Shopping for a new trailer

[rk3]

Looking for a new trailer. Considering a Loadmaster or Magic Tilt for my Blackjack. I tow about 800 miles a month on average. Thoughts?

[rk3]

Oh and Sport Trail trailers too

[david79thomas]

I looked at trailers and went with magic tilt. Loadmaster doesn't do aluminum, correct? They are great strong trailers but they said to go galvanized if going in saltwater. Which also will rust.
Hopefully in 2-3 weeks I'll have my old magic tilt for sale. Still trying to get the title paperwork straight with the idiots I bought from to be able to sell it. It's for a cat, but should be able to work the skids to fit a v

[swglenn]

I saw an ad in Craigslist (Lake Charles) for a company that says they make custom aluminum trailers. I have never called them and wondered if anyone had ever used them.

[LifeTyme007]

I had a trailer custom built at Sport Trail in December and I was extremely impressed with their craftsmanship and turn around time. Give Kevin a call you won't be disappointed!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1367324676.644078.jpg

[meaux fishing]

what ever kind you buy, get the torsion axles. The ride difference between leaf springs and them is night and day

[BaseballFisherman]

I have a BlackJack riding on a Magic Tilt right now. I haven't had any problems with the trailer itself, but I have a black hull and the boards on the trailer are scuffing the hell out of the bow of my hull. The "V" of the hull is too steep for the way Magic Tilt welds their bunks. I looked at lighter colored BJs on Magic Tilts and they were scuffed too, just less noticeable bc of the lighter gel coat color. My boat is just a few months old and I have white scuffs on each side of the hull, caused by the trailer. If I had to do it over again, I would buy a Sport Trail trailer. Bruce Baugh has one for his BJ and I like his trailer better than mine in every way. I may sell my trailer and look into a Sport Trail in the future. This is my experience so far.

[rk3]

Originally Posted by BaseballFisherman

I have a BlackJack riding on a Magic Tilt right now. I haven't had any problems with the trailer itself, but I have a black hull and the boards on the trailer are scuffing the hell out of the bow of my hull. The "V" of the hull is too steep for the way Magic Tilt welds their bunks. I looked at lighter colored BJs on Magic Tilts and they were scuffed too, just less noticeable bc of the lighter gel coat color. My boat is just a few months old and I have white scuffs on each side of the hull, caused by the trailer. If I had to do it over again, I would buy a Sport Trail trailer. Bruce Baugh has one for his BJ and I like his trailer better than mine in every way. I may sell my trailer and look into a Sport Trail in the future. This is my experience so far.

I just spoke with Kevin and believe that I will go with his. I received input from THT folks too...looks like Sport Trail is just what I am looking for. But if anyone wants a McClain 2008 trailer with 4 brand new tires, under 200 miles, 4 brand new hubs with buddy bearings, under 100 miles, let me know. Welded bunk for a Blackjack

[aquaholic]

Kevin had a black jack a few years ago. He will custom build for you boat. On my second trailer now and hope this is only company I ever deal with. A stand-up guy for sure!!

[BaseballFisherman]

Originally Posted by rk3

I just spoke with Kevin and believe that I will go with his. I received input from THT folks too...looks like Sport Trail is just what I am looking for. But if anyone wants a McClain 2008 trailer with 4 brand new tires, under 200 miles, 4 brand new hubs with buddy bearings, under 100 miles, let me know. Welded bunk for a Blackjack

I just spoke with Kyle from Lake Area Marine and he told me that Magic Tilt very recently repositioned and shortened the bunks on their BJ trailer to correct the scuffing issue. I'm going to try this route before changing trailers. The trailer itself is a good trailer and it looks good with mag wheels, so if they indeed did correct their scuffing issue, I think I'll like my Magic Tilt a lot better. Btw I second the torsion axle comment. I have them on my trailer and like them very much.

[jchief]

I HATE my McLaine. Scuffing up my hull.

[JDd]

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