Trailer Choice?
 

I have a 1986 20' center console SeaCraft that has been on a roller trailer since I bought it about five years ago. As I approach the time to either refurbish or replace the trailer I am curious about bunk trailers. I trailer the boat about two miles every time I launch and the ramp is a beauty. What are the pro's and cons of thetwo trailer types?

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Out on the west coast very few have such a short trip. Because I want to trailer my boat the thousand miles to Cabo, I went with the ABT trailer from SO Cal. I think it's the only Aluminum trailer made out west and it's a tank. Much heavier then a Florida model. It has bunks because I think it's easier on the baot for long trips and won't leave rolls in the hull after time. Although I have my doubts that a Seacraft would do that. My brother in law's Bayliner did.
I would still recomend bunks and when I was in FL that's when I became sold on the idea of this type trailer.
I almost drove to FL to get one before i found ABTrailers on line. Also I bought my trailer for a larger size for the future bracket. I wiegh my tounge be for every tow to check loading. Big downhill from the desert a 4,000 ft decline in 15 miles. Since the boat dosn't have the bracket I checked placement on the trailer for safty.
Again not a problem for you guys with the two mile tows.
I also have nasty dirt roads just to get to the freeway and killer roads in Baja. Even carry complete spindles and brakes.Mexico has potholes that could almost hide a VW.

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I have owned both roller and bunk trailers both galvanized and aluminum I trailer my boat about 40 + times a year from 10 to 25 miles and at least one trip 100 miles one way. Anyway for me aluminum trailers with bunks and stainless steel Kodiak surge disk brake is the only way to go. On your 20’ boat you might not need the breaks but if you decide on brakes JUST go with stainless steel disks. There are many good trailer companies now a days but I went with Loadmaster out of Tampa Fl.
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If I had bought a trailer in Florida, loadmaster was my choice. They make a great product and the price is good.
I like to look at how things are made and they make a great product.
Too bad for me no Hermco or Loadmaster out here.

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We love our stainless steel bunker Loadmaster trailer. And we love Hermco! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Another vote for Loadmaster with stainless disc brakes. Mine has bunks but I hear those aren't too popular up North.

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I love your boat! I keep looking at the gallery and think...If I did that...I would really screw up my boat. I don't have the patience to do that right. I have the tools and some of the skills, but that is profesional. If I lived in Florida I'd be in line.
Love the offset door.would you hurt any feelings by saying the price for a job like that?

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HatTrick,
Being south of the Cape with less tide change than up here, I'd go bunk, especially if you plan on using the same ramp all the time and you know what to expect. You'll save some $$ too over a comparable roller trailer.

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I just my 76 23 cc Sea Craft I bought a FLOAT-ON.Perfect fit

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I just bought a dual axle NEXTRAIL for a fraction of what a Float-on goes for and it is made just as good. It has torsion bars, stainless hardware, brake flush kit, and disk brakes for just under $3000 delivered from FL to Long Island. You can't beat that!

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Hat Trick, there is no better than Aluminum Slide-On by Owens and Sons, Tampa, St. Pete. Search it either way and you will find custom trailers at factory crap price. Have it built, and delivered to SC/GA border by 9-13-05 and I will deliver it at cost to base of Cape. Kim will answer the phone, and Jeff will have it built, including 6" extension to tongue for extreme tides. Or shortened for garage storage. Try it. Mine came upside down in a trailer delivered to Tybee Lighthouse Coast Guard Station cheap. These guys are Great. And I am coming up there anyway. Jeff will have it ready and I am in no way affiliated with this company. Real people and real product. Specify Stainless anything you want. LED lights. Hardware. Marathon tires. Guide Ons. Whatever. Owe it to yourself to give them a call. My Whaler trailer is Awesome! And I will arrive no later than 9-15-05. Vezo, Part II.

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Vezo partII,
Thanks for your excellent offer and advise on trailers. I am actually just kicking tires right now and I haven't made up my mind on how to approach my aging trailer (new vs. repair). I am sure I won't have things figured out by mid september, but thank you again for your offer to help out.