new owner of a '96 20 footer..best trailer type for the boat

[rabbit22]

and best cover?  THANKS!

[GoneFission]

I am a fan of bunk trailers over the roller type - better support for the hull and it sits lower on the trailer so it's easier going on and off.  Go with tandem axles and disc brakes on at least 1 axle - believe me, you will be glad you did.  Aluminum is probably better than steel, but if you get steel - make sure it's galvanized and not painted!  

Covers are a matter of choice and price.  Shop around eBay and you can get a good deal on a cover.  

Welcome the the site and see ya on the water!

[LilRichard]

Cap'n John is correct about the trailers.  Where do you live?  Some states have mandatory laws on brakes...

[rabbit22]

most of the year I am in New England...

[Ben87]

I bought a new boat last year and got a bunk trailer.  For years our 1987 Aquasport 222 has had a roller trailer and still does.  I live in New England/MA.  I was concerned about getting a bunk trailer for fear of the tide swings and not being able to get the boat on or off in a low tide situation and so far, after having used every ramp I use, I have not had a single issue with my bunk trailer or my boat.  In fact, I will not go back to a roller trailer after having used the bunk.  The bunk supports the boat better.  With front bunks/centering bunks, the boat loads perfectly on the bunks each and every time, I just have to get the bow between the goalposts/boat guides and I look like a pro each and every time I drive the boat back on the trailer.  

Aluminum trailer with S/S hardware everywhere, cypress bunks, 2 speed winch, 4 S/S rotor/caliper Kodiak disc brakes on every wheel.  Lighter and less expensive.

[rabbit22]

Boat is in the FT Myers area...where I will be keeping it...I plan to get a trailer there....THANKS again.....JH

[coachloehn]

just bought a new VANTAGE trailer with disc brakes, double axle, composite brake lines, aluminum, pilot bunks with guide posts, love it.  Ran me about 3200 in VA beach.  Might be what your looking for.

[LilRichard]

I believe FL law says trailer have to be equipped with brakes on every axle.  Someone please correct me if I am wrong...

[fabuck71]

www.slideon.com

They hooked me up and they are in St. Pete.  Family owned and operated.  Only have to have brakes if over 3500 lbs, which a 20 footer is not.  I got a dual axle, torsion for 2500.00.  Built just for my boat.  I'll have pictures up this weekend!

Oh yeah, look at that picture and see that Gause.  Someday grasshopper

[GoneFission]

You really ought to consider disc brakes - even if only 1 axle - they do make a difference!     Discs are much lower maintenance than the old drums that gave trailer brakes a bad reputation.  

Whether po-po requires them or not, trailer brakes really help when you are hauling a ton or so behind the tow vehicle - or in my case almost 2 tons...  

[scott_gunn]

FL law does not require brakes on single axle trailers below a certain weight.  I have a 19'6" Osprey with a single axle bunk trailer and no brakes.

I could be wrong and driving around illegal - so don't quote me on this!