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Old 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?
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Old 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.
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Old 09-15-2014 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
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.
What didn't you like about the windshield? Just curious. Thanks. Awesome 28' btw
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Old 09-15-2014 | 09:12 AM
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ZP,

I see that you used C-Channel beams for this build.

Would an aluminum Box-Tube beam also be an option on your trailer builds?







< C-Channel >



< Box Tube and I-beam >

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.
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Old 10-15-2014 | 08:45 PM
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where did you buy the axles from?
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Old 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.
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Old 10-21-2014 | 11:39 AM
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Do you have any cut sheet/plans for this build? I'm looking into a 28 and also would like to buildmy own trailer as well./
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Old 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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Old 10-26-2014 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
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.
same here, i use those guys and they have pretty good stuff. I get manufacturers pricing but it still takes three weeks min. I think pretty much any more all marine axles are custom build/order. Just got three 3500 pound torsions with brakes from them to spec delivered for under a grand.



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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Old 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



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