Chitwood21MA Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looking for a new tandem axle trailer for my 21MA- Should I call Ameritrail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Call everyone and get quotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Never hear too much about them except from the people that own then but I'd check out Rolls Axle. I have one that's 13 years old and it's been an awesome trailer. Customer service is rival to PP. Pulls like a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 You might want to add Continental to the list of quotes. I've heard good things about their quality and how effortless they are to tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Chitwood21MA said: Looking for a new tandem axle trailer for my 21MA- Should I call Ameritrail? Ameratrail = dollars. Great trailer. Owens and Sons in St Pete has the footprint for that hull as well, less dollars. The both make glove fit trailers for that hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convertible13 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I've heard nothing but good things about Owen's and Sons. I need one too. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 6 hours ago, Convertible13 said: I've heard nothing but good things about Owen's and Sons. I need one too. Please keep us posted. My son and I needed a replacement for a '98 Bayfisher a few years ago. Called everywhere, and couldn't believe Owens and son's price. I visited their shop in Tampa, and convinced myself they were real. They are a small family owned shop that makes each trailer to order. I gave them a deposit and they said come back in two weeks with the boat and they would rig. I told them the old trailer wouldn't make it from Jacksonville. They told me "....doesn't matter". They could arrange delivery to my house if I needed it. I returned two weeks later w/o the boat, and picked up new trailer. When I got home, I when to the boat ramp, and put the boat on the new trailer. Fit like a glove!!! Never made any adjustments. GREAT EXPERIENCE! I have a Venture for my PF, and have to say, I like Owen's better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 10 hours ago, geeviam said: You might want to add Continental to the list of quotes. I've heard good things about their quality and how effortless they are to tow. excellent trailer, have had a few. way less $$$$$$$. about $2700. for your boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Tyler Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Owens & Sons x1000000!!! Got one last year for my Pathfinder and is a fantastic trailer and great people to work with. Great price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I've had two Ameratrails, Loadmaster, EZ Loader and a Continental. The latter 3 were all lower quality. I would never spend money on a trailer without welded bunks & torsion axle. Ameratrail. Ramlin. Owens. Rolls. You can't go wrong with any of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwater Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hands down Owen and Sons. Also pro tip: if you wear Overalls when you go visit their office you might get a discount. If you have been there you will understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 30 minutes ago, conocean said: I've had two Ameratrails, Loadmaster, EZ Loader and a Continental. The latter 3 were all lower quality. I would never spend money on a trailer without welded bunks & torsion axle. Ameratrail. Ramlin. Owens. Rolls. You can't go wrong with any of those! Good to know about Owens & Sons. Gotta go with the small, family owned company that puts out a quality product, whenever you can! Torsion axles are a must IMO. Bunk supports welded to the cross members is good. Not so sure bunks welded to the bunk supports is a good thing. If the angle of the bunk is not perfectly aligned and flat against the hull, there will be stress on the hull and premature wear spots on the bunk carpet. IMO, a pivoting joint where the bunk meets the support, and could be adjusted (snug) would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I have a Boatmaster, they make trailers for the military and are stupid expensive, I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just now, fsusteve said: I have a Boatmaster, they make trailers for the military and are stupid expensive, I love mine. I bought a new Boatmaster for my Action Craft Flats Master back in '94. I loved it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Tyler Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, flatwater said: Hands down Owen and Sons. Also pro tip: if you wear Overalls when you go visit their office you might get a discount. If you have been there you will understand I love visiting those guys, they are so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Owens and sons makes a hell of a trailer of the $. Not quite as "finished" as ameritrail, but it's a trailer not a dress. And you will save you 25% on AT and the other premium trailers. As said before, great guys to deal with and overalls might get you more than a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I bought an Ameratrail last November for my Pathy 22. Best decision I could have made. Along with all the great, quality features, I love how the boat sits low BETWEEN the fenders, not high ABOVE the finders. I am not sure of the other brands, but Ameratrail orients the wood bunks different from most makes that have the bunks sitting on their "ends," which has the boat probably a good 6 inches higher in the trailer. Might be something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Rolls Axle has a lifetime spring system, I haven't had a lick of trouble out of them, may want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, geeviam said: Torsion axles are a must IMO. Bunk supports welded to the cross members is good. Not so sure bunks welded to the bunk supports is a good thing. If the angle of the bunk is not perfectly aligned and flat against the hull, there will be stress on the hull and premature wear spots on the bunk carpet. IMO, a pivoting joint where the bunk meets the support, and could be adjusted (snug) would be ideal. Torsion axles and bunk supports welded to the cross members for sure! Bunks that are welded to the supports should only be done when a trailer company makes a trailer for a specific boat model. Exact hull dimensions are a must in that instance. Hence the reason Ameratrail uses that method to build trailers for MBC boats. All pivoting bunk joints or adjustable bunk mounts I've seen eventually develop serious looking corrosion and/or fail at some point; I experienced both with my Loadmaster, EZ Loader & Continental trailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, conocean said: Torsion axles and bunk supports welded to the cross members for sure! Bunks that are welded to the supports should only be done when a trailer company makes a trailer for a specific boat model. Exact hull dimensions are a must in that instance. Hence the reason Ameratrail uses that method to build trailers for MBC boats. All pivoting bunk joints or adjustable bunk mounts I've seen eventually develop serious looking corrosion and/or fail at some point; I experienced both with my Loadmaster, EZ Loader & Continental trailers. Conocean, THIS is why you should spend more time cleaning and shining your trailer and less time feeding the poor. Sheesh, how didn't you make the connection?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I recently picked up a dual axle Owens for my 21MA. Super trailer and price, and a great company. They know the hull. check out the gallery on the website for pics of the 21 PS - mine is not a welded bunk setup, but they can probably do whatever you want. Worth a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleChief Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Owens and Sons. I just had one made. You can't go wrong with them and they have great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Rolls axle is the best trailer I have owned and I've owned a bunch. Their unique patented Lifetime spring system is like no other. No axle per say to worry about. All the other companies mentioned use torsional. They work better than leaf springs but still corrode and eventually fail. Rolls system will never fail. Look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitwood21MA Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Got a quote from Ameritrail, Calling Owens & Sons tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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