Trailers

[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?