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cayugaboater
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Initially Posted - 08/18/2009 : 19:46:11

Looking at a catalina 25, but it has a homemade trailer, I have a jpg picture of it, I'd like to post to get some opinions on the trlr., i.e, if it looks sturdy enough for long distance hauling. Cant figure out how to get the picture in here though, copy and paste doesn't seem to work.

89 wingkeel;std rig.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 08/18/2009 : 20:32:46

Go to this link and it will explain in detail how to post photos.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2623

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 08/19/2009 : 07:26:45

Homemade trailers scare me. Lot's of weight back there. Probably OK for storage in a marina or the like but, I sure wouldn't drive far with it unless I was sure of the welds, strength of the steeel, etc.

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 08/19/2009 : 12:35:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 Homemade trailers scare me. Lot's of weight back there. Probably OK for storage in a marina or the like but, I sure wouldn't drive far with it unless I was sure of the welds, strength of the steeel, etc.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Same here. Could be some liability issues.

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glen
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Response Posted - 08/19/2009 : 12:38:18

I have witnessed things go bad with a home made trailer. It was a flat bed with a cradle placed on it. It was not designed to be used at a ramp, and needed the marinas hoist to place the boat in a cradle. Like I said it got ugly fast. Backing into his drive way about a ¼ mile from the marina, (1) the axel broke, (2) The boat and cradle shifted forward on the trailer, (3) The “A” frame (I think that’s what you call the part that has the hitch) buckled, (4) The pick up truck he was pulling it with got it’s tail gate smashed by the boats mast. And finally as we tried to shore up what was left of the trailer in the dark, I sprained my ankle

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 08/22/2009 : 20:53:17

It comes down to certification. A commercially built trailer will haul what the plate says; a home built trailer may or may not. I wouldn't use one even for short hauls.

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cayugaboater
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Response Posted - 08/24/2009 : 19:32:04

Appreciate the input, it looks pretty beefy, but also a bit 'different' and if i figure out how to put the pic up I will do so just for curiosity's sake so you guys can eyeball it, I kinda like the boat that it goes with , but i have to have a decent trailer to haul it with, so at this point its a deal killer for me.

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Response Posted - 08/24/2009 : 20:08:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by cayugaboater
 ...if i figure out how to put the pic up I will do so...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Check the [url="http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2623"]thread in the Testing Forum[/url] for instructions.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 08/27/2009 : 13:47:24

email the photo to catalina0029 at yahoo.com and I'll post it here for you.
Someone else might be interested in the boat and trailer.

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cayugaboater
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Response Posted - 08/29/2009 : 17:40:35

Bought it, homemade trailer and all, looks pretty solid, and maybe someday i can get a better one. Will post pics soon.

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Happy D
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Response Posted - 08/30/2009 : 05:06:33

Good for you.
You can take the trailer to a welding shop and talk with the welder. Ask him to look it over and see if the welds are good and if there is anything he would do to it. These guys know what they are doing. Obviously your not asking him to warrant this trailer but he can look at it for you.

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Merrick
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Response Posted - 08/31/2009 : 15:58:13

Our trailer is probably homemade also but was up to the task. After a nervous first pull to get in the water, we sandblasted , painted and felt it was solid. Have made two 2 1/2 hour pulls since and works well. A welder inspection doesn't hurt and anything can be fixed or reinforced if needed. All the parts for axles, springs, brakes are available if you need to replace. I think a close inspection can tell a lot.

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