trailer manufacturer picks?

[DAVE GUAL]

ok readers. what the choice for your boat trailer. venture. load rite ? alum. or galvinized its time for a new trailer for me. and im asking readers... salt water user. sd187 hurricane deck boat. bunk trailer. thx D

 

[Scott Danforth]

Aluminum or galvanized

 

[airshot]

Get the best trailer you can afford !!

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I'd go galvanized,... I've always had a hard time loadin' onto a floatin' wagon, that moves with the current,.....

 

[Chris1956]

for salt water, it must be galvanized. Painted steel will rust and you won't be able to do a thing about it, no matter what you try.

Load rite is pretty popular around here.

 

[jimmbo]

I have had several EZLoaders(1 Roller, 2 Bunk) over the last 38 yrs. No complaints, Warranty Service was very good, when needed.

 

[tpenfield]

I bought a 'Rock n Roll' trailer . . . Aluminum and all Stainless hardware. Disc brakes on all 6 wheels. I think Loadrite's top of the line is similar, but mine was about $3K less than a comparable Loadrite.

there are lots and lots of trailer manufacturers, so everyone has a favorite.

 

[jimmbo]

I can't Fathom having a Trailer made out of Aluminium. In my eyes, it is not a strong metal, and I would be worrying about Stress Corrosion every minute of Ownership

 

[Cortes100]

I'm a fresh water guy and for the last 20+ years my trailers were always steel painted. Stored in garage. They were new and never had mechanical issues, only cosmetics. Within a couple years, it seems they would get a little scratch, little paint blister, and before you know it, I'd be touching up little areas.
My current unit is a shorelandr Galvanized. No more paint, no corrosion, led lighting, no headaches.

 

[yoster]

Steel painted for me. I like the idea of galvanized, but, to me, they just don't look good. Looks junky to me, even new off the lot - I know that's not actually the case (just the opposite) - but their looks don't lend credibility to the quality. I prefer a trailer painted to match the boat. Requires more upkeep but I'm fine with that. Boating and upkeep go hand-in-hand already LOL.

I'm in freshwater - if I was saltwater - there's no question - galvanized

 

[Lou C]

Galvanized with spring axles. Don’t like torsion.

 

[driz]

Galvanized for longevity with simple bunks . Nothing really to wear out and simple to deal with. I be done enough chopping and welding new where the rotten spots formed to know how badly painted hold up long term. Galvanized just keeps on ticking with just a wire brush and some cold galvanizing in a spray can. Not the prettiest thing by far but it will last almost indefinitely. Even In fresh water trailers love to rust from the inside out when tubular steel traps moisture especially when the rear drains get plugged up over time.

 

[Lou C]

Agreed I’d never ever have a painted trailer even in freshwater. Just more endless maintenance added on to all the work with boating….

 

[harringtondav]

I'm in Iowa, so locally mfg Shorland'r are my pick. I paid $1500 more than my boat dealers four bunk Heritage. Two fully adjustable Equiload bunks fit the boat like a glove, keep it much lower on the trailer.
They have a galvanized line.

 

[Chris1956]

We use galvanized roller trailers here on the Jersey shore. Rollers make it much easier to get the boat off and on, and more convenient to bottom paint the hull when on the trailer.

 

[BRICH1260]

Aluminum beam with galvanized axles and cross members. Mine is a Magic Tilt.

 

[Lou C]

I can't Fathom having a Trailer made out of Aluminium. In my eyes, it is not a strong metal, and I would be worrying about Stress Corrosion every minute of Ownership

Ever been to South Florida & the Gulf Coast? Alu is about all you will see, on VERY expensive boats too….

 

[jimmbo]

I still wouldn't trust it not to break.