What type of trailer?

[ricknewman]

If you have a decent ramp to launch your boat then a float on is the way to go. Rollers can be a pain in the butt.

[NoBones]

Rollers can be a pain in the butt.

All depends on how you set them up!!!

My tandem axle Continental has all stainless hardware
galvanized axles, hubs and lug nuts.
Stainless Buddy Bearings.
7 Grease-able 12 inch Stoltz Keel rollers
8 Grease-able 4 inch Stoltz donut rollers
10,000 lb. Power Winch 3/16 inch stainless cable.
Stainless lanyard cable to operate winch "solo"
from 2 X 12 inch rough sawn Cedar walkboard to the back of the trailer!!!

About the greasable shafts, 5/8 inch galvanized bolts
that are 14 inches long. (excess cut off after head of
bolt welded to the galvanized roller frames)
Drilled approx 5 inches into the head of the bolt
then tapped for a zirc fitting....

This trailer works on any ramp anywhere.
I can launch and load by myself anytime!!

If you take care of it, It will take care of you!













Even works as a park bench for Doodlebug, Skipper-T &
Bushwacker....




Do not get me wrong, I also have Float-On trailers as well.
But for me, The roller trailer is my favorite.
Oh yeah, This trailer is a 1980 and still going strong..

See ya, Ken

[doodlebug]

Even works as a park bench for Doodlebug, Skipper-T &
Bushwacker..

I recall it being a breakfast booth

[pelican]

i have 4 "service" trailers,all roller.all urethane rollers too,never a problem with rollers,upkeep is minimal,give 'em a squirt with the hose...bearings hold up longer,due to the fact,the wheels are never submerged.bunk trailers in an area with a good tide swing,make it just about impossible to load and unload in a low tide.also,the aluminum trailers,these will float.personally,i would never own,nor do i reccomend bunk style trailers to customers...

[gman1001]

My 'new to me' trailer is aluminum "Magic Loader." I think it came with the SC.

If your ramp is in a strong tidal area or a river - forget about an aluminum unless you outfit it with weights. I found out the hard way the trailer floats!

Royal pain if your by yourself and the trailer starts heading out to sea with the tide.