Large trailer rental recommendations? (New Sea Ray Owner and New Member)

**sfergson727** · 10-29-2012, 03:09 PM

Travel safe!

**JakeTF** · 10-29-2012, 03:10 PM

My job title is "Product Safety and Compliance Engineer" so I'll do my best! Ha. This is right up my alley as well.

**JakeTF** · 10-29-2012, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by sfergson727

That is empty, with no options and the smallest engines they offer. Add in the weight of the weight of the trailer, and I think my estimate will be very close.

Most likely. I'll do a double/triple check on all of the ratings. I found a company that rents trailers in Ballard and they have one with a 25k capacity. The problem is that trailer adds a lot of weight to the GCW. It will be up to the truck at that point.

**JakeTF** · 10-29-2012, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by MonacoMike

I agree...

It will be near impossible to find a trailer to tow that big of a boat. It seems as if you are borrowing a tow vehicle, renting a trailer, and towing a 12 foot wide load, that is a lot of risk.

Hire it out with a properly licensed and insured carrier.

Welcome aboard, MM

The "big hauler" would fit the bill, but it's going to be heavy itself. I'll be doing more research, but it is available.

http://www.bamarineservices.com/trai...art.html#axles

**markrinker** · 11-11-2012, 05:09 PM

I am the owner/operator of www.MREBoatTransport.com . Been moving boats since 2003, when I first started moving 28-30'ers with a 2001 Duramax diesel truck. Over the years, I have experimented with a number of conventional and hydraulic trailers, even a 'medium duty' 2004 C4500 Kodiak. Today, I operate a 2009 K3500 Duramax single rear wheel with a custom 36' transport with 21K# axle capacity. All told, I have over 400K miles with a boat in the rearview mirror, all over the US and Canada. The largest boat that I will move with this capable combination is a 340 SeaRay Sundancer, pre 2006. Its a lot of boat, and really only works because of the axle placement on the custom trailer, 10 functioning brakes, and a lot of experience. I would never send a new employee out on day one with this combination, and that boat. Not the way to learn. If you are looking at ANY trailer with 25K# capacity, its too heavy to be towed by your 2500 series Duramax, unless its empty. (Sorry no paragraphs here, my browser is giving me fits, but BE CAREFUL AND DON'T SAVE $1000 TO HAVE A DISASTER YOUR FIRST DAY OUT.) Last thought - if your boat is powered by 454 I/Os - you'll not find a trailer that will give you nearly enough tongue weight to be safe. Inboards, maybe...if its I/O call me and let me talk to you 612.578.6355

**Mike Blake** · 11-11-2012, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by markrinker

I am the owner/operator of www.MREBoatTransport.com . Been moving boats since 2003, when I first started moving 28-30'ers with a 2001 Duramax diesel truck. Over the years, I have experimented with a number of conventional and hydraulic trailers, even a 'medium duty' 2004 C4500 Kodiak. Today, I operate a 2009 K3500 Duramax single rear wheel with a custom 36' transport with 21K# axle capacity. All told, I have over 400K miles with a boat in the rearview mirror, all over the US and Canada. The largest boat that I will move with this capable combination is a 340 SeaRay Sundancer, pre 2006. Its a lot of boat, and really only works because of the axle placement on the custom trailer, 10 functioning brakes, and a lot of experience. I would never send a new employee out on day one with this combination, and that boat. Not the way to learn. If you are looking at ANY trailer with 25K# capacity, its too heavy to be towed by your 2500 series Duramax, unless its empty. (Sorry no paragraphs here, my browser is giving me fits, but BE CAREFUL AND DON'T SAVE $1000 TO HAVE A DISASTER YOUR FIRST DAY OUT.) Last thought - if your boat is powered by 454 I/Os - you'll not find a trailer that will give you nearly enough tongue weight to be safe. Inboards, maybe...if its I/O call me and let me talk to you 612.578.6355

Now there is a smart move!!!!!Call the man!!

**MonacoMike** · 11-11-2012, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by JakeTF

The "big hauler" would fit the bill, but it's going to be heavy itself. I'll be doing more research, but it is available.

If I read it right; that trailer weighs 6000 pounds. You are near 20,000 pounds with that trailer...

Originally Posted by markrinker

BE CAREFUL AND DON'T SAVE $1000 TO HAVE A DISASTER YOUR FIRST DAY OUT.

Good advice...

MM

**JakeTF** · 11-13-2012, 02:15 PM

Thanks, Mark. I'll give you a call when I'm closer to needing the transport. At this point, I'm going to leave it in the slip and move it in the spring.