I've got a similar size boat, and a truck capable of towing it. However,
95% of my boating is done from my slip, and I wouldn't have it any other
way. I don't know about other marinas, but one of the hidden advantages of
mine is the boating and fishing knowledge I've gained from other boat owners
there.

The bottom line on trailering though, is that for day to day boating, it was
not for me.

Dave

"jchaplain" wrote in message
...
Yeh, but you left out a few more things on the plus side Gene...

Gas- street pump price
Boat bottom - stays clean
work on the boat - at home
load supplies - right in the driveway

I agree though, major PITA and I'm on a waiting list for a mooring,
but in no big hurry.
Anyway, it's all good, just different ways to deal with things.

John C.


On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 21:21:39 -0500, Gene Kearns
wrote:

On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:27:51 GMT, "Mark Davis"
wrote:

Okay, so I know this is a loaded question. But it will at least be fun.

I just bought a larger boat, 27' Concorde with a single Inboard. We got
it
for the room and the ability to go further in the boat, but now we have
a
question. I am of the mindset to dock it and be done and only trailer
when
going to the Keys etc. However, there is a valid alternative to putting
it
on a trailer so I can launch at alternative inlets without the need to
motor
too far.

What are the opinions, pros/cons of trailering a inboard around.

Just my $.02 so far is that it seems getting it on and off the trailer
will
be a bit more difficult as will finding ramps deep enough to accomodate
it.

Opinions please?

Thanks!
Mark

Trailering, as I see it....

Pros

Your boat.... where... and when.... you want it.
New territories conquered
Surrogate RV

Cons

Major PITA
Expense of Tow Vehicle and 2 MPG to get to where you are going.
Mountains
Trailer Upkeep
Dealing with state motor vehicle laws (other than your own)
Crappy ramps 2000 miles from home
breakdowns on the road... boat, trailer, tow vehicle.....


IMHO......

I wet slip....
Screw the trailer... it is for maintenance.
YMMV.....