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    Trailers: Aluminum VS Steel.

    aside from the obvious advantages of aluminum and steel (al is light and resist corrosion, steel is cheap, strong, and tows well) what are some disadvantages of both of them. opinions? I've always had coated steel trailers and no problems with rust, but most of my boating up untill this point has been in fresh water.
    > Stainless steel Merc cowling plates - $110 shipped TYD - LINK <

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    There is no disadvantage to an aluminum trailer other than you cant realy paint it and make it match the boat.Steel trailers are ok for fresh water but use it in salt for two years and even though you think you have rinsed it clean it will be junk in no time.Galv are ok but the alum is and always will be my pick.Torsion axel and stainless hardware as well.
    Rob Lankford

    1988 20' Action Marine 2.4 200

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    1983 17' Hydrostream V-King 2.4 Bridgeport
    2003 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280 /300 Drag
    2005 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280
    2005 Baja 23 Outlaw 6.2 Mercruiser
    2006 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 200 CARB/2.5 225 PROMAX
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    If your just towing your Action then I would go Al. That being said I have Al. and find it Flexs as I go down the road ( keep in mind my trailer is 36 feet from front to back) still it tows well and the flex may contrubute to a smoother ride for the boat...

    But definately A Tor Flex Axle and Large wheels ( 15" )
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hot Shot Merc View Post
    There is no disadvantage to an aluminum trailer other than you cant realy paint it and make it match the boat.
    Piece of cake to properly paint an aluminium trailer. Not sure why anyone would ever want to.
    Bruster's Mercury solid motor mounts, details here:
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    I'm been living in fast forward, now I need to rewind real slow....

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    I've had 1 Aluminum, 1 galvanized, and all the rest have been steel... The Aluminum was My favorite, it was an I-beam type and was easily as strong as My steel trailers... When the Aluminum was clean, I liked the looks as well or more than the painted steel...
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    Looked closer last night at the steel trailer under my Action and the adjustable brackets from the stantion to the bunks are rotted and breaking off.The leaf springs and the Ubolts are also totaly rusted through.I never realized how bad it was untill this thread made me look closer.I am buying another very soon.
    Rob Lankford

    1988 20' Action Marine 2.4 200

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    1984 20' Action Marine 2.5 200
    1983 17' Hydrostream V-King 2.4 Bridgeport
    2003 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280 /300 Drag
    2005 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280
    2005 Baja 23 Outlaw 6.2 Mercruiser
    2006 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 200 CARB/2.5 225 PROMAX
    2009 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 280




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    hot shot merc , go look at old glory trailers. Very well built trailers with unbeleivable prices. Just purchased one a month ago and couldnt be more satisfied! Also, a pleasure to work with. Their website is www.oldglorytrailers.com . Ask for Richie and tell him Jason Bernstein sent you.
    BOATLESS & LOOKING

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mastercraft241 View Post
    hot shot merc , go look at old glory trailers. Very well built trailers with unbeleivable prices. Just purchased one a month ago and couldnt be more satisfied! Also, a pleasure to work with. Their website is www.oldglorytrailers.com . Ask for Richie and tell him Jason Bernstein sent you.
    The link to that site is bad.Got a number instead?
    Rob Lankford

    1988 20' Action Marine 2.4 200

    Previous owned boats worth mentioning

    1976 17' Action Marine 2.4 200
    1984 20' Action Marine 2.5 200
    1983 17' Hydrostream V-King 2.4 Bridgeport
    2003 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280 /300 Drag
    2005 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280
    2005 Baja 23 Outlaw 6.2 Mercruiser
    2006 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 200 CARB/2.5 225 PROMAX
    2009 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 280




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    yea, here. 256-310-1184 .
    BOATLESS & LOOKING

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    Thanx
    Rob Lankford

    1988 20' Action Marine 2.4 200

    Previous owned boats worth mentioning

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    1984 20' Action Marine 2.5 200
    1983 17' Hydrostream V-King 2.4 Bridgeport
    2003 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280 /300 Drag
    2005 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280
    2005 Baja 23 Outlaw 6.2 Mercruiser
    2006 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 200 CARB/2.5 225 PROMAX
    2009 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 280




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    not sure about use in salt since I am hundreds of miles from it, but wouldn't a polished aluminum trailer be cool...you would have to hire you some help to keep it shiny though...

    What about stainless trailers? I have seen them for PWCs, maybe google for it...I am sure the cost would be cheap...hehe.

    Like This:
    http://www.extremetrailers.com/new/e...ss_series.html
    Last edited by LakeRacer99; 05-03-2007 at 11:24 AM.
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    actually i already checked on stainless, and even if i did all the work myself, the parts would cost almost 2k. stainless torsion suspension is expensive enough without me doing the whole thing in it.

    it'll probably end up being aluminum channel, i want to do rec. tubing but i think i'll have problems with it floating or being too light in a cross current.

    then again, the steel custom line trailer i had under my bass boat had been to the keys 6 years and was other than the fenders starting to rust. that epoxy paint they use is some tough chit.
    > Stainless steel Merc cowling plates - $110 shipped TYD - LINK <

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    1Bad...Glastron made an aluminum rec box trailer in the early 80's. It was painted to match the boats.
    I am not sure I understand the comment that you can't paint an alum trailer.
    Most folks with old glastrons don't even know this. I am pretty sure this is one...
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    thats pretty similar to what im going to be doing as far as style. low slung, big wheels, tight fitting, etc. maybe I'll try tubing.
    > Stainless steel Merc cowling plates - $110 shipped TYD - LINK <

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    Tubing

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BadAction View Post
    thats pretty similar to what im going to be doing as far as style. low slung, big wheels, tight fitting, etc. maybe I'll try tubing.
    I may have an old 11X22 around here somewhere if that will help ya

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