fishing bum wannabe Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) I may need a small boat trailer for a small 13’ aluminum boat that I’m looking at. I’m hoping to find a decent used trailer. Boat, motor, battery and fuel should be well under 400 pounds. New ones start at $1300! Anyone have any ideas where to find a decent used one? Edited February 27, 2021 by fishing bum wannabe “Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” ― Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fishing bum wannabe Posted February 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Been looking there, from maine to ri. Not many trailers and none for a small boat. My goal is to get a small, light outfit that can be launched at some of the less used ramps in more protected waters. “Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” ― Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrboz Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Make sure whatever you buy either has a title or has been previously registered in Massachusetts! Small trailers in mass don’t need titles, but rmv won’t give you a plate without proof of previous registration or a title. And don’t get sucked into the “register it in Maine” BS. It might have worked in the past, not so much today. A bill of sale alone won’t get you a plate. Edited February 28, 2021 by wrboz Added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcut Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Bite the bullet. Serviceable used saltwater trailers range from non-existent to unicorn. Fishing is much more fun and you tend to go much more when you know you are going to make it to the ramp, and then back home, sans drama. theshadow, ged and Captain Tuttle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbars Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Not sure where you live but Doug Russell or USA marine use to have a bunch of used trailers I’d give them a call in Worcester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 hours ago, newcut said: Bite the bullet. Serviceable used saltwater trailers range from non-existent to unicorn. Fishing is much more fun and you tend to go much more when you know you are going to make it to the ramp, and then back home, sans drama. I have an old galvanized trailer. Replaced tires, lights, winch and rollers last year and still may buy a new one for the reason listed above. johnysmoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 If your going to launch in areas with small ramp or super shallow or just on the sand try and get a trailer that you can tilt like this one I built. You can drag boat up super easy in a 1/2” of water if need be notime, bob_G and tailspin 3 what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Steel Pulse said: If your going to launch in areas with small ramp or super shallow or just on the sand try and get a trailer that you can tilt like this one I built. You can drag boat up super easy in a 1/2” of water if need be The Electric Ave ramp (Bourne town sticker) is so flat I would need to submerge my truck to launch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ged said: The Electric Ave ramp (Bourne town sticker) is so flat I would need to submerge my truck to launch it That right there is only an inch at low tide which that is. You can see the trailer tires are barely wet. The hand winch drags it thru the mud. I back in till water touchs the wheels. A long winch rope helps. 33 years with that boat I haven’t met a launching site I couldn’t use, yet. Edited March 1, 2021 by Steel Pulse johnysmoke and giggyfish 1 1 what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoliFish Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 17 hours ago, Steel Pulse said: If your going to launch in areas with small ramp or super shallow or just on the sand try and get a trailer that you can tilt like this one I built. You can drag boat up super easy in a 1/2” of water if need be Spot burn!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Haha. Been pretty dismal there past few years. Not like the old days. what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Flygirl Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Why not just pick up a small utility trailer & modify it. If you're worried about the salt...I hose everything off after use anyways Edited March 4, 2021 by CT Flygirl johnysmoke and wrboz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notime Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 0:11 AM, wrboz said: Make sure whatever you buy either has a title or has been previously registered in Massachusetts! Small trailers in mass don’t need titles, but rmv won’t give you a plate without proof of previous registration or a title. And don’t get sucked into the “register it in Maine” BS. It might have worked in the past, not so much today. A bill of sale alone won’t get you a plate. Long story, but I received an older non-registered trailer and plan to register it this spring. It is for 19 foot boat. Are you saying they won't allow me to register it cuz last owner didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, notime said: Long story, but I received an older non-registered trailer and plan to register it this spring. It is for 19 foot boat. Are you saying they won't allow me to register it cuz last owner didn't. It’s not going to be fun registering it if you don’t have a title and bill of sale. It sucks even with those documents. You will also need a document from your auto insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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