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SoCalGary
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Initially Posted - 07/26/2004 : 14:02:54

As I prepare my plan to purchase a new or nearly new 250wb, one of my key decision points is whether or not to get a trailer for this trailerable boat (sounds ironic).

<b>Questions</b>

<ul><li> Have any of you who do not own a trailer ever rented one? If so from where (other owners or retail)? </li><li> Have any of you bought a trailer with someone else as a partnership? </li><li> Have any of you who own a trailer ever rented it to others? </li><li> Would anyone in Southern California consider renting or partnering on a trailer (a registered vehicle in California)? </li><li>What are the insurance considerations in this idea? </li> </ul>
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Some Background</b>

I live in northern San Diego County and will be mainly sailing in San Diego Harbor (30 miles south). If no trailer, I will slip the boat at one of the local San Diego harbor marinas year round, approximately $250 – 275 per month. Even if I owned a trailer, I would slip the boat at least 4-5 months of the year.

My dilemma is that I want to take periodic trips to Catalina and it would be much nicer to trailer to Newport, Dana Point or Long Beach and sail directly over to Catalina. Saves 2= days sailing / motoring from San Diego harbor.

I would be taking at least one long trip every year or 2 to either Lake Tahoe (9 hours), Lave Havasu (5 hours) or other west coast destination.

Any input from membership is greatly appreciated.

SoCalGary

San Diego County, Ca (Carlsbad)

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sailorman
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Response Posted - 07/28/2004 : 23:25:28

I went through the same considerations just two months ago. I looked around for a trailer to rent or borrow and decided that it was much easier to buy the trailer with the boat to get the lowest finace rate. I am planning on limited trips and I will have the boat wet-slipped most of the year. It seems absurd much of the time to see the trailer sitting in the back yard, knowing what I paid for it; but, I have it when I need it. I would rent mine if I could find somebody who wanted to as long as they had insurance. Most auto policies cover a rented trailer so if you were to buy and then rent the trailer out; draw up a contract and ask for proof of insurance. Ed S.

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 07/29/2004 : 02:50:04

When I found Chick-a-pea she already had a trailer. I would hate to not have it even though she has only been on it once in three years. That was to trailer to south Florida and cross over to the Bimini Islands. I keep telling myself it is time to haul her out and do a bottom job. Trailers are expensive and laborous but being able to go fifty six knots to get somewhere is worth it.

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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 08/02/2004 : 01:05:50

Get the trailer

. It sounds like you will be using it to haul your boat places anyway and it would be almost impossible to rent one. I have my trailer in the side yard here in Hemet and our boat is on L dock at Marina Village Marina, a really nice place close to Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. I can sail to San Diego Bay in few hours time and plan on doing just that tomorrow.
Fleet 7 (I believe we are the newest fleet nationally) is now located at our dock (all five boats so far) so you are welcome to spend time sailing your new/used C25 or C250 with us anytime or just stop by and ride with any one of us who might be going out. No dues, frequent dock parties, lots of sailing time, no meetings.
Oh...and IMHO you should definitely get a trailer

Edited by - gnorgan on 08/02/2004 01:09:20

frogger
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Response Posted - 08/02/2004 : 13:17:59

Get a trailer whenever you can. I don't have one yet but I am certainly shopping around for one that will carry my 2000 WK. Already have a tow vehicle. I don't plan on trailering it (content on lake) but considering the cost of simply hauling out for maintenance, etc. makes me wish I already had one. So, I'm looking at the moment.

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