Bass boat replacement trailer needed ASAP.

[juicegoose]

So the brother in laws 92 stratos bass boat is still running strong but the trailer is gone. rust from the salt water ate it up. Is there anybody in the Lake Charles area that sells galvanized boat trailers or used boat trailers?

Any ideas for replacement sources?

[dedwards04]

You can call or email McClain trailers out of Houston, Tx for a quote. they sell aluminum and galvanized trailers at a reasonable price.

[juicegoose]

called them They wanted 3k for a trailer and another 1k for brakes and "saltwater package" freakin ridiculous.

[MathGeek]

I bought a single axle boat trailer from Jerry's Marine last Nov/Dec for around $1500. It is pretty stout and galvanized, rated for boats up to 2000 lbs or so.

Whether you need brakes depends on the weight of the boat and the capacity of the tow vehicle. If you are only pulling 1/3 the weight of the towing capacity, I don't think you really need brakes if most of your towing is on flat roads. I have not checked LA law on this though.

I also doubt I would spend the money for a "saltwater package" for a replacement trailer for an older boat. This seems like an attempt at upselling to me. Will any trailer last 20 years in LA without careful rinsing after each salt water use? Since a careful rinsing is needed anyway, what is the real advantage of the "saltwater package"?

We take 20-30 minutes after each saltwater use to rinse the boat and trailer. Usually two people work on the boat and trailer while one person works on rinsing the rods and reels.

[dedwards04]

I said at a reasonable price because every where I called was about the same and McClain was the closest to me. They not cheap that's why I never did buy one. lol. but it sounds like you got a quote on a tandem axle custom fit trailer. if you can get away with a single axle they make an adjustable trailer for much cheaper.

[meaux fishing]

I assume youve already called Jerrys and Lake Area Marine? Try Bowtie Marina too I know they do trailer repairs, they may be able to line you up with a new or used one.

[shellman]

Sportrail

[juicegoose]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll give all the marine dealerships a call. From what I could find the boat weighs in around 1500 lbs and with full tanks and engine we are looking at around 2300-2500 lbs.

I'm sure a single would work. The boat literally is 1 mile from Calcasieu point we just need a way to trailer it. Tow vehicle is a 07 tahoe

[Elbert Chamblee]

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[keakar]

Originally Posted by juicegoose

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll give all the marine dealerships a call. From what I could find the boat weighs in around 1500 lbs and with full tanks and engine we are looking at around 2300-2500 lbs.

I'm sure a single would work. The boat literally is 1 mile from Calcasieu point we just need a way to trailer it. Tow vehicle is a 07 tahoe

well my rule of thumb is after you figure the load you need get double that just in case you leave the plug out and have to pull the boat out when its full of water and gear.

I would strongly suggest you consider getting at least a 3000 lbs trailer for that. having more then you need is not a problem but not quit having enough can be a problem when stuff happens

[keakar]

Originally Posted by keakar

well my rule of thumb is after you figure the load you need get double that just in case you leave the plug out and have to pull the boat out when its full of water and gear.

I would strongly suggest you consider getting at least a 3000 lbs trailer for that. having more then you need is not a problem but not quit having enough can be a problem when stuff happens

just to clarify myself, get double the weight load of just the boat and motor and when you double that weight it covers all the gear and extra weight you might ever find yourself having on the trailer including the above mentioned foul up with the boat full of water.

remember, if you go too heavy on the trailer it wont have the needed give on the suspension to cushion the ride but you do want extra for insurance if you are ever overloaded from normal