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05-29-2013, 07:16 PM
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The only problem with the old float on trailers is you can no longer find the replacement pad for the bunks. There bunk was actually an aluminum I beam. It had an angled ledge on one side to fit the hull. There was then a rubber/ plastic piece that slid on. None of those piece are available any more. I have seen some people place wood on the bunk/I beam to provide some cushioning but there is not enough width on the trailers to use a normal cypress or wooden bunk like modern trailers have to day.
The float on trailers are very very solid and will last for ever. With that being said the only replacement parts are the axles and those can be had from the factory for not much money. I have an old float on trailer for my 23 Seacraft. I like it because it is very narrow. Tire to tire is about the width of the hull. You can really get the trailer in most any spot or small area. 
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05-29-2013, 10:44 PM
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Good insight, Rlbol. I had no idea re. the narrow frame, unique bunks and support structure. I'll have a look this weekend and check adaptability. I really like the idea of removing 4 or 500 lbs off my tow just by swapping the trailer. The guy bought a mess of them from the Gov auction and is asking around 1500. Seems high but like Don said, probably save a fair amount over new. Thanks again guys. Quite a stable you have there, FF...
My steel tandems are in the 12-1400 lb range. I'd actually be putting them under the 20 Seafari, and the Moesly.
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05-29-2013, 11:44 PM
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I sold this 1977 "Float-on" brand trailer in Fla for $300 cash. It had partially dry rotted tires and rusty leaf springs. The axles were fine and the aluminum structure was solid. No brakes - No fenders.
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05-29-2013, 11:55 PM
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In South Carolina I bought this 2003 aluminum slide on trailer built by "Wesco" for $1200. It had a new front axle with new disc brakes. Overall it was in very good condition. It had galvanized 14" wheels with new trailer service tires too.
I changed out to aluminum wheels the next year...
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05-30-2013, 07:02 AM
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Current SeaCraft projects: 68 27' SeaCraft Race boat 71 20' SeaCraft CC sf 73 23' SeaCraft CC sf 74 20' SeaCraft Sceptre 74 20' SeaCraft CC sf
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05-30-2013, 10:36 AM
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I hear you 'Friz,' If I had any more yard I'd be fetching a local Sceptre 23 that keeps dropping in price
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05-30-2013, 12:40 PM
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Sometimes I just cant help myself.
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06-02-2013, 02:06 AM
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Quote:
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