capecodder86

Hey Guys I am looking at a 209 escape Grady CC and I need a trailer for it. I am guessing single axle, not sure if I need bunk or roller, probably roller. What kind of ball park am I looking at in price for something like this?

thanks for the input guys!

steelhead130

I would want a tandem axle. 2500 Lbs will turn into 3500 real quick with added gear, ice, and the like. A tandem will give you the added security if there is a failure of being able to limp to an exit to make repairs instead of having to do them on the shoulder of the road. Also track better in my opinon.
As for the bunk-roller that has been beaten around endlessly. For what its worth I would never have a bunk trailer. The ramps I use are subject to large tidal swings and I have seen guys have to wait for the tide to retrieve their boats.
Bunks may give better support then a trailer with few rollers, but there are some that have alot more rollers then others. With my roller set up it centers the boat just right regardless of wind or current and makes for a quick launch and retrieve.

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That boat will wind up weighing a lot more than that with fuel, ice, gear, and a 4 stroke on the back. I had this same boat and would not put it on anything but a tandem axle for anything more than moving it around the yard. Bunk vs. roller is more of a personal/geographic consideration... I strongly prefer bunks. The 20' GW is one hoss of a 20 footer. Double axle all the way. Good luck.

fleigenfischer

I tow my Edgewater 188cc with F115 on a single axle trailer. Total weight is about 2600 lbs. I've towed it back and forth a few times between the South Shore and the Cape and felt comfortable, but, I agree with the others that a tandem would be better for the 209. I think my set up is about maximum for a single axle and if I was going to trailer on a regular basis (I keep in the water for the season) I'd feel a lot more comfortable with a tandem. You're going to be about 700 lbs or so higher than I am and like the others have said I think you will definitely be happier with a tandem.

PS My single axle galvanized Load Rite w/o brakes was about $2000 a few years ago down at Bosuns.

capecodder86

so am I looking at about $2000 for a tandem roller trailer brand new roughly?

GWcpa

No, I'd estimate $3,500.

whays

Your Grady weighs more like 4000 lbs with all the gear and motor. You'll want a tandem axle trailer, with brakes (maybe not if you live real close to the ramp and have a big truck) I'm thinking at least 3 g's for a suitable aluminum trailer.

capecodder86

i live 3 miles from the ramp and will be towing it with a 3/4 ton 5.4 liter v-8 2004 E-250 Ford. Do you think I'll need brakes for this vechicle?

gf

I would hope your vechicle has brakes!

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires brakes on the trailer.

capecodder86

Well thankfully the van has brakes! But you are saying the trailer needs brakes as a state law for a boat that size?

gf

I stand corrected, MA only requires brakes on trailers greater than 10,000 pounds.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-7.htm

Common sense, however, would suggest brakes on any trailer carrying over 3000 pounds.

Lone Ranger

Don't matter what the law says about brakes on the Trailer.You had better put a Tandem axle Trailer WITH Brakes under that Grady!!I will assure you if you don't.There will be a day that comes,you will be praying that you did!!

fishhrd

I own a grady 209 with a 225 honda. It is heavy for a 20 ft. boat and I have a tandem axle roller trailer with brakes. Def. go tandem axle with that boat.

capecodder86

thanks guys i appreciate the imput. Any preference with the drum and disk brakes? people are trying to scare me away from the drums with the saltwater and the drums freezing over the winter etc

Curmudgeon

Any preference with the drum and disk brakes?

Kodiak all stainless discs, without question. My only complaint is that I keep asking myself why I even considered anything else!

Mike2043

I lust picked up a 1985 tandem load rite trailer w/rollers today. I got 4 new tires w/ galvanized rims, all new brakes and brake lines, new brake actuator for $1800.00. The guy also told me a new trailer would be around $3500.00

Hope this gives you an idea was it's going to cost.

Brad1

When estimating how much trailer you need, be sure to add hull weight, motor weight, weight of full tank of fuel, weight of all accessories (don't forget batteries), weight of full coolers, bait wells, and holding tanks. Bottom line, it can really add up. Then on top of all that, allow a safety margin. I could be wrong, but I believe that not too long ago I read something in Trailer Boats magazine in which they recommended a 20% safety margin.

IMO, there's no question that boat will need a tandem with brakes.

The $3,500 cost estimates are in line with what I think you'd expect to pay.

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capecodder86

thanks for all your help guys