My job list ahead of the June 22 (23?) 2018 SHTP start date is long and generally time-consuming and/or expensive (usually and). As I plan to ship my boat back from HI, one item on this extensive list that is beginning to cause me concern is finding a suitable trailer for a 30', 7500 lb, 5.5' draft sailboat. I have been monitoring L38 and Craigslist for a while without any success. In the process I have been reluctantly introduced to the rather fertile world of small-craft trailers, often shockingly expensive, but sadly none suitable for my purpose.

So... veterans of this particular rodeo, any advice you can offer is more than welcome. Please tell me there is a stash of sailboat trailers in a secret warehouse somewhere with owners dying to rent me their trailer for two months. Absent that, any tips on finding a suitable trailer, for rent or sale, preferably in the area?

As always, advice appreciated from those who have been through this before.