Whitelighter
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If I wanted a trailer for a 24ft boat, who are the best manufacturers. Looking for VFM - sturdy but it wouldn't be used for launching.
Boat trailers
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RobWales
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Jez
Try these guys http://www.clh-trailers.co.uk/ they do an awful lot of work for the boaty people here in Wales I've seen their work and compared to the branded guys they are well up on quality and price.
Rob
Try these guys http://www.clh-trailers.co.uk/ they do an awful lot of work for the boaty people here in Wales I've seen their work and compared to the branded guys they are well up on quality and price.
Rob
andrewa
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I have a Brenderup which used to carry a 26ft cruiser multi roller good trailer can recommend easy to get parts for as well when required not cheap though.
bendyone
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Parrymore Trailers seem good value for money, sometimes have specials on offer.
Nautorius
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Jez,
Having had a succession of trailers over the years I had one adapted to my exact boat by De-Graaff, who are based just off the M25 in West London! Highly recommend them as they produced a great product that was used to tow a heavy 24ft boat to Spain.
Link Here
Cheers
Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Having had a succession of trailers over the years I had one adapted to my exact boat by De-Graaff, who are based just off the M25 in West London! Highly recommend them as they produced a great product that was used to tow a heavy 24ft boat to Spain.
Link Here
Cheers
Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Major Catastrophe
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'Spose next you are all going to discuss the best trailer for catching Bass! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
ontheplane
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I too can reccommend DeGraaff
Also there is a guy who advertises on Boats and Outbords called CAN trailers - his prices seem very very reasonable, and he likes a challenge.
Also there is a guy who advertises on Boats and Outbords called CAN trailers - his prices seem very very reasonable, and he likes a challenge.
dpb
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Speaking from 25 years experience with towing boats my view is that certain aspects of the trailer are more important than the actual make.
The short answer to your question is that most American aluminium bunk trailers are better than any I have come across manufactured in europe. I had one for 5 years under a 25ft searay, using to launch in salt water every summer weekend as well as two trips to the med. Nothing fell apart due to corrossion (aluminium), the bearings never needed changing due to the built in grease system, the hydraulic breaks never seized, the load was carried relatively low due to its width and it was very light in weight.
The down side is that these trailers are usually illegal due to their width and the break system configuration. Whilst mine never attracted the attention of the boys in blue, the thing that made me let the trailer with the boat when I part exchanged it was the concern regarding where I would stand if ever I was involved in a serious accident as it would be an obvious get out for the insurance guys as well as a heap of legal trouble.
So getting back to UK trailers, I believe that the important things to look at are:
1) Can the trailer be configured properly for your boat in terms of adequate hull support, overall balance and ease of launching and recovery.
2) The bearing / hub configuration. Since the U.S. Acculube / Posilube system does not seem to have been invented here yet, the choice is traditional taper bearings or sealed for life waterproof bearings. The latter can last for a few years even with salt water launching, but when they eventually go the repair is unlikely to be a roadside job due to their nature. For this reason I have stuck with traditional bearings combined with spring loaded bearing saver end caps which have worked well so far though we are only in year two. At least they are easy enough to change on the roadside when they do fail.
3) Weight of trailer, this can vary quite a bit from brand to brand for the same load capacity.
4) number of axles. At 25ft you will have two axles anyway, which has the advantage of being more stable on the road, and allows you to continue to a safe place on three wheels should you have a problem.
I'll now sit back and wait to see how many think I am talking b$ll$cks!!
The short answer to your question is that most American aluminium bunk trailers are better than any I have come across manufactured in europe. I had one for 5 years under a 25ft searay, using to launch in salt water every summer weekend as well as two trips to the med. Nothing fell apart due to corrossion (aluminium), the bearings never needed changing due to the built in grease system, the hydraulic breaks never seized, the load was carried relatively low due to its width and it was very light in weight.
The down side is that these trailers are usually illegal due to their width and the break system configuration. Whilst mine never attracted the attention of the boys in blue, the thing that made me let the trailer with the boat when I part exchanged it was the concern regarding where I would stand if ever I was involved in a serious accident as it would be an obvious get out for the insurance guys as well as a heap of legal trouble.
So getting back to UK trailers, I believe that the important things to look at are:
1) Can the trailer be configured properly for your boat in terms of adequate hull support, overall balance and ease of launching and recovery.
2) The bearing / hub configuration. Since the U.S. Acculube / Posilube system does not seem to have been invented here yet, the choice is traditional taper bearings or sealed for life waterproof bearings. The latter can last for a few years even with salt water launching, but when they eventually go the repair is unlikely to be a roadside job due to their nature. For this reason I have stuck with traditional bearings combined with spring loaded bearing saver end caps which have worked well so far though we are only in year two. At least they are easy enough to change on the roadside when they do fail.
