Trailer for Pontoon Boat

FLAG! · 03-12-2013, 09:09 AM

Looking for a trailer for a 22' pontoon boat. Any local dealer suggestions? I recall seeing one that is adjustable for height. That would be a good option if it means the boat will fit in the garage.

Thanks!

ishoot308 · 03-12-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FLAG!

Looking for a trailer for a 22' pontoon boat. Any local dealer suggestions? I recall seeing one that is adjustable for height. That would be a good option if it means the boat will fit in the garage.

Thanks!

I have bought a LOT of trailers through the Tilton Trailer Outlet. (524-4344)

Always had a good experience and always a fair price!

Dan

FLAG! · 03-12-2013, 10:21 AM

Thanks Dan!

FLAG! · 03-12-2013, 01:08 PM

Thanks Dan!

WINNOCTURN · 03-12-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FLAG!

Looking for a trailer for a 22' pontoon boat. Any local dealer suggestions? I recall seeing one that is adjustable for height. That would be a good option if it means the boat will fit in the garage.

Thanks!

FLAG,

See if you can find an AMERICAN brand trailer for a Pontoon boat. They are made by KARIVAN.

I bought one for my 23' Welcraft 232 and saved quite a bit of money. All the data plates were marked KARIVAN. I think the only difference in is the Decals they put on. Same assembly line. In the morning as the production line starts it calls for the first 25 trailers get the Karivan decals and the next 25 to get the American decals.

I got mine at Shep Browns, The marina in Gilford next to the Marine Patrol offices used to carry them also.

I would also follow up on Dan's suggestion on TILTON Trailer.

Good Luck!

codeman671 · 03-12-2013, 02:22 PM

I second the Trailer Outlet in Tilton. Joe is great. We have picked up quite a few there.

There is another place that I see in craigslist often, down towards Plaistow but I do not see them posting presently.

Greene's Basin Girl · 03-12-2013, 02:23 PM

Call Melvin Marina. They sell pontoon boats. They sell many used as well as new boats and trailers.

Irrigation Guy · 03-13-2013, 10:23 AM

As others have said, Trailer Outlet. Joe is a real straight shooter. He is also a trailer distributor as well as dealer. He doesn't sell anything but trailers, trailer parts, and service.

Winnisquamguy · 03-13-2013, 12:12 PM

I bought a 22' Yacht Club from Joe maybe 3-4 years ago. I bought it to stickily put the boat in with and take it out. I did take the boat and trailer up to Ossipee Lake a few years ago and I was going up RT25 doing 65 and she was straight as an arrow. The price was under $2000.00 and didn't think you could beat the price. Joe is the fairest guy I know selling anything.Good luck in your decision.

LIforrelaxin · 03-13-2013, 04:09 PM

I think what you are looking for is a Center Lift Pontoon trailer.... These will allow for some up and down movement... However that does come with a cost. They are not the best trailers if you will be transporting you boat over the road on a regular basis. Bunk style trailers are best for that as they get the pontoons up higher and offer better protection for the pontoons themselves...

With that in mind I would look around craigslist and the like you are probably likely to find something used and in good condition if you are patient.

Belmont Resident · 03-14-2013, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

I bought a 22' Yacht Club from Joe maybe 3-4 years ago. I bought it to stickily put the boat in with and take it out. I did take the boat and trailer up to Ossipee Lake a few years ago and I was going up RT25 doing 65 and she was straight as an arrow. The price was under $2000.00 and didn't think you could beat the price. Joe is the fairest guy I know selling anything.Good luck in your decision.

And very knowledgeable and will give you sound advise no matter what you are looking for.
Joe also does just about any repair work you might need on a trailer and if he isn't capable of doing it he will tell you so.
I had him replace the axles on a dump trailer I bought a few years back. He did the work for an excellent price.

codeman671 · 03-14-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I think what you are looking for is a Center Lift Pontoon trailer.... These will allow for some up and down movement... However that does come with a cost. They are not the best trailers if you will be transporting you boat over the road on a regular basis. Bunk style trailers are best for that as they get the pontoons up higher and offer better protection for the pontoons themselves...

With that in mind I would look around craigslist and the like you are probably likely to find something used and in good condition if you are patient.

The "ladder" style trailers are nice because you can use them to drop a boat on flat ground and remove the trailer if wanted, but are very tippy on the road. On more than one occasion I have felt like my boat was going to tip over on Route 11, even though it was strapped well.

I will only buy bunk trailers from now on.

robmac · 03-19-2013, 08:38 AM

Call Bill jr at Shep Browns I have gotten trailers in the past from him

LIforrelaxin · 03-19-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

The "ladder" style trailers are nice because you can use them to drop a boat on flat ground and remove the trailer if wanted, but are very tippy on the road. On more than one occasion I have felt like my boat was going to tip over on Route 11, even though it was strapped well.

I will only buy bunk trailers from now on.

Do to the narrow tire stance I am not surprised by this at all... The "ladder" or center lift trailers are designed with a particular purpose in mind... and are not the most robust trailers for traveling down the road.

03-12-2013, 09:09 AM	#1
FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Trailer for Pontoon Boat Looking for a trailer for a 22' pontoon boat. Any local dealer suggestions? I recall seeing one that is adjustable for height. That would be a good option if it means the boat will fit in the garage. Thanks!

03-13-2013, 12:12 PM	#9
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	I bought a 22' Yacht Club from Joe maybe 3-4 years ago. I bought it to stickily put the boat in with and take it out. I did take the boat and trailer up to Ossipee Lake a few years ago and I was going up RT25 doing 65 and she was straight as an arrow. The price was under $2000.00 and didn't think you could beat the price. Joe is the fairest guy I know selling anything.Good luck in your decision. __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

03-13-2013, 04:09 PM	#10
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 884 Times in 517 Posts	I think what you are looking for is a Center Lift Pontoon trailer.... These will allow for some up and down movement... However that does come with a cost. They are not the best trailers if you will be transporting you boat over the road on a regular basis. Bunk style trailers are best for that as they get the pontoons up higher and offer better protection for the pontoons themselves... With that in mind I would look around craigslist and the like you are probably likely to find something used and in good condition if you are patient. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

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FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks Dan!

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FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks Dan!

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,365 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	I second the Trailer Outlet in Tilton. Joe is great. We have picked up quite a few there. There is another place that I see in craigslist often, down towards Plaistow but I do not see them posting presently.

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03-12-2013, 02:23 PM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Call Melvin Marina. They sell pontoon boats. They sell many used as well as new boats and trailers.

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Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	As others have said, Trailer Outlet. Joe is a real straight shooter. He is also a trailer distributor as well as dealer. He doesn't sell anything but trailers, trailer parts, and service.

03-19-2013, 08:38 AM	#13
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Call Bill jr at Shep Browns I have gotten trailers in the past from him