I'm looking for recommendations (for or against) trailer manufacturers. We
just bought an O'day 222 in need of a trailer. Any info appreciated...

Thanks,
Don

Don, a better place to ask would be;
http://www.trailersailors.com/index2.tpl
also, the O'day list at http://www.sailnet.com/
Where are you?

Good luck with your new boat.

Scott Vernon
Plowville PA __/)__/)__


"Don" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for recommendations (for or against) trailer manufacturers. We
just bought an O'day 222 in need of a trailer. Any info appreciated...

Thanks,
Don

Any brand is good.

Get a galvanized trailer and make sure the
wheels are galvanized also. If it doesn't
come with galvanized wheels, you can buy them
afterwards. A galvanzed trailer will last
for the life of the boat or longer. It will
help the resale value of the boat as well.

I also like Aluminum trailers. They are more
costly but worth considering if you plan to
haul your boat longer distances, and more often.

Don't consider painted steel, even if the cost
is lowest. They are a pain to maintain, and
look bad all rusted up. Also, since your boat
can be launched off a trailer, it will likely
be immersed and need the protection of a
galvanized surface.

Single axle trailers are easier to push around,
dual axle trailers are better on the highway.
Your boat is small enough that it will only
need a single axle trailer.

Find a couple of boat trailer builders that
do galvanizing, show them a picture of an ODay
222 trailer and ask for a quote.

Good luck

Bart Senior


"Don" wrote

I'm looking for recommendations (for or against) trailer manufacturers. We
just bought an O'day 222 in need of a trailer. Any info appreciated...

Thanks,
Don

I used to own a Calkin... slightly custom, worked fine.
Galvanized throughout.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Don" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for recommendations (for or against) trailer manufacturers. We
just bought an O'day 222 in need of a trailer. Any info appreciated...

Thanks,
Don