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If you've been looking at new boat trailers then you will already be well aware that they can be a significantly expensive piece of kit. A new trailer for a second hand pocket cruiser, such as a Leisure 17, may well prove to be more costly than the value of the boat itself. Consequently, demand for second-hand boat trailers can be intense at times, supply restricted and prices buoyant. Competition for those offered for sale can be fierce and good quality examples at reasonable prices will be snapped up rapidly. Online auctions of decent and serviceable boat trailers will also tend to attract a number of interested bidders.

Boat trailers come in a wide range of sizes and flavours for transporting boats from small dinghies through to large ocean going yachts and it is absolutely essential that you choose an appropriate one for your vessel. There is no such thing as 'nearly right' with a boat trailer. If it is not suitable for your boat then it is not safe to use them in combination. A trailer for a cabin cruiser is a wholly different beast from one designed for a fin-keeled yacht. Trailers designed for a bilge keeler are another class again.

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You should never overload a trailer beyond the maximum load capacity. Brakes, wheels and bearings should be checked and serviced regularly and the boat / trailer combination should only ever be towed by a suitably weighty and powerful vehicle. You should never purchase a trailer with significant damage such as a bent chassis or major structural rusting - they will be an accident just waiting to happen. That said, there are many trailers out there that may look a little 'rough and ready' but are fundamentally sound and still have years of service left in them. Viewing, before making an offer or bid, should be regarded as essential for the prospective purchaser to make an informed decsision.

Prices of second-hand boat trailers generally range from around £100 for a well-used but cheap and cheerful small dinghy trailer to over £1000 for a good condition trailer capable of carrying a yacht weighing a couple of thousand kgs. Nearly-new trailers, or particularly substantial ones for larger boats, may well cost significantly more.

It's all too easy to get carried away when making an offer on a private sale or bidding in an auction, especially when you haven't researched or viewed an item, so here's a few things to bear in mind when looking for your next boat or other marine item. Do your homework, compare prices, think through the logistics, be patient and don't make rashly impulsive decisions and you should still be able to pick up some excellent deals online.

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