New Trailer

RIBoater · #1 08-19-2006, 10:09 AM

:-XWell I bought a new trailer for my '89 Cuddy. I bought a Tidewater, which was apparently started by the guy who started LoadRite. I saw it yesterday but I pick it up on Monday.

It's a 4 bunk model (I don't like rollers) rated for 4700#. It's got tandem axles, torsion axles and Kodiak brakes on all 4 wheels. The price was $3,000. That's much less than the prices I was getting on LoadRites or EZ Loader and this trailer seems to be of comparable or better quality.

What do you guys think? ;D ???

TheTinMan · #2 08-19-2006, 11:28 AM

Aluminum or galvanized? You're gonna luv them torsion axles. Sounds like a nice trailer.

Mac_Attack · #3 08-19-2006, 12:43 PM

I've got a bunk trailer and love it. The ramp we used last weekend was so steep with a roller trailer the boat would have rolled right off. Yes I know of the safety chain but they are a pain. Billy Mac ;D

#4 08-20-2006, 12:03 AM

local boat shop has these teflon covers for the bunks, instead of carpet. thinking of trying them out. if i ever get to that point.(sure is hard to restor a boat when ur as lazy as me) werent too expensive

reelapeelin · #5 08-23-2006, 08:42 AM

Looks like a great trailer RIB... :D ...

http://www.tidewatertrailers.com/wst_page7.html

That's about what I've been figurin' on cost w/ the ''goodies'' you got ;) 8) ...

There's a tandem pictured under "Roller Models"...

RIBoater · #6 08-24-2006, 09:50 PM

I got her home yesterday. Haven't got my boat put on yet so I don't really know the performance yet. The trailer looks really well built though. For instance, each bunk support is held on with two oversized U-bolts whereas most I've seen have only one. Anyway, I think I done good. We'll see.

reelapeelin · #7 08-25-2006, 07:55 AM

I think you done good... :D ...

Stinky_Hooker · #8 08-25-2006, 08:49 AM

Theres only two options...you either done good or have been "done" good! Either way, "doins" are fun!!!! :D :D

JK man...nice trailer, cant wait to see how it works out for you! 8)

Blue_Runner · #9 08-25-2006, 04:52 PM

My trailer has some type of rubber or PVC instead of carpet on the bunks. *It works super great!

RIBoater · #10 08-26-2006, 12:13 AM

I'm gonna see how it goes on and off with the carpet on the bunks. If it's tough I'll add some of those PVC bunk liners. I'll be gettin 'r done tomorrow. Depending on the weather I might even get out and get some fishing done this weekend.