New trailer recommendations

[Fishin]

Looking to buy a new trailer for my 18' trophy, ideally on Vancouver Island, but I will definitely go to the mainland for the right price. A couple of the shops I’ve talked to so far are saying 4-6 weeks lead time, which seems a little crazy to me. Does anyone have any recommendations? The boat is around 3000 lbs, maybe a bit more loaded for longer trips. I'm debating stepping up to a tandem axle but having a hard time justifying the price. I have been quoted $7500+, and being an 18’ boat, I'm not sure it’s necessary, but it would be nice.

 

[SpringVelocity]

I have been happy with my roadrunner, and I like fact it is a Canadian company not an American one.

The trailer I got is a 4200lb single axle with disc brakes etc. This trailer I bought 3 years ago was retail 6500.00. You really wouldn't need a tandem for your boat in my opinion.

Road Runner 4200 lbs Single Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes For Sale | Alberni Power & Marine - RPM Group

Road Runner 4200 lbs Single Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes for sale by the leading boat & parts dealer in BC Canada. Connect with our experts today.

www.albernipowermarine.com

I would watch your prices and shop around. Don't get caught in name brand etc. I personally haven't found one trailer that is better than another honestly. Alberni Marine was great deal with.

 

[Fishin]

I have been happy with my roadrunner, and I like fact it is a Canadian company not an American one.

The trailer I got is a 4200lb single axle with disc brakes etc. This trailer I bought 3 years ago was retail 6500.00. You really wouldn't need a tandem for your boat in my opinion.

Road Runner 4200 lbs Single Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes For Sale | Alberni Power & Marine - RPM Group

Road Runner 4200 lbs Single Axle Trailer with Disc Brakes for sale by the leading boat & parts dealer in BC Canada. Connect with our experts today.

www.albernipowermarine.com

I would watch your prices and shop around. Don't get caught in name brand etc. I personally haven't found one trailer that is better than another honestly. Alberni Marine was great deal with.

That’s the trailer I’ve been looking at! Definitely checks all the boxes, Alberni is a 4-6 week wait at the moment was hoping to find something a little sooner maybe I will try road runner directly.

 

[kaelc]

Not sure if you can find one with Kodiak Stainless callipers, but if you can find one with stainless disc brakes that’s what I’d go with if I was to do it again.

 

[Newf]

Just my 2 cents but if your boat is close to 3000lbs you are pushing it with only a 4200lb axle. Add the weight of the trailer, fuel and your gear and you are soon at or over the rating on the trailer. I have a 5500lb single axle. My boat dry is 2800 lbs. The trailer weighs 1300lbs so add in my fuel and gear and there’s not much float to play with. Overloaded trailers are one of the main causes of tire and/or bearing failure. Again,,,,just my 2 cents…

 

[Fishin]

Just my 2 cents but if your boat is close to 3000lbs you are pushing it with only a 4200lb axle. Add the weight of the trailer, fuel and your gear and you are soon at or over the rating on the trailer. I have a 5500lb single axle. My boat dry is 2800 lbs. The trailer weighs 1300lbs so add in my fuel and gear and there’s not much float to play with. Overloaded trailers are one of the main causes of tire and/or bearing failure. Again,,,,just my 2 cents…

Sorry, I’m around 3000lbs all in hull is 1900lbs dry

 

[Fishin]

Not sure if you can find one with Kodiak Stainless callipers, but if you can find one with stainless disc brakes that’s what I’d go with if I was to do it again.

Thanks I’ll make sure to keep an eye out for that! Been having a hard time deciding if I want to fix my current trailer or not, new brakes, axle, springs, hardware ect is getting pretty close to a new trailer price and I’m left with a 20 year old trailer at the end of the day.

 

[Newf]

Sorry, I’m around 3000lbs all in hull is 1900lbs dry

My fault,,, I misunderstood.