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Do you need temporary use of a trailer in the Pacific Northwest that's capable of handling keelboats up to 30' or so? We have one, and it's for rent. This is ideal for someone who wants to haul out and work on their boat without paying for lay days (or being stuck in a yard where DIY is not welcome). It is also available to those who need to relocate a boat to a different cruising region.
We bought this with Dervish, the Cal 2-29 that was added to the Nomadic Research Labs flotilla in January, 2010. The initial plan was to sell it, but we realized that at some point we might want to take off on Nomadness and leave the smaller boat behind... and paying storage fees when we have our own storage facilities would be absurd. So in the meantime, it looks like we're in the casual trailer rental business. This is not beautiful, but it works well - the 8000-pound, 29-foot Cal made the trip from the Oregon coast to Olympia without incident. After buying the boat, I towed it another 20 miles or so to the Travelift with my Dodge Ram 2500, then unladen up I-5 to Camano Island. It tracks perfectly, the electric brakes work well, the tires are nearly new, and wiring is the standard round 7-conductor connector (6 plus the center pin).
Overall length from hitch to stern is 30 feet, and the pairs of stands are at the following stations (measuring back from the hitch): 9'
12.5'
19.25'
27' There is a wood landing strip for the keel, bounded by angle iron - this begins at 11.5 feet from the hitch and continues to the stern. The eight boat stands are fully adjustable: you can easily change pad angle, rotation, and height. The trailer is stored on Camano Island, Washington, at the moment, and we have set up a simple pricing structure: Daily rate: $80
Weekly rate: $275
Monthly rate: $550 A rental agreement will have to be signed, acknowledging that you have inspected the trailer and accept full responsibility for any mishaps that might occur... we can't be responsible for damage to boats or other difficulties. Before each rental, of course, we will look it over carefully to confirm general condition as well safe operation of the brakes and lights. We also need proof of insurance and a fully refundable deposit (depending on intended use and distance). This is not a launching trailer, and is not expected to be submerged (electric brakes don't like that). Normal operation will involve a lift and boatyard. If you are using it for bottom paint or other messy work, that's fine, but we do request at least a cursory attempt to protect the beautiful finish with plastic sheeting (which we can provide at no charge if needed)! We also have ratchet straps and WIDE LOAD banners that you are welcome to use, though permits have to be arranged through the Department of Transportation.
As you can tell, this is pretty casual... a little rental income from this otherwise idle piece of equipment will help amortize the purchase, and you'll find us pretty flexible when it comes to timing, modifications, schedule slippage, and so on. Please contact Steve to inquire about availability or arrange a viewing to confirm that this is suitable for your application.
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