Raggedy Trailers?

[Freespool]

I just called to check on the progress of the new trailer I ordered and they are building 3 others for 26’ Blackman’s. Are any of them for anyone here?

[Time Out]

I think Jeff was talking about a trailer don't know if he ordered one Yet

Russ

[DOGHOUSE26]

I just called to check on the progress of the new trailer I ordered and they are building 3 others for 26’ Blackman’s. Are any of them for anyone here?

Who did you order the trailer from?

[Freespool]

Who did you order the trailer from?

Pacific

[DOGHOUSE26]

I know Blackman currently uses Trail Rite Trailers.

There were alot of 26s built in the 80s & 90s and 20 years is a long time for a salt water boat trailer. Also, alot of owners with no trailer are re-thinking about those high slip fees and how to get around it.

[Freespool]

I was looking at Trail Rite and they seem to be a good trailer. The reason I went with Pacific is that everything is a bolt on. That way if something happens I can just unbolt whatever is damaged and bolt a new part on and not messing up the galvanizing. The price was really close between the two of them.

[DOGHOUSE26]

The only trouble with bolts is that unless you locktite the bejesus out of them, they're going to get loose and it typically happens when you're driving an empty trailer; they bounce and shake all the time.

Just as long as the bunk mounts are welded to your boats dimensions, the rest are accessories and you should be OK.

[Freespool]

That is a draw back of having everything bolted, but one I am willing to deal with. On one of my prior boats I had a blow-out at 50mph that took out my fender and side bunk. After I was done cutting and welding everything back together the galvanizing was useless in that area. That is what got me thinking about having everything being a bolt-on. Well that and my luck with tires and the time at Dana landing when I came in and someone had decided to do a little metal reshaping wile I was out.

[Zarco]

Luckily mine came with a newer trailrite trailer. Only wished it were galvanized. I can see it rusted out in the future.

[Freespool]

I wouldn’t worry about it too much my current one is epoxy painted and it is 23 years old. The main reason I am replacing it is to go with a more heavy duty model. If I lived closer to the water I would run it for at least 5 more years with out any major work.