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Q1: what trailer is recommended for a 2000 DAUNTLESS 160?

Q2: what are the dimension for a 2000 DAUNTLESS 160 trailer?

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I need to replace my trailer on a Dauntless 160. I have looked EZ Loader and Tuff Trailers in aluminum. Neither come with keel rollers, but can be added. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim

To find a source for a trailer it's useful to include your location. Aluminum trailers are probably the best selection to minimize corrosion but it's important to ensure the trailer uses high quality stainless steel hardware throughout. A galvanized steel trailer is often selected for it's lower cost and excellent corrosion resistance. I have owned both aluminum and galvanized steel trailers and aluminum would be my choice if cost was not a consideration. Choose a trailer with a good quality winch and lights. For a typical 16 foot boat trailer brakes may not be necessary but state regulations may differ.

Karavan is the OEM trailer manufacturer for Boston Whaler.

There are numerous discussions about trailers on this site. A site search would be worth your time.

Thanks. I’m in the Portland, Oregon, area.

I’ve searched this site and found a lot of good info.

My most pressing concern is having the dimensions for the ideal trailer for my boat.

I’m OK spending extra for aluminum.

I want a solid trailer that can handle saltwater and lots of road miles. I’m leaning toward the relatively expensive custom build from Tuff Trailer out of Washington state. They make lots of boat trailer for Boston Whaler boats.

The boat trailer market seems to have two types of manufacturers: locally made and locally sold companies; and larger companies with national distribution and representation.

There is nothing wrong in buying from a local manufacturer, as long as that business seems stable enough to be around for enough time to make good on any warranty they offer.

There seems to be an explosion in trailer manufacturing for open flat bed trailers for general use, and especially for hauling around lawn care machinery. It seems no one cuts their own lawn anymore. There also seems to be an explosion in trailer manufacturing for enclosed trailers, which I presume are being used to haul around expensive motorcycles, larger off-road vehicles, or other items that have enough value to keep them out of the weather and out of sight of the public.

Boat trailer manufacturing typically is local to areas with a lot of trailerable boats and plenty of launching-ramp access sites. But the growth of boating has been rather stagnant for at least a decade, and I think these other types of trailers are more profitable markets today for a would-be trailer maker.

As the nation's population grows older and expected lifespans increase lawn services will increase also. You and especially me are pretty good examples.

PACIFIC TRAILERS is the quality brand for the Northwest.