MOP
09-11-2004, 08:50 AM
Just read Bryan's post which is the second post on his long dragging out problem with the manufacturer, I know his frustration and the powerless feeling one gets from being tossed aside after the checks in their hands.
We need a recommended section with rating ability, where member can give their pros and cons! Perhaps with a legal disclaimer stating poster bears responsibility for post content.
When it comes to aluminum trailers what many do not realize is the hundreds of sellers of aluminum trailers buy ALL the main parts from just a few suppliers. Anyone can go into the aluminum trailer Biz damn near over night with a lot less cost then one would imagine.
Many do their best to turn out a good product, but being in the Biz like many on the board I hear stories constantly. I can't name names there are just to many.
Another important point comes to mind, I hear way to many stories about the "I" beams cracking at the forward radius. The trailer and boat when loaded should be a unit with no flex what so ever, good setup and proper securing of the bow with a sturdy ratchet tie down is essential. If the bow can be seen moving up and down when towing you WILL crack your trailer. The bow roller should come to rest above the eye securly against the hull and the eye, then from a point below secured from the eye to the trailer with a ratchet strap. No matter even on short tows the bow ratchet strap should always be in place and tight, it is more important then the stern tie downs. I do very few long tows each year and am only about 1/4 mile to my ramp and never fail to tie down tight.
We need a recommended section with rating ability, where member can give their pros and cons! Perhaps with a legal disclaimer stating poster bears responsibility for post content.
When it comes to aluminum trailers what many do not realize is the hundreds of sellers of aluminum trailers buy ALL the main parts from just a few suppliers. Anyone can go into the aluminum trailer Biz damn near over night with a lot less cost then one would imagine.
Many do their best to turn out a good product, but being in the Biz like many on the board I hear stories constantly. I can't name names there are just to many.
Another important point comes to mind, I hear way to many stories about the "I" beams cracking at the forward radius. The trailer and boat when loaded should be a unit with no flex what so ever, good setup and proper securing of the bow with a sturdy ratchet tie down is essential. If the bow can be seen moving up and down when towing you WILL crack your trailer. The bow roller should come to rest above the eye securly against the hull and the eye, then from a point below secured from the eye to the trailer with a ratchet strap. No matter even on short tows the bow ratchet strap should always be in place and tight, it is more important then the stern tie downs. I do very few long tows each year and am only about 1/4 mile to my ramp and never fail to tie down tight.