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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Trailers => Topic started by: daniel123 on June 14, 2012, 06:44:40 PM

Title: Replacing fenders
Post by: daniel123 on June 14, 2012, 06:44:40 PM: My 200 Osprey came on a nice Continental aluminum trailer, nice but for one fender, which took a hit hard enough to split it. The former owner said it might have been caused by a (darn violent) blow-out. Anyway, I need to fix or replace it. Any ideas or advice welcome; photo below.
Title: Re: Replacing fenders
Post by: Blue Agave on June 14, 2012, 06:46:53 PM: Contact Continental. :salut:
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Post by: seabob4 on June 14, 2012, 07:42:35 PM: Without seeing said pic, those are the molded plastic ones, correct? With the little step pads on each end of the fender?
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Post by: John Jones on June 14, 2012, 08:46:59 PM: http://www.continentaltrailers.com/Wate ... _parts.pdf (http://www.continentaltrailers.com/Waterlandcatalog_parts.pdf)
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Post by: seabob4 on June 14, 2012, 09:02:17 PM: P/N 17-8583 or 8584, depending on size of tires...
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Post by: wingtime on June 15, 2012, 03:02:26 PM: Where you located? those fenders are a standard part that you should be able to find locally.
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Post by: John Jones on June 15, 2012, 05:53:14 PM: Yep. Sturdybuilt in Bradenton carries just about any fender one could imagine in single, dual, and triple. Plastic, galvanized, stainless, aluminum, and painted.
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Post by: RickK on June 15, 2012, 08:23:41 PM: There's a SturdyBuilt in Sarasota too, about 3/4 mile south of Bee Ridge on 41 - west side.
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Post by: daniel123 on June 21, 2012, 03:56:25 PM: Sorry I wasn't monitoring this link like I should have; I didn't expect so much quick help! The fenders are aluminum diamond plate. I'll contact Continental and then look locally here in Columbus, Ohio. The tires are standard 25 inch, I believe.
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Post by: daniel123 on June 21, 2012, 04:36:46 PM: Just off the phone with Continental (Based on the catalog link you sent, I need one model 53 F1315 RA aluminum diamond plate fender: $42.50) and they don't sell retail (so that price is wholesale?) or have dealers outside of FLA!
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Post by: Capt. Bob on June 21, 2012, 04:53:10 PM: I replaced my galvanized ones on my old CCP trailer with Diamond Plate. Generic stuff I got at the local trailer repair shop but you may find it on line.

Here's a start.
http://www.rockettrailers.com/PartsBook ... enders.htm (http://www.rockettrailers.com/PartsBook/BoatTrailerFenders.htm)
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Post by: daniel123 on June 21, 2012, 06:06:09 PM: Thanks, Bob, but I need aluminum to match the good one and I have the feeling I may not be as handy at fabricating as thee....

Are there boat trailer "pick and pull" graveyards out there?

Dan
Title: Re: Replacing fenders
Post by: Capt. Bob on June 21, 2012, 09:06:19 PM: I thought these were aluminum.

I replaced my galvs. with alum. and the replacements were that diamond plate design. Just need to measure your old and search.

Good luck.
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Post by: RickK on June 22, 2012, 05:17:09 AM: I thought I saw a few different fenders available at Sturdybuilt. Did you check their website?
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Post by: daniel123 on June 22, 2012, 11:30:05 AM: Will do now...
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Post by: daniel123 on June 22, 2012, 11:33:48 AM: When I explained the situation and that there are no dealers anywhere near me, Continental offered to send me the fender I need! Nice folks...

Dan
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Post by: RickK on June 22, 2012, 08:33:05 PM: Good customer service :salut:
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Post by: floridamisser52 on June 25, 2012, 12:05:12 AM: Quote from: "daniel123"
My 200 Osprey came on a nice Continental aluminum trailer, nice but for one fender, which took a hit hard enough to split it. The former owner said it might have been caused by a (darn violent) blow-out. Anyway, I need to fix or replace it. Any ideas or advice welcome; photo below.
I almost had a violent blow out on my 98 175 with a continental trailer. The galvanized arxle rotted from gtthe inside out and the axle broke at the wheel. Was going slow so I faired ok. However at highway speed would have been an issue. It looked great on the outside. Beware salt water boaters!