77 Master Angler rebuild

[eggsuckindog]

That looks like an expensive transducer - one of the angled ones and is probably definately worth keeping - not sure but see if you can find somebody that does. It looks like an Airimar angled unit - will work with most machines, I found an old thru hull in mine and when the transom crapped out I wired it up and it was pretty good, worth a try they are expensive bastads - all of them.

I agree on the trailer - use what you got, an axle isn't that bad, upgrade later as you can.

Anything else you need thats expensive like steering or hardware call Mike at American Marine - those guys will get whatever you need and ship it to you at a good price I would guess - be sure to tell them where you came from - Mario has a Classic 23 and Mike used to have one - they will work with you and give advice on the phone. 727 938 9796

[jorgeinmiami]

Thats nice to hear but the cable leading out if it is only about 2 feet long.

I din't imagine that you can do to much with that

And the trailer is the prior owners and he does not want to sell it and I myself would like a newer aluminum trailer.

Now should I go single axle? or I am leaning to 2 axle model

[JOEKEN]

I just puchased a new twin axle trailer for my project. I am very happy with the way it sits on the trailer and it pulls very nicely. I never even considered a single axle. I wanted a twin axle from the start. I'll post pics later today.

[jorgeinmiami]

I was driving by Torino Trailers today and stopped in to price a trailer.

4000lb alumininum 2 axle trailer was $2038 +tax new

Not too bad, now I have a bench mark to look around for a used one

[Blue197320]

DO NOT GET A TORINO!!! i have had issues since new with it. if you want to stop by and look at mine you are more than welcome. i got it from the one off of palmetto and 52street. if your going up that way id reccomend real X trailers. they make some nice trailers. ill tell you more about the problems with the trailer if you decide to pass by.

[jorgeinmiami]

Thanks for the heads up.

I went just to kick the tires as I have no budget for it now but when the time comes I will be sure to call you and find out all you know.

My plans anyways would be to try and find a really nice use trailer..... Hopefully

[JOEKEN]

Here's the new Majic Tilt I just got for my project. The main reason I went with it was because of the person selling it. I called a dozen different places and had 5 places never even call me back. I guess the marine industry isn't effected by this economy. They were about the same price as the others and I got the forward bunks and 14 inch tires that I wanted. The trailer was set-up at the factory for the hull. I had to do a slight adjustment to the front bunks only.