aluminum vs steel trailers - how much more?
06-08-2007 | 08:31 PM
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At the boat show, I spoke to several trailer manufacturers. They said aluminum trailers from them are no more expensive than a steel trailer. It's more about personal preference. Aluminum flexes more than steel going down the road, but does not have the corrosion problems in salt water.
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06-08-2007 | 11:02 PM
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The guy who ownes Florida Boat Tops on Haines Road told me some old stories about he and Capt Jack down in Cental America or the Islands back in the day. He said Jack was always ready to go. I can't remember his name, but his son, who runs FBT's, name is Tim.Btw, they were $1700 less than the same basic trailer from Owens & Sons.
06-11-2007 | 06:08 PM
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I worked at a big dealer in CA and every Cig and OL we had come through the lot was on a Myco and we would dunk them all the time and they never seemed to rust. I know eventually any coating will be penetrated and the steel will rust but it seems they have a good coating to start with.
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