Trailer Manufacturer

[Callyb]

Anyone have any experience, first hand or not, with a place called Boat trailers direct? I came across an ad in the local craigslist, and the prices are very good. They are based out of Florida, and look legit but I am curious about quality.

Thanks (as always) in advance.

[seabob4]

Carl, I've seen a bunch of their trailers around the Tampa area (Fastload), don't hear an beetching on THT, so I guess they are pretty good...

[Callyb]

I suppose if they aren't hitching on THT, they must be alright.  

Maybe I'll give them a call tomorrow,  because I can't touch a new one up here for even close to what they are advertising at.

I'll post back once I get in touch with them. Maybe my wife will get a new trailer for Valentine's day?

[seabob4]

Carl, got to thinking, didn't put 2 and 2 together until just a few minutes ago...I have a Fastload at the house right now!  Customers Mako 181 Flats is sitting on it.  Just went out and checked the manufacturer's plate, 1994 build date.  Looks to be original, so 20 years down here in the salt.  I-Beams are perfect, bunks are 4X cypress, look in pretty damn good shape...want some pics tomorrow?

[Callyb]

Yes please, if you don't mind.

Thanks Bob.

[seabob4]

Carl, side profile of the trailer.  Excuse the real high bow attitude, the keel of the Mako has a hole in it which I'm fixing, so need every bit of water to drain aft...



Here's the trailer plate, with the '94 build date...



More pics here...http://s259.photobucket.com/user/seabob ... t=3&page=1

Looks like the bunk brackets and a few others were treated with a cold galvanize spray, obviously shows rust on the steel brackets, but for 20 years old and spending most of it's life in the Keys (in Orlando now), I'd say she's doing pretty good...

[Callyb]

Thanks a bunch Bob.  I have to say it looks like it held up pretty good.

I called down there today and they seem professional and offer a decent warranty. I think I may have found a trailer! I am not ready to pull the trigger on this right now but within the next 90 days or so... I'll let the community know my experiences with these guys after it happens.

Thanks again.