RHC

Manning should have the spec from my 36 ,, they built it in 2001 for me ,,,,

baywatch

Hopefully I can just get a Winch stand fabricated that will make my trailer work. If you could, PM what they quoted you on price for yours so I have an idea what a new one would go for. I actually would prefer aluminum for weight savings and durability purposes over the steal.

Oh yeah mine was a BIEEEEEAtch to get on the trailer. I had to back the trailer in clear far to get it far enough forward than I had my buddy take an additional big fat yellow strap and hook from the bow eye forward to the hitch itself as I powered it forward far enough so the yellow strap would keep it from wanting to slide back. Then I had to power forward to keep it straight as he slowly inched it out so the boat was cradled straight. Then the old Dodge pulled her right out. Once I came up with the idea to use the other strap it only took about 10 minutes but it took me another 50 minutes to get to that point. I have been trailering boats since I was a kid and yesterday I felt like the idiot at the ramp without a doubt! And worst of all I got Scratch in process (one more thing to fix this winter).

Steve_H

Owens makes a nice trailer and they are in florida.

tjscarab

Baywatch , had same problem with the Eagle trailer I own. I called Eagle and they faxed me a sheet that needed measurements from bow eye to the tube where winch stand mounts and two other measurements. It came painted to match and worked perfect. By the way VERY SWEET APACHE I remember that boat when it was brand new!

Tony Montana

Hey Roger was yours a steel or aluminum?

RHC

Steel Tony ,, It was a very nice trailor ,, pulled well ,, but the paint left a little to be desired,,, I had no problems with it and it was very easy to load and unload! Good luck ,,

RHC

Tony Montana

Anyone looking for a new trailer pm me. I am trying to work a deal with Manning for a group buy. I talked to him today and he said he would give a discount if a few of us ordered one.

Griff

I had an aluminum owens & sons trailer for the Pantera. It was a good trailer, but no where near the quality of a Myco or Manning.

Baywatch--I think the best thing to do with your trailer is to have the current roller that the bow rests on made into a bow stop and then get a new winch stand made higher up. Jim Kruse (Kruse Powdercoating)at LOTO should be able fabricate and powdercoat a new one for you. He is on hwy 5 in Laurie. You definately need a separate bow stop with the high location of the bow eye.

baywatch

Griff, I was gonna call Eagle to see if they Have a higher winch stand that I can Bolt on. If they don't I will definately Give Jim a call. I was sooooo Pissed on Saturday afternoon. It never occured to me what a problem the jack stand was gonna be until I went to load it back on. I really like the trailer, it pulls really nice and the bunks nicely support the boat. My goal is to make it work, but if it is gonna be a pain I will just get rid of it and get one that works properly.

Thanks for the Heads up on Jim.

c_deezy

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Give Eagle a call, I'm sure they can hook something up for you. I've called them a couple time for things for my trailer that is 20 years old and they are great at helping out. I even ran up to the factory for a few things, those guys are great and imo build a great trailer for the money.