Trailers

[preston757]

Ok guys. I dont want to be a repeat threader or make it look like i didnt search previous threads. But im going to..

Im looking to buy a new trailer. I have a 70's Gator trailer.. which has vanished since that time frame. Its practically falling apart and cant find anything that work right using other brand parts. always rigging and designing/engineering fixes.

Im pretty hell bent on keeping dual axles, and haveing a brake setup. In virginia beach, once you put a trailer on your truck more and more people target you to cut you off! But what im curious to hear is what you guys are running. I want easy loading like power loading or float on. im tired of cranking my hand winch all the way to the end.

Ive contimplated Load rite bunks, Load rite roller, ez loader roller and venture bunks or rollers. Just not sure what is better for my boat.

i would like to hear what everyone is running since you guys have the smae boat. tell me what you think about it. things you wish were different with it.. im looking into getting a trailer at the winters boat show so im trying to do research early on.
thanks guys
preston

[Skools Out]

bunks provide better hull support and won't ripple the bottom of the boat.

My V20 has a Shoreland'r roller trailer only cause it was a deal as it did have a bunk trailer but i sold it. The rest of my boats are sitting on bunks currently.

[macojoe]

I agree that bunks support boats better, but it depends on the ramps in your area on your need.
Some ramps in my area will not have enough water to float your boat on or off the bunks, meaning you need to wait for the tides.
I use a roller trailer, and on step ramps can be interesting to watch the boat fly off the trailer!

Both have there +/-

and if Skools did not have all them trailer queens down there he would not have the ripples!!

[cfelton]

My V was on a load rite roller trailer when I bought it from a guy in Virginia Beach. I bought an Escort 26ft heavy duty trailer and it had bunks. I cut off the rails, moved up the axles and added disc brakes, replaced the bunks and added keel rollers and a set of cradle rollers up front. Ive got the best of both! It works great and supports the V well. My buddy has a load rite roller trailer and loves it. I guess its really what you prefer.

[parishht]

I have an Eagle dual axle roller trailer and everyone who helps me load the boat, loves it, because I can power load to within 1 foot of the winch. The rollers also work great for unloading, just a little shove and she's on her way.

[nipper]

I have a galvanized 5 Starr (yep, Star with 2 r's) dual axle trailer with bunks and drum brakes. The bunks are on what I will call, for lack of a better phrase, swivels. There are 2 bunks to the rear and 2 to the front. Each individual bunk is mounted on a galvanized support which attaches to the trailer frame at a single point, and can thus pivot up and down as the boat is sliding on or off. It works very well with my V.

[RABBITFISH]

Funny you should ask! I have had an EZ loader roller trailer under my boat since new. (1987) Never had much of a problem with it, other than the usual wear and tear. However, a couple of weeks ago I happened to notice that on the rear crossmember on the front side (under the boat) which had not been easily visible, was a large patch of rust. After launching the boat where I could do a more thorough inspection I found that a large section of the cross member had rusted through and was in severe danger of failing! I also made an observation at that time, (strange that I didn't notice it through all of the previous years) that the entire weight of the boat was resting on four ("4") bolts, where the crossmembers connected to the frame. These were also badly rusted! I immediately began to attempt obtaining replacement parts, only to be told by three different dealers that the parts for my model were no longer available! It was now time to shop for a new trailer! After much investigation I have decided on a new aluminum bunk trailer. The bunk trailer will offer more support contact for my boat, along with more crossmembers and connections to support the weight of the boat. I checked with several different brands and manufacturers and found the prices to be almost identical with only a margin of up to $300.00 in difference. Looking back, if you can get more support for your boat the better, especially if you trailer a lot....

Tommy

[Skools Out]

buy steel

aluminum trailers flex an are prone to cracking. I've had both well still have both and i'm going to sell the aluminum one after i repair the common cracks.

[RABBITFISH]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

buy steel

aluminum trailers flex an are prone to cracking. I've had both well still have both and i'm going to sell the aluminum one after i repair the common cracks.

That sounds like an idea for a new thread?