[STX]

How much trailer can I get for $3500? I love my 23' Pathfinder but trailer is 5 yrs. old w/ lots of rusting going on. My current trailer needs complete re-build. & I'm thinking new.. any brand names or manufacture that you'd recommend & why..
Thanks, Havana Banana

 

[the memory maker]

check out bobs in norfolk i know he gets trade ins all time.

 

[lmontagnaj]

Try S @ S Marine in Norfolk across from Cobbs Marina, they have load master trailers and tey are the bomb. Try to avoid rollers if possible, too many things to repair.

S&S Marine: Custom Metal Fabrication & Boat Trailer, Hard Top, T-Top, Fishing Rod Rack, Tuna Tower, Leaning Post, Radar Arch Sales in Norfolk, VA.

 

[captdavdavis01]

Ill second Bob's in Norfolk. I was in a pinch and needed one now, went over there and he had what I needed, in stock, in galv. and aluminum.

I ended up with a 7800# cap, dual axle, dual disk brake, galvantized bunk trailer for $3000 cash.

Danny

 

[DaddysGirlToo]

Second what Lucian said about S&S and Loadmaster trailers. These are the best trailers going. Have had a number of trailers over the years and so far not one has compared to Loadmasters.

 

[Getaway]

After the terrible rusting of a couple of galvanized trailers, I decided to go with an aluminum one. Purchased a Venture trailer last summer and just love it. A place on Route 17 in Newport News carries them as well as Crown Point Marina just across the York River bridge--which is where I got mine. This would be within your price range as well!

 

[lmontagnaj]

S & S carries both Venture and Loadmaster... Look at all of the above and make an educated decision based on quality and price.

Happy Hunting.

 

[Grady23]

Go with an aluminum bunk. No rollers to replace and I load/unload my 23' Grady by myself with no problems. Rollers do have the advantage of not dipping your wheels and can be helpful on short ramps. You need to consider what it is you need to deal with as far as ramps go. The aluminum also has the no rust and weight advantage over galvanized. Get a trailer rated at least 15-20% over what you feel the maximun combined weight of the trailer/boat (including fuel) and equipment will be. Coolers, rods, weights, ice and all the incidentals add up fast.

 

[Darren]

Do a google for Road King Trailers. Aluminum I beams with a lifetime warranty. They will come to you to fix the trailer, they seem to really stand behind them. Sports Marine on 17 carries them.

 

[eroller]

Try Craigslist or wait for the boat show.

craigslist: hampton roads classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

 

[STX]

Thanks for the leads, I'm in need for the best $3500 can do...

 

[tonydivefish]

you also might want to check out piratemarine.net trailers. the sportline under the boat i'm getting next week is aluminum i-beam w/ s.s nuts & bolts. the torsion axles & hubs are galvinized. their priced right.

 

[CaptBeach]

Been there done that, I've been thru this evolution in the last year...dealt with all the usual suspects...what I learned...

Bobs...some here gave a favorable opinion of him but I when dealing with him on a Venture Alum trailer I got a great price from him at the boat show and wasnt ready to buy yet because i hadnt closed the deal on an out of tow boat...closed the deal a week and a half later and after he stated his price was good as long as he had THAT trailer I found a substantial price increase (Over $500.00) when I came to pick it up...along with the price increase he was trying to bait and switch me to a galvanized trailer...the EXACT TRAILER (VIN#) HE HAD QUOTED ME ON WAS ON HIS YARD... all the dealers in Richmond ad via Craigslist were about the same as Bobs...in the mean time someone had recommended S&S...went there...got a triple axle LOADMASTER with more options for $300 more than his original quote on the cheaper Venture...long story short...I would ever deal with anyone but S&S...

 

[J Lavender]

Can someone post a link to S&S. For some reason I seem to be unable to find it in a search.


Thanks

 

[STX]

S&S Marine: Custom Metal Fabrication & Boat Trailer, Hard Top, T-Top, Fishing Rod Rack, Tuna Tower, Leaning Post, Radar Arch Sales in Norfolk, VA.

 

[barnold]

Load Master

You won't be sorry if you get a Loadmaster. Very good quality trailer and they are very well backed. Whom ever you purchase from, don't let them talk you out of getting the stainless upgrades. When I was in the market a few years ago, the local Loadmaster dealer was trying to talk me into one of his in-stock trailers. All had galvanized hardware. He told me all metals are going to rust and the SS upgrade wasn't worth the money.

That comment sent me to Steve at East Coast Trailers. If you get a Loadmaster, check out Steve at the following site: East Coast Trailers This guy is all about service. He's also a fisherman and has some pretty good fishing story's from the Florida coast.

 

[casp101]

need new trailer(need opinions)

i don't think that a 5 year old trailer needs to be replaced. i am sure it needs some work however you can completely rebuild the trailer for a lot less than buying a new one. That is, of course, if this is a galvanized trailer. steel painted trailers are a problem and most of the time can not be made new again. i have use Maryland R V in Annapolis, to solve this problem. i believe they could save you a bunch of money in repairing rather than just "throwing" it away.

 

[Bryansfish]

Your five year old trailer is really that bad that you need to replace the whole thing?

 

[dregul]

I would stay away from roadking bad experiance here

 

[surf rat]

Tralier

Stay away from Road King. They will not stand behind them. I have a 2009 that has several problems, none of which they will fix. Several hundred out of my pocket for repairs.