hi adrian,,, please make sure that any trailer you buy/ borrow is set up for a 17ft dory,,, you cant just put any trailer under your boat or you may damage your boat beyond repair,,,,ie, a trailer for an Alaska 500 will not fit a 17ft dory,,,,good luck with your new adventure....hope yoo have long pockets,., remember B O A T ,,,,,stands for Bring Out Another Thousand!,,.,,if i can help at all just call me....keith