cost of trailer

[patrick16]

I am looking at trailers for a 257 Advance with twin 150's. I want something substantial and durable as we trailer a lot. I am looking at aluminum with stainless hardware and disc brakes. I have 2 quotes for two brands at $5,900 and $7,000. This is more than I expected. Are these numbers high? Any advice?

Thank you,
Patrick

 

[seasick]

Prices sound about right depending on brand, could be higher depending on upgrades like SS brakes ( electric will cost more) brakes on both axels ( triple axel will be more if needed). Rollers or bunks, all LED submersible lights, SS hardware etc.
This time in history is one of the worst times to look for a trailer. Demand is high, supply is low and that cranks up the pricing.
Some dealers have a several month deliver wait.

I see used ones for that size boat listed for $6,000. In addition, there aren't that many used ones out there especially for boats 25 feet and larger.

 

[FLWhaler]

Paid 5300 for a 228. Had them over build it for up to 10lbs but well worth it.

 

[Blaugrana]

If no luck here, try THT. There is a company in Florida that people rave about and travel from all over to buy from because of their quality and price.

I tried searching but couldn’t find it....maybe Owens and Son???

 

[FLWhaler]

I had Eddie English trailers in Milton fl build mine. Great guys quality product. Fits the boat perfectly.

 

[Ky Grady]

Yep, Owens and Sons is the company.

I went with Loadmaster out of Tampa. They had mine done in a little over a week for me, and took my old Loadmaster in on trade. I've had no issues at all and have trailered a bunch since I bought it. I'll have to look at the paperwork, but without a trade, I would have been in the $5-6K range for my 228 trailer. All stainless hardware, Kodiak brakes on both axles, LED lights. I did change to Goodyear Endurance tires and aluminum rims after I got home, highly recommended the Goodyear's.

 

[blindmullet]

I paid around $5k for my Owens. A custom trailer really makes a difference when you load the boat at the end of the day. It's a family run business and there is a reason they have such a good name. It's a local company for me but I would be one of those northerners driving to St. Pete for their work if I didn't live in the area.

 

[Holokai]

I paid $5600 for my Owens and Sons/Aluminum Slide On in late 2019. It’s for a 208 but had it a bit over designed for power loading. Tandem 3500 lb torsion axles, stainless brakes, upsized I-beams, target/keel bunks, side bunks, etc.

As others have mentioned before, full stainless electric over hydraulic brakes will add cost but are well worth it for safety if you’re towing a larger boat.

 

[UCPA111]

+1 for Loadmaster for my Seafarer. $5400 for SS hardware, electric over hydraulic, etc. I am located in Pennsylvania so I travelled to Norfolk VA to pick it up. Very pleased with it. Over 4500 miles of towing it thus far. As KY GRADY did, I upgrade later to AL wheels with Endurance tires.

 

[Lt.Mike]

I recently picked up a Loadrite elite aluminum I-beam trailer for my 20’ Overnighter. Led lights, main and front target bunks, guide poles, radial tires, dual axles with torsion suspension and brakes on both axles. Stainless brake lines, spare radial tire with mount.
The trailer uses a five pin wiring harness. The fifth pin goes to the vehicles reverse lamps which activated a trailer brake lockout so the trailer brakes don’t fight you when backing up.
Bottom line was just under $5,000.
This trailer loads, unloads, rides and handles like a dream.

 

[Parthery]

I’ve had Loadmaster, Float On, and Owens over the years. All are in the same price range. Personal preference is the Owens.

 

[ROBERTH]

For my very heavy 252G, I had a 2006 Road King that did very well for over 12+ years, but corrosion started to take over. I went back to Road King but overbuilt with heavier bunk brackets, all SS hardware, All SS Road King brakes and 16" custom wheels to get the trailer higher for my case to clear dragging in the driveway.
I priced both Loadmaster and Roadking and they were about the same. However, I had a hard time with the Loadmaster dealer trying to convince me to take what he had in stock I think was the issue. He didn't want to agree I needed a heavier trailer. However, I am very happy with this new Road King and I paid about $9K. If I recall, the Loadmaster was about $7900 without full SS Kodiak's and 16" wheels, so it might have been a bit higher if I could have convinced the dealer what I wanted.

I also have coated the entire trailer with Shark Hyde to protect better from corrosion!
After a year of saltwater dunking, the Kodiak's look like they were just put on the trailer.

 

[luckydude]

I am looking at trailers for a 257 Advance with twin 150's. I want something substantial and durable as we trailer a lot. I am looking at aluminum with stainless hardware and disc brakes. I have 2 quotes for two brands at $5,900 and $7,000. This is more than I expected. Are these numbers high? Any advice?

Thank you,
Patrick

My Pacific trailer for my 228 was $7K. That gets you nice stainless disk brakes on all 4 wheels, 2 speed winch, bearings that need nothing for 5 years, well made trailer. I had a few bumps at the start but it all got sorted. I'm happy with it.

 

[JM321]

I just picked up a new trailer from AmeraTrail in Kissimmee, FL, for my Freedom 235. Prices are up there now due to the market. Tried looking for a used one with no luck. 9900 GVWR with Kodiak brakes, aluminum wheels with Vortex hubs (6 year / 100K mile no MX), Aluminum spare tire mounted with spindle, LED lights with additional backup lights. $8200. Checked with Owen & Sons, basically the same price (nice folks) but went with AmeraTrail, since I previously had one with another boat with no problems.

 

[jasgator5220]

I had an aluminum trailer built for my 257 in central Florida . . $5,200.

 

[leeccoll]

Pacific Trailer $6,800 after Fred Ward show discount. Have no idea who he is, but I accepted it.
West Coast has limited choices and pricey, but am happy with the build.