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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Trailers => Topic started by: Rich L on September 06, 2010, 09:55:55 AM

Title: Trailer Type
Post by: Rich L on September 06, 2010, 09:55:55 AM

I'm on the the lookout for a used trailer in my area for my 200ccp. Is there anything specific I should be looking for or would any 20ft trailer fit my boat?

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: pete on September 06, 2010, 11:45:41 AM

dual axel,aluminum,disc brakes,also I would price out a new trailer just to get a baseline,if the diff isn't that big,buy new,on a used trailer consider the cost for,new bearings and hubs, new tires[over 4 years old they're dry rotted,look for any hairline cracks]and the springs will probobly need to be replaced also.good luck :salut:

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: bumpster on September 06, 2010, 11:51:19 AM

Quote from: "pete"

dual axel,aluminum,disc brakes,also I would price out a new trailer just to get a baseline,if the diff isn't that big,buy new,on a used trailer consider the cost for,new bearings and hubs, new tires[over 4 years old they're dry rotted,look for any hairline cracks]and the springs will probobly need to be replaced also.good luck :salut:

X2 except for the brakes. Brakes on a 20 footer are more hassle then they are worth unless your tow vehicle is small. I tow the same boat with an F150 and brakes on the trailer are not needed at all. just my .02

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: GoneFission on September 06, 2010, 01:16:31 PM

Welcome Rich!  Brakes may not be just an option - they may be required by law.  For example, Florida requires brakes on any trailer with a GVW of 3000 lbs. or more.  I think a loaded 200CCP could easily go over 3000 lbs gross.   :wink:

Here's a breakdown of what's required:
http://www.roadkingtrailers.com/brakelaws.htm (http://www.roadkingtrailers.com/brakelaws.htm)  

You don't want to give Po-Po an easy hit...   :oops:

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: John Jones on September 06, 2010, 05:44:12 PM

Monroe County boys are well aware of brake and tie-down requirements.

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: Rich L on September 06, 2010, 06:49:02 PM

NY is a1000 pounds so brakes are a must. I'm actually looking foward to getting  her home so I can go through it.

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: seabob4 on September 06, 2010, 07:16:57 PM

Rich,
Get a bunk trailer, not a roller.  Rollers can deform a hull...

And make sure the bunks are centered under the stringers...

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: GoneFission on September 07, 2010, 09:23:02 AM

Rich - get her cleaned up and on a nice trailer and then head down to the Carolinas for the mid-Atlantic Aquasport gathering in October!   :thumleft:  

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5928 (http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5928)  

See you there!

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: Rich L on September 07, 2010, 08:51:38 PM

Aquasport Octoberfest sounds like a heck of a lot of fun

Title: Re: Trailer Type
Post by: GoneFission on September 08, 2010, 09:02:44 AM

Quote from: "Rich L"

Aquasport Octoberfest sounds like a heck of a lot of fun

OK - we've got a name now - Aquasport Octoberfest!   :cheers:

See you there!