Recommended trailer size for sea explorer 16

[Laserguy]

 What would have been the OEM trailer size or rated capacity for 1990's -2000's 1511 SE/SC? Were there specific recommended brands or was this up entirely to the dealer?

Any owners: What wt rating do you run?

I need to buy a trailer and need to know if a 2100 lb rated trailer is good enough or step up to 2300 or 2500. Late 90's SE 16. Seems like a lot of trailer but don't want to be pushing the max rating.

Roller vs bunk?

My previous boat has an ez loader 14-18 2100# roller model. Dry weight spec of the hull is 1100 pounds, like Sea explorer, with a carbureted Johnson 115, approximate weight 370 pounds. The trailer is overloaded I think, which makes me cautious about under buying this trailer.  On paper they look similar except the current boat is a foot longer

PS I had originally posted a question about the weight of an explorer in the arima life forum but thought it would be prudent to ask the more direct question about the trailer model recommendations

[Yachter Yat]

   Hi Laser:  I'm running an EZ Loader roller 15-18 2800# under my 16 SC.  Obviously, your Explorer is a bit heavier than my 2000# in-the-water Chaser.  Consequently, I believe this model may be a good choice.  Yes, in my case, I may be just a bit oversized, but I'd rather have it that way.   Two things I should mention here:  First, I wanted the width so the boat could sit between the fenders.  Secondly, I also wanted 14" wheels; something that just happened to be high on my trailer priority list.   


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[Fisherdv]

My new SC16 came on a 2100# ez loaded trailer. It's been fine, but if I had the choice, I would have gone 1 up to 2300#. IIRC, COB has a 16 Sea explorer in the years you mention, and it's on a 2300# trailer.

Also consider the size, length and width of the different rated trailers. Especially if you need to fit in a tight garage.

[mustang65fbk]

I'm sure a quick phone call to Belinda at Defiance Marine would be all the info that you'd need.

[croaker stroker]

A longer trailer makes it easier to launch without getting your rear wheels wet on your tow vehicle.

[Chief of the Boat]

I have a 2300# EZ-Loader roller under my porky SE, I would prefer the 2800# bunk or roller trailer.   The 2800/3100 has bigger tires, tongue and frame then the 2300#

[Svinny88]

Go with the heaviest, largest trailer you can afford    My se is on a 3000lb trailer? I believe?  Single axle, but if I had  to buy a new one, I would get a dual axle trailer, but I frequently tow 150-300 miles 1 way, with the occasional 2-3000 mile round trip to Florida. Although , if I towed less than 10 miles one way, it wouldn't matter what size the trailer is, as long as it had wheels on it lol