Trailer????

[CaptJJ]

Hello everyone,

Thanks for the responses to my last question, my '89 Steplift (200 hp Yamaha outboard) is almost reborn. Now I just need a new trailer for her. I am still using the original dual axle trailer and heard they have come along way since '89.
My friends suggests the following options, but they don't own Steplifts, so your advice is very welcome.

-4,400-4,700 lbs dual axle trailer (by the way, what is the weight of my boat?)
-aluminum
-torsion springs
-disc brakes
-bunker? - I have never used one but they say they are worth the trouble for the ease in maintenance

Any suggestions?? Cost, where to buy, name brand, is there anything I should think about changing?

Thanks
JJBroc

[macojoe]

Ok I just went thurthis whole thnig and there are alot of things out there!! You can read the hole thread here, Good luck!

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Performance;action=display;num=1078 938772

[keithboyd]

About three years ago I got a new Venture tandom axle with rollers and brakes. I love it. It has the torson axles, I'm a firm believer in those, and the rolers make getting the boat off the trailer much easier. Personally I would not have a bunk type trailer. These appear to be fine if your boat is in the water most of the time and the trailer is only used occasionally. I never know what conditions I'll have at the ramp, with a bunk you may have to have a high tide.

Good luck

[CaptJJ]

Okay, I think I made my decision and am going to finalize it tomorrow morning, with your approvals.
Loadmaster - I think it is 5200lbs (paperwork is at home) total
but know it has
tandem axles with "Zodiak" stainless brakes
stainless hardware kit

By looking at what you guys have written in the past, I should be safe with anything over 4,800lbs, am I right or wrong?

JJBroc

[Crusher]

JJBroc, Good choice of trailer Mfg. I don't think youll be able to purchase it with Kodiak Disc brakes, they were only using Tie Down. Most people using disc brakes seem to like them better than Drum brakes. Easier to flush with water and keep slide pins lubed with a good grease. The newer tie down units are suposed to be better?? Alot of threads on other. boards about tie down and switching to Kodiak, witch have all or more stainless steel When I order my Loadrite it will probabley be with there standard. switch to KODIAK when I wear them out or have trouble. Talking to the factory rep I was looking at a 4200- 4700lbs. Some where on this board is a thread about what our boats weigh, mine is 4900lbs including the trailer. Don't go to heavy you wen5t the suspension to work not bounce down the road. You use and conditions count. Macjoe bought preetymuch what I would purchase. Goodluck Crusher

[macojoe]

Good choice !! But you will get tie down brakes and will have to change over after they were out. But make sure you are getting disk brakes!!! There was a left over with drum over there two, and you don't want that!!
Trailer weiges 1200 # with a 4200 # cap this gives you 5400# total. Your boat loaded with gear gas and anything else you have in it will be right at the 4000# mark so this gives you 200 # extra

Let us no whjat happens

[garbubba]

My trailer is just as you described minus the brakes & it does great.

Brakes are probably required where you live, but brakes in salt water just don't make much sense to me.

The bunkers make it an easy trailer to use & carry all that weight well too, I don't have to watch tide too much.

Make sure it supports the stern well, that 200 ain't light.

Doug

[CaptJJ]

Unless I'm being lied to, the dealer told me for certain they are Kodiaks. I also phoned Loadmaster and was told that they were now offering the Kodiaks. I will triple check tomorrow when I order it and have the dealer fax me an invoice stating the same. Now that I am home I am looking at my notes and its a 5100# trailer, I am going to double check that also and see if there taling total weight or capacity, you are right I don't need to be bouncing down the road.
I will keep you all informed.

[CaptJJ]

Actually, now that I am thinking about it, I phoned Kodiak and they suggested I call Loadmaster because they carry their brakes. I made so many f#@*ing phone calls for this, I forget who I've called. Thank God for note pads.