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Old 03-03-2011, 11:39 AM
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I'm looking at a new trailer for my 21 kenner and so far I've gotten 2 prices in the $3,000 range for both aluminum and galvanized...

I guess its been a while since I shopped for trailers but is $3k the norm???
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Old 03-03-2011, 11:45 AM
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Sounds cheap to me! Single or double axle?
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Old 03-03-2011, 11:47 AM
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tandem axle...and i'd prefer galvanized...

that sounds cheap? dang, i haven't been paying attention.
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Old 03-03-2011, 11:51 AM
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I priced a new trailer for $4000 tandem axel for a 20' whaler. I ended up getting a used trailer for half that.
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tandem axle...and i'd prefer galvanized...

that sounds cheap? dang, i haven't been paying attention.
why?
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Old 03-03-2011, 11:57 AM
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I have a Ace Trailer (aluminum) and have had no problems... It is all bolted with stainless steel hardware and torsion bar suspension. doesnt even feel like im pulling a trailer sometimes
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Default i thought galvanized would be cheaper
why? i (mistakenly) thought galvanized would be cheaper.
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I priced a new trailer for $4000 tandem axel for a 20' whaler. I ended up getting a used trailer for half that.
where?
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My dad's partner had a tandem axel trailer for his 25' grady white. He bought a tri-axel and sold me his. And I modified it to fit my boat. Got about 6' of trailer before my boat starts but it's fine.
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I picked mine up for under $2k from The Boat Yard in Marrero. Its a single axle and I got a 19ft Kenner on it. Kinda a long haul for you but you might call and get a price anyway
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The Boat Yard is the best place to find a used trailer.
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saving ~$1k is well worth driving for...i'm going to call them.

thanks for all the replies.
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whats wrong with your current trailer.... might be cheaper to fix ??
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Have any of you seen the new rubber block suspension systems? I've only heard about it, but sounds cool!! No more springs to rust
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whats wrong with your current trailer.... might be cheaper to fix ??
its got a little rust here and there so i'll probably let a shop do a weld overlay on the affected spots - and i'm just afraid this is the beginning of the end and so i was pricing trailers.
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i think they sell some sort of galvenized stuff in a can that you roll on????? That would be easier than buying $2,000 trailer... .my $0.02
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My dad's partner had a tandem axel trailer for his 25' grady white. He bought a tri-axel and sold me his. And I modified it to fit my boat. Got about 6' of trailer before my boat starts but it's fine.
Just enough room for a removable t-top.
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i think they sell some sort of galvenized stuff in a can that you roll on????? That would be easier than buying $2,000 trailer... .my $0.02
I'm not talking about surface rust - I'd be ok if it was that simple...the spot that's got me concerned is rusted through and will need to be overlaid with some plate.
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Just enough room for a removable t-top.
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I am going thru the same dilemna myself. This saltwater is eating away at my metal trailer. I was thinking of getting a used galvanized or possibly aluminum? But, never heard of this galvanizing stuff you roll on? What does it turn out like?
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