Trailer for Fisherman 222
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I'm here at mine now. Any 76" wide I-Beam type trailer should suffice. Make sure that you've got 2x 3500# axles, don't forget about brakes on one axle - it's the law here in NC. Mine is actually a trailer that is capable of hauling a 28 ft craft. It's a long old girl but boy does it pull nice. It came out of Chas, SC - The Trailer Shop, Tommy Stone. Can't say enough good things about this crowd.
If you need further dimensions please reach out as the boat is not on it now and I can get you what you need.
I have an 03 -222
If you need further dimensions please reach out as the boat is not on it now and I can get you what you need.
I have an 03 -222
A lot of this is going to depend on where you live and what companies you have near you. Especially if you're not going to do the trailer adjustment (to properly fit your boat) yourself. There is, however, a difference from one manufacturer to another - not just in the frame, but also the smaller components. If you're planning on using this trailer for more than something for the boat to just sit on, don't make your decision based on price alone. For example, Venture is a very low end trailer and quality control has been very much hit or miss. The last thing you want is to save $ just to spend $$$.
You can see my location in my signature - near me, I have Tidwater which is a solid, entry level trailer. Shoreland'r is a higher end trailer. Load Rite is OK. I've heard others mention Owens and Sons, but I'm not sure where they're based out of or if they have an extensive dealer network.
Check your state's restrictions - many states require brakes on both axles.
You can see my location in my signature - near me, I have Tidwater which is a solid, entry level trailer. Shoreland'r is a higher end trailer. Load Rite is OK. I've heard others mention Owens and Sons, but I'm not sure where they're based out of or if they have an extensive dealer network.
Check your state's restrictions - many states require brakes on both axles.
There are other decisions you need to make such as bunks or rollers, SS disks, LED lighting, torsion or leaf springs, SS hardware, alloy wheels etc. To an extent, some of those decisions will be influenced by your usage, Maybe you will be operating in fresh water, maybe salt. Maybe you will take short runs to launch. Maybe you will launch and haul only a few times . Certain options add up fast
With respect to trailer size, don't undersize but also don't think that a larger(longer) trailer will be better. A too long trailer will make it hard to correctly balance your load. When sizing, too things are most important; grosss weight capacity and bow eye to transom length.
The comment about local dealers is somewhat important. You may be limited to your choices of manufacturers.
One idea might be to call your local Grady dealer and ask what they would provide for your model boat (basically, who do they deal with)
With respect to trailer size, don't undersize but also don't think that a larger(longer) trailer will be better. A too long trailer will make it hard to correctly balance your load. When sizing, too things are most important; grosss weight capacity and bow eye to transom length.
The comment about local dealers is somewhat important. You may be limited to your choices of manufacturers.
One idea might be to call your local Grady dealer and ask what they would provide for your model boat (basically, who do they deal with)
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Not sure where the OP is from. Continental trailers (brand) is in Florida but is all around the east coast. Pacific (brand) is in Southern California but is all over the west coast. I’ve had Trailers from pacific and currently have a continental for my 268. Both companies know what they are doing and can fit a boat to their models easily. 22 is very popular. I prefer bunks with a single brake axle, surge hitch, tandem trailer. All aluminum I beam, all LED. Or if you really want something nice, check out pacific aluminum tubes versus I beam.