Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
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Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
Which sytle trailer is the best? I remeber my dads boat had a float on trailer, th ekind where the deck rest on frame work and not the toons. I remember it seemed real "tipsy" dring down the road. Are the bunk trailers better, th ekind where th etoons rest on bunks? Any advice?
Mitch
2001 Landua 24'
90 Merc
2001 Landua 24'
90 Merc
Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
I think most will tell you that bunk style trailers are preferred if you have to tow the boat anywhere. The scissor style trailer is fine if you are just moving the boat. As you already noticed, that style can cause the boat to be "tipsy".
I would recommend a bunk style trailer.
I would recommend a bunk style trailer.
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2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
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2003 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 222
2003 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
Spend most of our time on Lake Eufaula
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
OK Toon wrote:I think most will tell you that bunk style trailers are preferred if you have to tow the boat anywhere. The scissor style trailer is fine if you are just moving the boat. As you already noticed, that style can cause the boat to be "tipsy".
I would recommend a bunk style trailer.
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
I would only have a bunk style trailer, preferably with 13" tires. Most trailers used on inland lakes are tube style trailers, but the pricey galvanized and aluminum I beam trailers are preferable if going into salt water.
Some people have boat ramps that are relatively flat and shallow where bunk style trailers may be difficult to get deep enough for launch. In those situations, you might have to go to trailers with low profile E rated 10" tires.
The scissor trailers are okay for someone only hauling a short distance to the water. Or, for a boat dealer that lays his pontoons flat on the grass.
Some people have boat ramps that are relatively flat and shallow where bunk style trailers may be difficult to get deep enough for launch. In those situations, you might have to go to trailers with low profile E rated 10" tires.
The scissor trailers are okay for someone only hauling a short distance to the water. Or, for a boat dealer that lays his pontoons flat on the grass.
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
I would say try to find a roller trailer but I don't think they make them anymore, at one time they did have one for sale that would drop it on the ground and pick it back up, made to launch in low water.
So I guess it is what ever they have for sale near you
So I guess it is what ever they have for sale near you
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
Would the scissor style be a deal breaker for buying a used boat?
Mitch
2001 Landua 24'
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
Depends on how far you are towing
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Re: Another question from this new guy... Let's talk trailers
Plus you can always sell it and buy a bunk trailer...BigBoyKY wrote:Would the scissor style be a deal breaker for buying a used boat?
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