who bought it from me did want one either, hired somebody to haul it to his lake.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 16:29:25

I have a friend here who has a yard trailer (not hiway capable) and would love to buy a real trailer.

That said, I'd highly recommend that anyone who has a trailer, keep it. Regardless of its condition.

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gbeardjr
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 17:22:03

Here is a link to the picture of my boat on the trailer right before I bought it.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=1470007&ybw=&hosturl=ronsyachtbrokerage&&ywo=ronsyachtbrokerage&&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1769&url=&hosturl=ronsyachtbrokerage&&ywo=ronsyachtbrokerage&

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 20:28:58

its worth about 15 bucks, Money order is in the mail with delivery instructions!

Seriously, if you have a place to keep it, do so. Eventually you will move up or out or might want to take the boat on a trip

The boat is worth about 1500-3000 more with the trailer.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/21/2006 : 22:27:52

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Which one are you?

Notice the format mode drop down menu in the reply to topic window, pick prompt and when you click on the link button you can hide a long url behind a word or phrase.

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mdunn
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Response Posted - 09/05/2006 : 18:26:51

gbeardjr,

You are a pirate I say. I was looking at that boat and my work schedule and family commitments prevented me from getting down there and taking a look at her. would have bought if she met the description. that is correct i am saying you stole her from me. I think you should sell me the whole rig since i do have a truck and buy a different boat. i will trailer whatever boat you get to wherever you want to take it an park her. I would seriosly be interested in either the whole package or just the trailer. i haven't been able to find a combo deal since like i said you "stole" it from me.

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mdunn

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gbeardjr
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Response Posted - 09/05/2006 : 20:42:05

I'll seriously think about it if I can find a comparable boat without a swing Keel. Since I am primarily keeping the boat in saltwater full time a swing keel is not my best boat to own. I am getting lots of use out of the boat though. We have been on overnight trips every weekend since I bought it. We sailed to Double Bayou this weekend. I have all the hardware laying on my table right now to replace the swing keep components as soon as I get the boat lifted out of the water.

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mdunn
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Response Posted - 09/07/2006 : 09:49:00

gbeardjr,

I sent you an email with my contact info. sail on.

mdunn

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 09/07/2006 : 14:08:13

Don't listen to any of them.
You don't need that trailer.
Sell it to me!

Hey Bert, ya want to go in halves?

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mdunn
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Response Posted - 09/07/2006 : 15:36:46

seeing as i am in Dallas and closer it probably better for me. i am really saving you the drive.

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StSimon
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Response Posted - 09/08/2006 : 01:28:57

Good call Frank.

I don't think he does.

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