We are the new owners of a 1981 Montgomery 15. So far the boat itself is fairly solid. My question is on the trailer. It came with a 1983 shoreline trailer built in Irving Texas. Not original to the boat as I understand. One , the trailer frame seems solid. It would have been built in the pre EPA galvanization process ban. But everything bolted to the frame , axle , springs , risers etc are rusty and dated. Two , my concern is with the height on the trailer. It seems to high for this boat and I feel it will create a problem getting the boat off and on. How high is to high? How low is to low? Since I plan to replace axle and springs I guess a drop axle would be the answer. I’ve included a few photos to give some idea of the profile. Thanks for your time and advise. Alan Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com
That looks like a normal height on the trailer to me. I don’t remember off hand how many inches between the keel and the axle mine is, but it looks like it’s about the same as yours. You shouldn’t have any trouble launching on most ramps. I often launch on very shallow ramps in my area, so I use a hitch extension when necessary, but I got by for many years without it. Your 15 looks like it’s in great condition, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Bill Day M-15 363 “Gee Whiz”
On Jun 17, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Alan via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
We are the new owners of a 1981 Montgomery 15. So far the boat itself is fairly solid. My question is on the trailer. It came with a 1983 shoreline trailer built in Irving Texas. Not original to the boat as I understand. One , the trailer frame seems solid. It would have been built in the pre EPA galvanization process ban. But everything bolted to the frame , axle , springs , risers etc are rusty and dated. Two , my concern is with the height on the trailer. It seems to high for this boat and I feel it will create a problem getting the boat off and on. How high is to high? How low is to low? Since I plan to replace axle and springs I guess a drop axle would be the answer. I’ve included a few photos to give some idea of the profile. Thanks for your time and advise. Alan
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Appears O K to me, about the same as my factory included 1985 TrailRite which I am still using for my 1985 M-15. What is the hull and sail number on your M-15? Steve M-15 # 335 -----Original Message----- From: Alan via montgomery_boats Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:50 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Trailer We are the new owners of a 1981 Montgomery 15. So far the boat itself is fairly solid. My question is on the trailer. It came with a 1983 shoreline trailer built in Irving Texas. Not original to the boat as I understand. One , the trailer frame seems solid. It would have been built in the pre EPA galvanization process ban. But everything bolted to the frame , axle , springs , risers etc are rusty and dated. Two , my concern is with the height on the trailer. It seems to high for this boat and I feel it will create a problem getting the boat off and on. How high is to high? How low is to low? Since I plan to replace axle and springs I guess a drop axle would be the answer. I’ve included a few photos to give some idea of the profile. Thanks for your time and advise. Alan Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com
I have an ‘82 M-15 which has the same trailer. The options are slightly different but the overall structure including bunk supports and boards are the same. I’ve been launching my boat for years with no issues. ~Skip <Sent from my iPhone>
On Jun 18, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Steve Trapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Appears O K to me, about the same as my factory included 1985 TrailRite which I am still using for my 1985 M-15. What is the hull and sail number on your M-15? Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: Alan via montgomery_boats Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:50 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Trailer
We are the new owners of a 1981 Montgomery 15. So far the boat itself is fairly solid. My question is on the trailer. It came with a 1983 shoreline trailer built in Irving Texas. Not original to the boat as I understand. One , the trailer frame seems solid. It would have been built in the pre EPA galvanization process ban. But everything bolted to the frame , axle , springs , risers etc are rusty and dated. Two , my concern is with the height on the trailer. It seems to high for this boat and I feel it will create a problem getting the boat off and on. How high is to high? How low is to low? Since I plan to replace axle and springs I guess a drop axle would be the answer. I’ve included a few photos to give some idea of the profile. Thanks for your time and advise. Alan
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