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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 22:22:06

I also agree with Steve and Don. They both make a good argument against a trailer and if I didn't have to worry about hurricanes I would be advocating no trailer too.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 06/02/2008 : 23:20:54

Once again, you value what fits your needs. I have Pearl at home in the spring and fall for work and tow her to Lake Erie for the summer. In January, I tow her to Florida for the winter. I could, and will once, take her down the TennTom to Mobile, but I generally prefer to get to my winter cruising grounds in a day and a half instead of 2 - 3 weeks. Trailerability is still important to me so I can reach distant cruising areas. At 11 mpg it hurts a little, but I don't go for a short stay. I can also live aboard for a week at the beginning and end to extend my stay and offset fuel costs - slips are a lot cheaper than condos.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 15:16:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave5041
 Once again, you value what fits your needs. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Dave, Exactly. I am fortunate(and I seriously mean that)to live in SoCal and am able to afford a slip. This means I can use my boat almost ALL year round so no need for trailer.
However I know many either cant find a slip or cant afford it here so they must have a trailer.
Before I bought my current boat, I looked at another C250 that was in the water and had a trailer. That was the deal breaker cuz I had the slip but now where to keep trailer and didnt want to pay extra to store it.
So bottom line, its what your needs are. There is no right or wrong. The glue that binds all of us here is our love of sailing. Lets not forget that.

Steve A

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 15:36:05

I just sold my trailer to a guy in Canada. Being a resident of the NY metropolitan area I dont have to tell you that space is a premium. having a 20 something foot trailer in my driveway really didnt make much sense, especially that I keep my boat at the marina. Its much easier for me to just pay the marina the 600 bucks or so once a year to haul it out and store it there for the winter season
However if I had the room, I wold most certainly keep it in my driveway as I did this past winter

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 17:17:42

If you don't tow very often, it may be possible to rent a tow vehicle, depending on your location.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 18:06:05

Dave 5041, regarding the Tenn-tom, better be prepared to motor most of the way.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 18:12:53

Dave 5041, regarding the Tenn-tom, better be prepared to motor most of the way.

Regarding, trailers, if you don't have yard facilities (lift, repair shop, etc.) close by, a trailer is a really useful, almost necessary option to have, as I have found out this spring. It was a hassle, but I did find a trailer to borrow for some needed keel trunk repair work. Meanwhile, I have finally located and purchased a used trailer that several of us in Fleet 36 will ultimately co-own and use for haul-outs, repairs, etc.

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Deric
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Response Posted - 06/03/2008 : 18:15:12

My Cat 25 came with the EZloader trailer. I had the boat stored on my property next to the garage. It made it convenient for me to work on it. I have to use a friend's truck to tow it to the Marina.

Most sailors at the Marina do not have a trailer, and prefer to station their boats at the Marina all year.

One doesn't need to be concerned with inspections, the location of the trailer, or a tow vehicle.

Because this thread subject is the pop top, the only association I shall make here is to say it's not a good idea to tow your boat on a trailer with the pop top up. Heh

I have a pop top for my Cat, and will plan on using it this year for a sleepover cruise.

I think the pop-top adds character to the boat when anchored.

Deric

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