transporting a Columbia 22

[capjoe111]

I recently bought a Columbia 22 and have to haul it 500 miles. It is sitting in a cradle I can buy, and I will if I have to, but it seems expensive for the cradle particularly because I will be building a trailer for it.

The yard guy recommended some jacks which I also don't have. I am abit afraid to use jacks without more.

I also though about loading trailer with lumber and building a frame around it for the transport.

I have never transported a boat before and am quite nervous about destroying my new prize in the process. Any suggestions anybody has I would very much appreciate.

Joe

[dabnis]

Originally Posted by capjoe111

I recently bought a Columbia 22 and have to haul it 500 miles. It is sitting in a cradle I can buy, and I will if I have to, but it seems expensive for the cradle particularly because I will be building a trailer for it.

The yard guy recommended some jacks which I also don't have. I am abit afraid to use jacks without more.

I also though about loading trailer with lumber and building a frame around it for the transport.

I have never transported a boat before and am quite nervous about destroying my new prize in the process. Any suggestions anybody has I would very much appreciate.

Joe

By the time you buy the wood and get a suitable truck to pull it, suggest
you have it hauled by a proffesional.

Just my 2 cents worth, having trailered a large boat before,

Dabnis

[ssneade]

if you have access to a cradle, you can rent a u haul car hauler, providing the trailer bed is flat and set boat and cradle on the car hauler, secure the cradle and boat and you're on yer way. the cradle will also be a nice start for your permenant trailer. good luck with your columbia.....

[sailingdog]

A Columbia 22 isn't a particularly large boat... trailering it yourself is doable, but a cradle would make far more sense if you're using a flatbed trailer. If you're going to build a custom trailer, then no need for a cradle.

If you're going to use the trailer for winter storage, then it is a reasonable expense to pay. If you're not, then pay someone to haul it for you.