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Thread: Trailers: Aluminum VS Steel.
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04-30-2007, 03:54 PM #1
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 <
1979 16' Action Marine/2.5L Merc S3000 - Metalflake Maniac
1984 18' Contender Tunnel/2.4 Merc Bridgeport
"Where does the love of God go, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
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04-30-2007, 04:07 PM #2
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
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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04-30-2007, 06:48 PM #3
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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04-30-2007, 07:08 PM #4Bruster's Mercury solid motor mounts, details here:
http://www.powercatboat.com/Bruster/Bruster.htmlI'm been living in fast forward, now I need to rewind real slow....
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04-30-2007, 09:22 PM #5Screaming And Flying!
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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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05-01-2007, 07:43 AM #6
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
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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05-01-2007, 08:31 AM #76000 RPM
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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.
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05-01-2007, 08:35 AM #8Rob 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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05-01-2007, 11:41 AM #96000 RPM
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yea, here. 256-310-1184 .
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05-01-2007, 12:04 PM #10
Thanx
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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05-03-2007, 11:20 AM #11
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.htmlLast edited by LakeRacer99; 05-03-2007 at 11:24 AM.
Jason
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05-03-2007, 11:26 AM #12
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 <
1979 16' Action Marine/2.5L Merc S3000 - Metalflake Maniac
1984 18' Contender Tunnel/2.4 Merc Bridgeport
"Where does the love of God go, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
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05-03-2007, 12:28 PM #13
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...Jason
Outboard Junkie
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05-03-2007, 01:07 PM #14
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 <
1979 16' Action Marine/2.5L Merc S3000 - Metalflake Maniac
1984 18' Contender Tunnel/2.4 Merc Bridgeport
"Where does the love of God go, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
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05-03-2007, 08:39 PM #15