3) Weight of trailer, this can vary quite a bit from brand to brand for the same load capacity.
4) number of axles. At 25ft you will have two axles anyway, which has the advantage of being more stable on the road, and allows you to continue to a safe place on three wheels should you have a problem.
I'll now sit back and wait to see how many think I am talking b$ll$cks!!
Elza_Skip
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I had a Brederupp which I was very impressed with until it snaked and flipped!
DAKA
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Another vote for De Graff
A while ago now but I bought one there and I was concerned about the tyres that were fitted, before I could finish my sentence ? Dave ? had got someone switching the wheels, fantastic service and he pre set the trailer with out the boat and was spot on /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
A while ago now but I bought one there and I was concerned about the tyres that were fitted, before I could finish my sentence ? Dave ? had got someone switching the wheels, fantastic service and he pre set the trailer with out the boat and was spot on /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Pinnacle
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PM sent.
Whitelighter
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Thanks for the PM
DavidJ
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Drawing on my bad experiences of trailoring to the Med for a decade in the past, I found the biggest problems with the Indespension trailors I've had are:
Wheels too small and although within the load spec the tyres get too hot and result in numerous punctures.
Avon Europa tyres which are unobtainable in Europe???
Insufficient keel support resulting in crushed fibreglass.
Bearings of course
Cables seizing
I've also owned the other popular UK brand (the name escapes me) with similar problems.
To minimise problems I always had the boat craned in laterly
Wheels too small and although within the load spec the tyres get too hot and result in numerous punctures.
Avon Europa tyres which are unobtainable in Europe???
Insufficient keel support resulting in crushed fibreglass.
Bearings of course
Cables seizing
I've also owned the other popular UK brand (the name escapes me) with similar problems.
To minimise problems I always had the boat craned in laterly
Algey
New Member
Hi, New to this forum so hello everyone. I have had indespension trailers over the years which have been very good. Recently I needed a trailer for a 23ft boat, indespension were quoting £3600 which I thought was a bit much. After a bit of research on the web I found John Nicholson trailers. He builds his own trailers using indespension parts!!! End cost was £2080 for a twin axle trailer capable of carring 2000kg /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. His web address is http://www.nicholsonmarine.co.uk & contact numbers are 01524 823963 Mobile 07710006881.
Before anyone asks I have no financial interests in his company, just a very impressed tight northerner.
Regards
Al.
Before anyone asks I have no financial interests in his company, just a very impressed tight northerner.
Regards
Al.
Clyder
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I've had a few different trailers over the years, most have already been covered in previous posts. I can say that the best trailers I've owned and towed have been by SBS (www.sbstrailers.co.uk ) and a Brenderupp (www.brenderup.co.uk). I found these trailers require the least maintainence and are well fit for purpose.
Cheers
Clyde
Cheers
Clyde
goodwin71
Active Member
you use american trailers on the roads in the UK?
i was told by the police that they are not built to the correct standards & that you can be fined up to £2000 if caught using these trailers on our roads!
jez, i have just brought a new trailer from sbs of birmingham, cost £1,700 + VAT.
i will be towing a bayliner 245SB.
i was told by the police that they are not built to the correct standards & that you can be fined up to £2000 if caught using these trailers on our roads!
jez, i have just brought a new trailer from sbs of birmingham, cost £1,700 + VAT.
i will be towing a bayliner 245SB.
Jim44
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Just out of interest which model trailer did you get?
I am hoping to buy a 245 and looking at the SBS web-site the trailer cost would be £3194+vat model R4/3500EL - Roller
The weight of the boat dry is approx 2400kgs + fuel + water + belongings.
Am I correct?
I am hoping to buy a 245 and looking at the SBS web-site the trailer cost would be £3194+vat model R4/3500EL - Roller
The weight of the boat dry is approx 2400kgs + fuel + water + belongings.
Am I correct?
dpb
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This is why when I came to get a new boat I went back to a UK trailer, even though in five years use the police never looked twice at mine!
With regard to SBS, I nearly bought one but at the time (last year) they used the bearings that are hard to change. I ended up with a Nicholson trailer which I must say seems very well set up and has been very good so far, though I have added bearing savers to it.
With regard to SBS, I nearly bought one but at the time (last year) they used the bearings that are hard to change. I ended up with a Nicholson trailer which I must say seems very well set up and has been very good so far, though I have added bearing savers to it.
