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Steven Dore
Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 100 City/Region: Ocean Marine - Portsmouth, VA
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Orca
Photos: Orca
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:50 pm Post subject: I might need to buy a trailer |
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My 22 C Dory has been kept in dry storage since I bought it in 2004. The dry storage facility has been sold to a new owner, and they are converting it into a repair facility for small government vessels. I will need to move my boat by 3/31/20.
I am looking at other dry storage facilities, but they are further away from my home, so I am also considering buying a trailer and keeping the boat at the house.
Any recommendations on a trailer for a 22? |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7932 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Ok not a solution to your problem but . You are named Dore and own a Dore. Ok thats cool. I have a friend named Dore who owns a dory also. But your both named steve.....and you live on different coast. Just interesting. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
http://tomsfishinggear.blogspot.com/ |
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
Photos: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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I recently bought a CD22 out in Virginia and had to buy a new trailer to transport her back to IL where I live. the trailer that came with the boat was "OK" but had only hydraulic brakes for stoppinng. I did not want to go over the appalacias towing a 5,000 lb boat with a trailer that was unchecked.
I decided to buy a trailer in VA and it was good decision. ihave thr following thoughts about my experience with a trailer for a CD22 Cruiser that may help you:
1. Regardless of your expected journeys trailering your craft, get the best trailer possible. You'll never have to worry about your trailer again (as long as you keep her maintained)
2. Get electronic over hydraulic brakes (EOH). This will stop the trailer and boat on their own. This will save your truck brakes and give you piece of mind that is priceless.
3. Make sure you install the proper sensing unit on your truck so that the truck brakes and trailer brakes "talk" to each other during the braking process. A great source for the sensors is etrailer.com. The sensors are in two parts: one in the cab that allows you to control the brake settings on the trailer and a second electronic unit that mounts on the trailer that allows your trailer and truck to talk to each other. You will need to go to your tow vehicle dealer to have the braking unit in the cab activated (they know what to do). It's about a one hour shop time charge for this service..
4. Get a top notch trailer and make sure that the company you buy it from will install the boat on the trailer properly while it is on land (so adjustments can be made to both boat and trailer). I bought a Load Rite #24T6100TSA1 and she fits the CD22 Cruiser perfectly. Here's a link:http://www.loadrite.com/trailers/load-rite-galvanized-tandem-axle-sa-bunk/
good luck
D _________________ "Ain't no nookie like Chinookie"---Ray Troll
CD 22 Cruiser "FRESH FISH: 2018 to present.
CD 16 Angler "OPA": 2013 to 2019. |
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Blue Rose
Joined: 18 Sep 2012 Posts: 72 City/Region: Montgomery
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue Rose
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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There are lots of choices: roller vs. bunks, single vs tandem, aluminum vs. steel etc, etc.... but I think that choosing a trailer that works for you depends on how you plan to use it.
If the boat ramp is not far from your house and you just need the trailer to hold the boat between uses or until you find another dry-storage place, then Craigslist for $500-$1000 could get you a trailer that may be repairable or in"good enough" shape to get you by.
If you are going to use the trailer for long distance travel, then I would be considering new as the better way to go. Depending on the options, could be in $4000-$6000 range.
Jim _________________ Blue Rose |
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Steven Dore
Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 100 City/Region: Ocean Marine - Portsmouth, VA
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Orca
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input. It will help me make a decision on purchasing a trailer.
Steve |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4916 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Steve, I trailer my 22 up to 16,000 miles a year, so I do depend on my trailer. Even if you are just moving your boat a short distance a few times a year, you probably want something decent. After all, a bad trailer can break down over a few miles just as easy as over many miles. And, you want something that is going to help protect that $40,000 boat. I'd recommend a twin axle bunk trailer. Electric brakes, either Electric over Hydraulic or straight electric. You have a lot more control over trailer braking then than the basic surge hydraulic. If you are doing a lot of salt water launching, then you probably want Stainless Disc brakes, which will need hydraulic actuation, so Electric over Hydraulic would be best.
That being said, if you are just looking to use the trailer for short distance a few times a year, you can probably save some money by going to single axle with surge brakes. I'd still stay with bunk. Either way, if you get some old worn out cheap trailer, you may have an outing ruined by it breaking down half way to the lake. Just my two cents. Colby |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3562 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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I find that in the flat lands of the mid Atlantic region surge brakes work fine. Even when going through the "mountains" of western PA, western MD, western VA, and W. VA.
In VA, trailers with brakes are required to get an annual inspection.
BTW, mine are stainless too. |
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san juanderer
Joined: 12 Aug 2014 Posts: 235 City/Region: Stanwood
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:07 am Post subject: |
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Google Daves Trailer Sales in Glen Bernie, Maryland. I have bought 2 Load Rite tandem axle bunk trailers from them. Both were the same weight rating, like about 8100 pounds. Pricing was about $ 4200 dollars.
They have been great to work with, being I was here on the west coast and they are on the east coast. They are nice aluminum frame trailers. _________________ Cdory 22 Angler
SeaSport 24XL, Etec 250 hp (sold)
Rosborough RF246 (sold)
Commander 30 Sportfish (sold)
Olympic 26 XL (sold)
Glassply 19 (sold)
Olympic 23 (sold)
Bayliner 38 Motoryacht (sold)
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12637 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:37 am Post subject: |
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All good information so far.
If you are thinking you will be storing your boat on the trailer full time, I would highly recommend having a bunk trailer, with 4 bunks. You want the most support you can get, and the bunks will spread that out over the greatest area of your hull. Rollers can, over time, make wavy indentations, especially if there are not frequent and closely placed rollers.
Harvey
SleepyC
 _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3562 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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san juanderer wrote: | Google Daves Trailer Sales in Glen Bernie, Maryland. I have bought 2 Load Rite tandem axle bunk trailers from them. Both were the same weight rating, like about 8100 pounds. Pricing was about $ 4200 dollars.
They have been great to work with, being I was here on the west coast and they are on the east coast. They are nice aluminum frame trailers. |
I got a trailer for a RIB I used to have at Daves. Was simple and easy to get. |
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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DAVES trailer sales is the exact shop where I bought my trailer that I discussed above.
Small world.
Paid $5500 and a was treated to a level of customer service that was unbelievable.[/u][/i] |
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