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Old 02-02-2020 | 04:26 PM
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Default Anybody know of a good trailer fabrication shop in SE Michigan?

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I've got a steel trailer for a 40' catamaran that I need some work done to. It's currently located in Port Huron, MI. I will do some of the work myself as necessary, but would rather not get into the heavier metal side of it. Every day spent at the shop is another day away from the family which as we all know is a problem with these boats as is.

"Wishlist":
-Welded rear "bumper" extension to protect drives area, possibly hinged and pinned for removal
-Dual landing gear setup
-Step fabrication at the front
-Toolbox & Spare mount
-All new wiring and LED lighting

Possibly a few other things as I think of them but so far that's the gist of it. If you guys know any trailer guys or fab shops in the Detroit-metro area that do this kind of stuff, post up.

Thank you!
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Old 02-02-2020 | 05:33 PM
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Old 02-02-2020 | 06:42 PM
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I wouldn't trust them , they still owe me money from 10 years ago they sad they will send it a few times over the years but I never got it and they ignore my calls

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Originally Posted by mikebrls
I wouldn't trust them , they still owe me money from 10 years ago they sad they will send it a few times over the years but I never got it and they ignore my calls
Well that's the only thing I've heard about Manning that wasn't positive. YMMV.
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Old 02-02-2020 | 07:32 PM
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I ordered an aluminum welded Manning a couple years ago. My only complaint is that the transom tie downs were placed incorrectly. I brought it to their attention and they refunded me $100. Ofcorse that didn't cover the fix but overall I'm real happy with the trailer and get a ton of compliments on it. I'd definitely use them again.
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Old 02-02-2020 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Well that's the only thing I've heard about Manning that wasn't positive. YMMV.
its the first time I have sad something on a forum in 10 years and im sure it has happen to other's just like myself that haven't sad anything , I just came across this post that was asking something and they where mentioned so i though i would say something that happened to me 10 years ago with them , They do make a good trailer just shiit went south in the resesion and they never came thew with a payment when they resold my 2 week old trailer that the transporter twisted and they fixed and resold and still haven"t paid me what they owe

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its the first time I have sad something on a forum in 10 years and im sure it has happen to other's just like myself that haven't sad anything , I just came across this post that was asking something and they where mentioned so i though i would say something that happened to me 10 years ago with them , They do make a good trailer just shiit went south in the resesion and they never came thew with a payment when they resold my 2 week old trailer that the transporter twisted and they fixed and resold and still haven"t paid me what they owe
it was a triple axle 21k aluminum trailer EOH " not a cheap one to custom build for my Fountain 38 EC
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Old 02-03-2020 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Thor39
Mods, if this is in the wrong spot, please move it.

I've got a steel trailer for a 40' catamaran that I need some work done to. It's currently located in Port Huron, MI. I will do some of the work myself as necessary, but would rather not get into the heavier metal side of it. Every day spent at the shop is another day away from the family which as we all know is a problem with these boats as is.

"Wishlist":
-Welded rear "bumper" extension to protect drives area, possibly hinged and pinned for removal
-Dual landing gear setup
-Step fabrication at the front
-Toolbox & Spare mount
-All new wiring and LED lighting

Possibly a few other things as I think of them but so far that's the gist of it. If you guys know any trailer guys or fab shops in the Detroit-metro area that do this kind of stuff, post up.

Thank you!
central trailer in clinton twp. They do All my trailer repair. Ask for Ron the owner
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Old 02-03-2020 | 07:27 PM
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Call Integrity if you want Quality work done, I have been using them for my own and customers boats for years, It will be worth the drive over here.
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shoot me a PM we can fix or fab whatever you need i will post pics of previous builds in toledo
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