This is a tough time to get ahold of a trailer for rent. I'd suggest hitting up some of the marina's/dealers around and see what they have available. It's really hit or miss. Good luck!
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I've just moved to the area and want to see if I can rent a local trailer to get my boat up here or if I have to drive down and pick her up on a florida rental and then have to drive back to return the trailer. For the $2000+ that boat haulers want I can buy a rebuilt down there but I'm not sure if it's is the type of boat that I want up here. I'll start looking at the marinas.
As I said, since most of the boats in the area are in storage, marinas will leave a customer's boat on the marina's trailer rather than putting it on stands if they don't need to use the trailer for the rest of the season.
What kind of boat are we talking about?
In my experience, you need a trailer that is dependable, and one that will take the 1200 mile trip with no problems. Tires will be your biggest issue. Carlisle tires are the worst. If they are more than 4 years old, scrap them and buy new. Wheel bearings need to be pulled apart and maintained, before starting your journey. Tow vehicle hitch must be positioned so that the trailer sits on all axles level. If you have too much height on tongue, rear trailer axle will take the most weight. And cause the rear axle to be overloaded.
I guess what i am trying to get across is that you will not find a yard trailer that would be a match to your boat, and make the long trip.
I would think about buying a trailer, and if not needed afterwards, sell it.
If you want to get it hauled by someone else. www.uship.com has a bidding system that you can accept bids on haulers to get it here for you. They are bottom of the barrell carriers, but work cheap. You may have your boat sitting somewhere for a week or so, but it may not matter to you.
Make sure which ever way you go, you purchase your own insurance to protect your boat. This way, if anything happens, you are covered. Good luck.
Does anyone rent a 28 ft boat trailer in this area?
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