MY NEW BOAT!!!

[Double Trouble]

If she can look half as good as that 275, I'll be happy.

James

 Thank you for the compliment.

[jahoward1]

Finally was able to load my pictures of the new boat so here she is.







I need to fix that faded "A."

[RickK]

Looks like a well maintained boat - Congrats  

[Curious]

If you are trailering locally only a couple of times a year,(ie,boat in slip or on a mooring), you can scrimp on the trailer a little.  But if you plan on launching and hauling each time you use the boat then a new trailer is imperative as is rinsing and maintaining.  It sucks to deal with the trailer and it is usually the last thing that gets any attention, but it sucks worse to be sitting on the side of the road with a blown out bearing on a Saturday morning with a boat full of bait, beer and rods....

Oh and bunk/torsion gets my vote too.  I am also a fan of the oil bath hubs or some of the other more water resistant hubs discussed in the trailer forum.  I don't have brakes because I only trailer a couple of miles each way under 35 mph but the few times someone has pulled out in front of me and I had to bury the brake pedal to the floor, she really didn't want to stop...

And, you are not the only one watching the snow pile up on your boat.....
Dan

[wingtime]

Beautiful boat!  Congratulations!  with your tow rig your gonna need trailer brakes hands down.

[Circle Hooked]

Awesome boat Bud  

[jahoward1]

Oh well, I tried to go the cheap route but to no avail. Just put the non refundable deposit on a 2013 Loadrite trailer with a 6000lb cap. Also got my signed title today, along with all the cushions, rest of the enclosure and the piece of trash electronics (who cares at this point) plus I insured her yesterday We're getting close gentlemen.

[wingtime]

Nothing like the warm and fussy feeling you get from towing a new trailer!  

[seabob4]

Well damn James!  With all the hemming and hawing, the money deal and what not, you probably made the wise decision there.  Just keep on protecting the citizens of South Jersey, and it will be paid for in no time!

BTW, my hat's off too you.  Too many times LEOs get a bad rap...but I wouldn't have your job, no matter how much I got paid!  Well done, my friend!!!    

[jahoward1]

Hey everybody, James here.  I thought my boat would be home tonight but the trailer had to be adjusted.  I didn't know how involved that process was until I heard my brand new Loadrite trailer scraping on the ground after the boat had been transferred.   There are some things that need to be moved, lengthened, extended, etc...  We're working on it again in the morning so hopefully...  We'll see

I'll keep y'all posted--C ya


James

[200CCPMerc200]

Lol. Thanks everybody.  Y'all didn't think I'd ever do it huh?  Anyway, I want to ask you guys something kinda just for fun and also for info.  Everybody knows that I need a trailer but which is better, bunk or roller and torsion axle or leaf springs? And what about aluminum vs galvanized?

Ive found a place near where the boat is located that would sell me a brand new, 2013 Sea Lion bunk trailer with leaf spring suspension for right around $3K.  They also have a roller trailer with torsion axles for and $3.6. Thats why I've been looking for a good used one.  Price, especially at this point, is extremely important and will have the greatest influence on my decision. And used trailers make some of the unaffordable trailers affordable.

So what's your preference?

James

Not to contradict anybody, but the sea lion w/ bunks and leafs is a great trlr., i love mine under my 200ccp, gonna change it from roller to bunk this year, it is a '96 and the only rust is the fenders from rocks pounding them.

[seabob4]

Not to contradict anybody, but the sea lion w/ bunks and leafs is a great trlr., i love mine under my 200ccp, gonna change it from roller to bunk this year, it is a '96 and the only rust is the fenders from rocks pounding them.

No contradictions taken!  There are hundreds of excellent trailer builders across the US, oftimes we may not know of them because they're main business is basically local (within a few hundred miles or so), thus they don't have nationwide exposure.  

Mention Owens & Sons here in the Tampa/St. Pete area and every boater knows about their trailers (yeah, I know, Aaron...).  But mention them in Seattle and you'll get a "Never heard of 'em" reply...

[jahoward1]

She finally left the marina today.  Who, my new boat, where my new trailer was being adjusted for $250.00. The boat and trailer were there for 3-4 weeks and I was getting madder and madder every day.  My pride said, "Those people aren't putting you first, they're not giving you the proper respect since you did buy the trailer from them." In my mind, since I bought it there, they should have had it done immediately. Why you ask?  Well... Um... So it could hurry up and sit at the storage facility until spring, that's why.  Last week, I stubbornly drove through blowing snow and sleet to the marina to move the boat and trailer to another facility because I was fed up. However, I had to swallow my pride and leave empty handed when I saw how badly the boat was sitting on the trailer.  I had a moment of sanity.

So anyway, I retrieved her today and she was riding proudly on her brand new Load Rite bunk trailer.  And you know what, since I wasn't feeling bitchy anymore, the marina staff "appeared" to be extremely nice and helpful just like when I bought the trailer.  I have to admit, it did feel good when I looked in the rearview mirror and saw that huge boat following me.  So, she's now at the mechanic and hopefully she'll be ready to fish when he's all done. Anyway, just checking in and admitting that I'm still pretty crazy--C ya

James

[seabob4]

James...relax.  Everything will wait until the boat and trailer are where you want them to be.  A few days/weeks won't matter when you get her out on the water and start bloodying the decks...you'll forget all about the previous hassles!!  

[jahoward1]

James...relax.  Everything will wait until the boat and trailer are where you want them to be.  A few days/weeks won't matter when you get her out on the water and start bloodying the decks...you'll forget all about the previous hassles!!  

Yeah Bob, I know. I was asking myself yesterday what was my big hurry and I couldn't give a real good answer to even me. I guess I just wanted to look at her and show her off. I also wanted to tinker with her and climb aboard and look at this and plan that and compare this to that and...  You get the picture--nothing all that pressing for something I'm planning on having a long time.

So anyway, my new dream fish is Mahi Mahi and I'm told I can catch them in NJ waters. Can't wait. C ya

James