Thanks Steve, It will get occasional saltwater dunkings. Probably more freshwater on average, in local/regional lakes. To saltwater would be longer trips (both on road and on water) mostly. I am researching the cost/weight tradeoff between aluminum and galvanized steel. Along with what it would cost for a local fabricator to hack the current old steel trailer for a sliding tongue. But it is a heavy pig and that would just make it heavier, plus it's got other issues...wasn't originally for an M17 I'm told, bunks are correct and one keel roller in right place but rear roller too far back, for example. And too short in the tongue...I got a blacksmith friend to fab me an 18" hitch extension, until I sort out better options. cheers, John S. On 01/20/2016 06:47 PM, Steve Trapp wrote:
John, I think I remember from a previous M-boat e-mail that you will be putting your M boat into Puget Sound. Correct? I recommend a galvanized trailer for the salt water, lube the wheel bearing frequently, and rinse it thoroughly with fresh water every time you do a salt water launch or outhaul. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: John Schinnerer Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:03 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Strawanza trailer
Thanks Tom B & Dave for your trailer recommendations a while back. TX is a bit far from here though it sounds like a great manufacturer. I will give Mike at Pacific a call. Great to see they have an SF Bay area location, I go there from time to time anyway.
If anyone has other monty trailer maker recommendations more in the northwest (Oregon or Washington for example) that would be great also.
thanks, John S.
On 01/05/2016 12:49 PM, Dave Scobie wrote:
Best West Coast Trailers is Pacific boat trailers in Chino California. They also have a location in NorthBest West Coast Trailers is Pacific boat trailers in Chino California. They also have a location in Newark California. Trailers are built and Tino.
Pacific can make you a Montgomery 17 trailer as they have the patterns for the boat and trailer already. Talk to Mike. Let him know you talked with me.
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