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djTOY_2000 Newbie


Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 23 City: Kalama
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Posted: Apr 17, 2006 12:20 am Post subject: i NEED a new trailer.... |
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the boat i purchased came with a single axle trailer and i just don't like it.... i want a double axle trailer !!! (see picture)
where do i look and how much should i be expecting to spend ? |
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rocko wakeboarder Criminal

Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 91 City: Rockingham
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Posted: Apr 17, 2006 5:28 am Post subject: |
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the boat i purchased came with a single axle trailer and i just don't like it.... i want a double axle trailer !!! (see picture)
where do i look and how much should i be expecting to spend ?
[/quote]wats wrong wid one axle save you spending money wen you could use that to fill the tank??[ _________________ <<RHODT>> ride hard or die trying |
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BigMace255 Soul Rider

Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 271
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Posted: Apr 17, 2006 7:46 am Post subject: |
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There's nothing wrong with a single axle trailer...
What do you have against it? _________________ People should not be afraid of their governments.
Governments should be afraid of their people. |
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Liquidmx Addict

Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 755 City: San Jose
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Posted: Apr 17, 2006 10:40 am Post subject: |
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It all depends on how far you tow, how much "insurance" you want and how much lead you plan on hauling. If you plan on towing far, a tandem would be a good idea. Probably anywhere between 3 and 5k depending on make and new or used.
Good Luck. _________________ Hold up....Wait a minute.... Let me put some pimpin in it! mmmmph |
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pilot_ryder Wakeboarder.Commie


Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 1296 City: edmonton
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Posted: Apr 20, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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| look at extreme trailers! |
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Chocolate Sauce Guest
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Posted: Apr 24, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| wow, somones fussy. |
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tmbrown Outlaw

Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 218 City: East Roseville
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Posted: Apr 26, 2006 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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i had a hub go out on my single axle... I was lucky (and someone flagged me down from the smoke)... but one bump and the wheel would've fallen off... with a tandem, there's a little more security - as in, the boat wouldn't have hit the pavement. They're harder to maneuver by hand, but I certainly like them better.
I just bought a new trailer for mine (rear support cracked - second close-call to dumping the boat)... strapped for cash I only went with the single axle still (won't have the boat that much longer) - but I checked into tandem's... they ranged from $2500 to $4k.
People also suggested I try boat scrapyards... what I found were broken down POS's... of course, you can pay a trailer shop to overhaul them, or talk to local boat dealers about new stuff. They can either order something they carry from their current line of boats... or in my case, I got lucky and got an 04 that they just never got around to selling, so they gave it to me at less than they paid. |
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Matthew Edler Newbie

Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 39 City: St. Peters
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Posted: Apr 27, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: |
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| If you do decide to go and buy a new trailer definetly check out boatmate trailers they can build the trailer to your boat spec. and they use all disc brakes and dont have adjustable bunks that can end up moving on you, every bunk is welded in place. This is what is under my 03 lsv wakesetter and I love it. |
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Jesse Newbie

Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 38 City: South Jordan
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| Extreme Trailers Paint jobs suck!! They chip way to easy and my paint even started to peel off.... |
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Dip_Krew Addict


Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 714 City: Southside Niagara
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Posted: May 14, 2006 10:23 am Post subject: |
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tandum is much safer, however, you have to look at being practical, just do regular checks on ur trailer and you shouldnt have to worry about anything. as far as estetics go, 2 sets of wheels look bad ass
i have a single axle trailer, and i too almost lost the boat twice, one the rim cracked and almost broke in half,
and the second time the axle nuts stripped out of the hub and when i got home i had 1 nut left with only 3-4 threads to go before it was gone, very scary _________________ ass, cash or grass, no one rides for free! |
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Dip_Krew Addict


Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 714 City: Southside Niagara
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Posted: May 18, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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side note, i dropped my old boat off at the dealership today for the trade in, and the wheel bearing seized while i was driving, by the time i got to the dealer, the wheel was hanging on by a thread lucky the guy was cool and he was like dont worry, happens to us all i can fix that n.p _________________ ass, cash or grass, no one rides for free! |
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dajuice Criminal

Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 91 City: Asheboro, North Carolina
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Posted: May 31, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I realize this topic is somewhat old, but if you're still thinking about getting a new trailer BUY BOATMATE!! Awesome trailer, perfect fit, great quality options, great service. I just got a tandem made for my 210 team and it is great. I got chrome fenders, wheels, swing away, led lights, 4 wheel disc brakes, and prop guard rollers. This pic shows everything except the rollers. Tows great and really hugs the hull to keep the boat secure during tow. Check them out!! |
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tmbrown Outlaw

Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 218 City: East Roseville
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Posted: May 31, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Dip_Krew wrote: | | side note, i dropped my old boat off at the dealership today for the trade in, and the wheel bearing seized while i was driving, by the time i got to the dealer, the wheel was hanging on by a thread lucky the guy was cool and he was like dont worry, happens to us all i can fix that n.p |
Happened to me last season on the way to the lake - I'm about 4 miles from the ramp, and someone flagged me down half-way to say my rim was smoking... I limped it home goin' real slow... I put it back in the garage, and as I jacked up the trailer, the wheel fell right off... luckily I didn't hit any bumps! At least a tandem would've had a spare wheel to rest on! |
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