Trailer Information

There are many brands of trailers that will properly support your Maritime. Regardless of the brand selected it is very important that it is adjusted properly to ensure adequate support and safety for your boat. Your Maritime dealer is best suited to assist you in the selection, fitting and maintenance of your trailer; contact them for the expert advice they are eager to share.

As the boat manufacturer,  we recommend  trailers that have a combination of keel rollers and bunks. These types of trailers deliver the best support for the Maritime hull design and are easy to use.  Maritime’s external keel is very strong and designed to support the entire boat’s weight. Carpeted bunks or roller trains (a series of rollers in a fixed or articulated channel) may provide additional support and balance.

Keel rollers on the rear cross member may help to center the boat as it is winched or driven onto the trailer. The rear rollers also lift the hull above the bunk ends, which could remain exposed on very shallow ramps. Winching a boat up and over the sharp end of the bunks exerts tremendous pressure on the hull’s skin and may cause damage.

Use of an all roller trailer is acceptable provided it is a Maritime factory authorized roller trailer, specifically designed to provide acceptable fit and support. Failure to use a factory authorized roller trailer may void your warranty. Contact your Maritime dealer to determine the best type of trailer that will meet your individual needs.

Trailers should be 102″ wide to allow our wide hulls (16′ – 20′ models), to sit down inside the fender wells. These wide trailers will also make it much easier to get on board when stepping on the fender or support steps.

Single axle trailers (except 23′ plus models) work fine, provided you select one that has the proper carrying capacity. To assist in your selection, please look over the trailer selection guide. While your on-board weights may vary from those shown, the chart is a reminder that your trailer has to carry much more than just the hull’s weight. As an example, fluids are heavy. Water weighs 8.3 lbs per gallon & fuel 6.1 lbs.

Trailers weigh between 500 lbs. and 1500 lbs. (Heavier for the 23′ or 25’ models) Be sure to add this weight to the loaded boat and motor weights in determining what your total towed weight will be. Many states require brakes when this load exceeds 3000 lbs. Please check with your dealer for local requirements