Trailer for Venture 26

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject:

So the EZ- loader turns out to be 2000 to 3500 more then the King EQ and Kitsap suggested for the same boat? Wow!

That is an expensive call center!

haakebecks · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:28 pm Post subject:

The King that was recommended was for 7000 lbs.

This whole process has been a real mess. It seems utterly asinine that I can buy a nearly new compact car for the price of a few pieces of galvanized steel or aluminum, some cheap tube axles, etc.

journey on · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:11 pm Post subject:

Yeah, good trailers are expensive. I think (and don't remember) that the one under Journey On was $7000, 6 years ago for a 7500# roller trailer. After swallowing the price for a $11,000 engine and 70 grand for the fiberglass shell, I probably wasn't as shocked as you are.

As to the carrying weight, you might want to consider a lower capacity trailer. I did a weight analysis for a 25' C-Dory here:.

The weight estimate consists of 2 sections. At the top, is the weight where I weighed the trailer with the boat on it, as we were returning from a trip, so it was stocked for cruising, less the kicker and inflatable (which were in the truck.) Gas and water each about 1/2 full. That weight was about 6000#

Second, I did a weight analysis for a floating 25 C-Dory with everything I could think of and that came out to 7000# (subtracting out the 2 ea people from my estimate.).

The factory weights indicate the 26' Venture is ~400# heavier than a 25 C-Dory, so you should be somewhere between 6500# and 7500# when you're towing that boat (boat weight only.)

An 8500# GCW trailer sounds great, but that's more weight to haul around and then when you go to get new tyres, you'll get another sticker shock. The 7500# GCW one makes more sense.

And you might get an estimate on a King trailer from PaulNBriannaLynn above. Sounds like he's involved with them. Then you can compare trailer for trailer costs. Over the years I've learned that a good trailer is a worthwhile thing, because you don't have to worry about the trailer , just the boat. Have you talked with an EZ Loader dealer and see what they're getting for them?

Boris

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:21 pm Post subject:

Nope not involved at all. I've had both types of trailers and even had a caulkins trailer or two. Just giving my experience with different brands of trailers.

I had to look through the archives to see what the problem was with King trailers, hoping I didn't have a lemon or something Confused

I read about Pat's problems and that didn't sound fun at all. A lot of the negative feedback through the years I read is from you Boris. Have you had a King trailer? I never had a problem or breakdown from my 2 EZ loaders, they were great. The Caulkins were not that good in my experience.

dmengland · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:57 am Post subject: Trailer for 26' Venture

Float-On aluminum trailer is the way to go. It works great with my 26' Venture. Doug

redbaronace · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:37 am Post subject:

haakebecks · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer for 26' Venture

journey on · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:39 pm Post subject:

Doing a search for a 7500# GCW EZ loader trailer came up with this site: EZ Loader Trailers, Oregon

For a TEZB 23 (7500#, galvanized, bunks) $6000
For a TEZB 25 (8500#) $7200

And, BTW, I like roller trailers.

Couldn't find a price for a 8000# King trailer. I feel a 7000# trailer is too small.

Good used boat trailers are hard to find, so if you do find one, grab it.

Boris

haakebecks · Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:35 pm Post subject: