28 Skater Trailer Build
09-14-2014, 09:29 PM
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The trailer looks great ZP. Good job.
I like the fairing too. I'm Shocked you added that 20 lbs though.
Tell us about the 32 "High Risk". How does she run with the X's? How does she stack up to the 28?
I like the fairing too. I'm Shocked you added that 20 lbs though.
Tell us about the 32 "High Risk". How does she run with the X's? How does she stack up to the 28?
09-15-2014, 05:06 AM
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High Risk is a cool boat, likes rough over smooth. Runs 92-94. Great history.
High Risk will be the Stock Class Pace Boat at the Key West Worlds in November, with the original owner at the wheel.
I tried the Aero Marine windshield. It left holes when I removed it, so the fairing pad was fabricated.
High Risk will be the Stock Class Pace Boat at the Key West Worlds in November, with the original owner at the wheel.
I tried the Aero Marine windshield. It left holes when I removed it, so the fairing pad was fabricated.
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09-15-2014, 08:22 AM
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High Risk is a cool boat, likes rough over smooth. Runs 92-94. Great history.
High Risk will be the Stock Class Pace Boat at the Key West Worlds in November, with the original owner at the wheel.
I tried the Aero Marine windshield. It left holes when I removed it, so the fairing pad was fabricated.
High Risk will be the Stock Class Pace Boat at the Key West Worlds in November, with the original owner at the wheel.
I tried the Aero Marine windshield. It left holes when I removed it, so the fairing pad was fabricated.
09-15-2014, 09:12 AM
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The problem I have with box tube is it can hold water unless it's sealed and pressurized (which will leak in time). The C and I main beams can also make it easier to fabricate and build the substructure with.
10-15-2014, 08:45 PM
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where did you buy the axles from?
10-16-2014, 05:06 AM
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http://www.rockwellamerican.com/
Quality Trailer Products, they have centers all over. The axles are special order, galvanized, long stud, 5200 lb., torsion, galv. Hubs, that take 3 weeks to get.
Quality Trailer Products, they have centers all over. The axles are special order, galvanized, long stud, 5200 lb., torsion, galv. Hubs, that take 3 weeks to get.
10-21-2014, 07:51 PM
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No, I just measure the hull and design my own. Here is a picture of my Cigarette trailer I built also. You can see similarities to the Skater Trailer.
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10-26-2014, 06:23 PM
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Quality Trailer Products, they have centers all over. The axles are special order, galvanized, long stud, 5200 lb., torsion, galv. Hubs, that take 3 weeks to get.
Quality Trailer Products, they have centers all over. The axles are special order, galvanized, long stud, 5200 lb., torsion, galv. Hubs, that take 3 weeks to get.
Looking at the aluminum trailer above, is it me or does it seem like not a good idea welding it together like that. Dont the flex to much for that? Just curious but i figured thats why you never see them, they are always heavy I beam entirely bolted together.
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10-27-2014, 07:49 AM
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I'm really impressed with my steel trailer. quiet and doesn't squeak unlike a bolted-together aluminum trailer
drives straight and can handle 18,000 lbs of anything
right now she's only holding 2,700 lbs but that will soon change --> http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o58887-en.html
Ameratrail builds a lot of welded C-channel trailers and tube trailers. then powder coats it to any color you want
powder coat I hear lasts 5 years. Then the trailer needs another sand blasting and powder coating
curious now also if anyone has had welds come off of their welded alum trailer
I'm really impressed with my steel trailer. quiet and doesn't squeak unlike a bolted-together aluminum trailer
drives straight and can handle 18,000 lbs of anything
right now she's only holding 2,700 lbs but that will soon change --> http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o58887-en.html
Ameratrail builds a lot of welded C-channel trailers and tube trailers. then powder coats it to any color you want
powder coat I hear lasts 5 years. Then the trailer needs another sand blasting and powder coating
curious now also if anyone has had welds come off of their welded alum trailer
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