Boat Trailers

[streve]

Hi all.

I have finally spat the dummy after throwing another wheel bearing which

in return stripped the stub axle thread and nut. All this just after the winch

locking lever failed.

I have had numerous problems with my boat trailer over the years so have

decided its time to spend the hard earned dollars on a new trailer.

I am looking for any suggestions on what i must be looking for and also if

anyone has any tips on where to go.

I have a 6m fibreglass boat. The trailer obviously needs to be twin axle and

braked.

I am not after a $500 buget piece of junk, but i dont have a 6 figure bank

balance either.

Any suggestions or recomendations would be most appreciated.

Pretend fisho (and pretend trailer mechanic)

[IWANNABROCK]

Hi all.

I have finally spat the dummy after throwing another wheel bearing which

in return stripped the stub axle thread and nut. All this just after the winch

locking lever failed.

I have had numerous problems with my boat trailer over the years so have

decided its time to spend the hard earned dollars on a new trailer.

I am looking for any suggestions on what i must be looking for and also if

anyone has any tips on where to go.

I have a 6m fibreglass boat. The trailer obviously needs to be twin axle and

braked.

I am not after a $500 buget piece of junk, but i dont have a 6 figure bank

balance either.

Any suggestions or recomendations would be most appreciated.

Pretend fisho (and pretend trailer mechanic)

Why not replace the running gear on your trailer? would be cheaper and do same job.

[streve]

Why not replace the running gear on your trailer? would be cheaper and do same job.

Hi IWANNAJEWY

Considered that but rust is also becoming an issue. The trailer is as old

as the boat (about 30 years)

Sent it away once to a trailer place at moorebank to have the trailer

overhauled and what a balls-up.

Charged me over $1000 to replace an axle, 2 hubs and 2 tyres. The

trailer did the bearings within 6 months.

Did ther other axle and hubs myself.

Need to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a new trailer.

Cheers

[kw367]

Hi IWANNAJEWY

Considered that but rust is also becoming an issue. The trailer is as old

as the boat (about 30 years)

Sent it away once to a trailer place at moorebank to have the trailer

overhauled and what a balls-up.

Charged me over $1000 to replace an axle, 2 hubs and 2 tyres. The

trailer did the bearings within 6 months.

Did ther other axle and hubs myself.

Need to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a new trailer.

Cheers

G'day Pretend Fisho,

A few years ago I bought a 5.8 metre Whittley which had been kept in dry storage and didn't have a trailer. I bought a cheaper brand of trailer and had nothing but trouble. In the end I got so frustrated I sold the trailer and went with the preferred Whittley cradle. PM me if you like, and I can give you some more info.

Kenny

[rickb]

Hi Pretend fisherman,

About 18mths ago I upgraded to a DUNBIER tandem,I have towed to S.A and N.T

was not a sign of grease on any wheel . My boat is fibreglass no worries getting on or off trailer from the beach. In the last forty years it is the best I have had anything to do with.

If you need any help .PM me.

cheers Rick.

[streve]

Thanks for all your suggestions through here and the

personal messages.

I will be making some phone calls today in relation to the

suggestions i have recieved.

Regards

Pretend fisho

[a boat]

Hi, boat trailers fall very much under the saying "you get what you pay for". OK trailers for the size you are after start at about $3,800, good ones start at about $4,500 and great ones are about $5,800.

PM or call me for the Raider price because we have trailers in all three catagories,

Cheers,

Huey.