new trailer recommendations

[Matt1121]

Okay-

After much thought I'v decided to give up on my old Load Rite bunk trailer and buy a new bunk trailer with a RULE winch. The Load Rite was just not designed for a 3000lb boat

Can you guys who live above the Mason-Dixon line make a few recommendations as to what brands are good and how much I can expect to pay? Also, i heard stainless steel disc brakes are a no-no and I should go with those new DICO back free brakes that dont lock up when you go in reverse.

I got one quote for a 6000lb cap. LOADMASTER aluminium for $3200.

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ALTHOUGH YOU CAN’T LIVE MUCH FURTHER SOUTH THAT I DO I ALSO BOUGH A LOADMASTER TRAILER ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. I LOVE THE TRAILER DOES A GREAT JOB WITH THEIR TORSION AXELS AND SURGE DISK BREAKS. YOU WOULDN’T BE DISAPPOINTED I WENT WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS THAT’S WELL WORTH THE EXTRA FEW BUCKS. I DROVE TO TAMPA TO PICK UP MINE COST $2,650 FROM THEM. MAYBE THEY WILL DROP SHIP TO YOU. YOU WILL PAY ABOUT THE SAME AS WHAT THEY SELL TO DEALERS FOR.
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[Matt1121]

Thanks, Fellowship. The quote I got ($3200) for the Loadmaster trailer was for the standard 6,000 or 7000lb model with the 10" inch drum brakes delivered to a dealer in New Hampshire.

I'll find out about the stainless nuts & bolts option...I dont think I want disc brakes because I think they will get all corroded after sitting around during our 6 month winters.

[Rich]

another option.

http://www.nextrailofamerica.com

When I bought mine it was called Tow Master of America. Nextrail is the same company. Billybob has the same Trailer. You can see pictures of his under the 23' pics. Mine seems like it could carry a house. 6000 lb dual axle bunk, brakes, etc, etc. I think I paid around $2200.

[Matt1121]

How did you get it to Cape Cod?

Which brake package did you go with??

[Rich]

I picked mine up in OHIO. Heres the story.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/cgi-b...c;f=1;t=000084

They will ship it you anywhere in USA for around $400. (I think)

[Matt1121]

Thanks, Rich. Great story.

You're a man on a mission. I've purchased two boats during the last few years (dare I say Mako?) and both were long haul trips. Still waiting to get that elusive Seacraft.

First boat was purchased in Port Aransas, Texas. I saw a few pics via email, gave the dealer a deposit, flew down, rented a UHAUL for $380, water tested the boat, and then drove 2300 miles back to Boston. Pretty uneventful trip except for the piece of plywood that impregnated itself in the hull below the waterline after it was kicked up by an 18 wheeler. Ouch...thank god my buddy runs a restoration facility and I had my insurance binder.

Second boat was purchased in Palm City, Florida. Similar deal....saw a few pics vie email, hired a surveyor, got the green light, flew down, rented a UHAUL for $390, water tested the boat and started the 2000 mile drive back to boston praying like hell that the trailer held up. Got to South Carolina...had a bad feeling and replaced tires on front axle and bought a jack, lung wrench and gunwale strap at Walmart. Drove 3 hours into North Carolina...tires on rear axle started popping like water balloons, and axle seals spit out grease all over boat. Bought two new tires for rear axle and pumped bearings full of grease to get me home. Would you believe I got within 60 miles of my home in Boston and I finally blew a bearing and hub...the thing was smoking like a camp fire. Called BOAT US and they sent someone out in 103 degrees to fix it. Thank God....It cost me about $100 after they reimbursed for the first $150.

All my friends and family think I am nuts. Even with 4000 miles under my belt, I would do it again (for the right boat) in a heartbeat.

[Matt1121]

Rich-

I just got off the phone with nextrail, They gave me a quote of $2520 delivered to Boston!!

Did you get the drum brakes with the free backing or did you with the disc brakes?? Also, did you get radial tires or bias plies?

Thanks for the lead.

Ed

[Rich]

Disc brakes and regular tire option I think. The tires are goodyear.

[ October 08, 2002, 07:11 PM: Message edited by: Rich ]