alanfox55
Chief Petty Officer
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Check out this inflatable boat trailer...nice...going to have to get one! http://www.castlecraft.com/large_inflatables_trailer.htm
Load range D 1710# per tire. Boat/motor about 220#. I think I'm good.Just took pic before my last outing before we head south. There are cheaper lighter versions of the same trailer but needed this one to haul ATV's. Works out well as you can just punch it off trailer and take to the water.
1800 plus shipping? Lmao you can buy a jetski trailer and do the same for 500
Just took pic before my last outing before we head south. There are cheaper lighter versions of the same trailer but needed this one to haul ATV's. Works out well as you can just punch it off trailer and take to the water.
You can get trailer from HF for $300 or less
You can buy a "regular" boat trailer and change the bunks for a lot less than $1800 even if you buy new. A new trailer for my 16' RIB was $795 new.
Those trailers look like they are made out of 80/20 industrial erector set. I agree with ^ these guys.. Not worth the $1800 IMHO.
Alanfox, I looked at those trailers many years ago when I had a need for something light which could be knocked down, stored in the camper, and then assembled at the camp site to handle the inflatable. I have seen a few in use which seemed to do the job.
The 8 in wheels are a turn off, as we have gone that route before and found that they do not handle highway speeds well. One could be fine for your use, as that is a personal decision. Personally I would prefer galvanized steel with a heavier weight when towing, but buy one and let us know how well it serves your needs. No need to get defensive over something like this.
Some buy Chinese PVC boats with glued seams and others buy hypalon which is more expensive and no one gives that a thought. That same rule should apply to a subject such as this.