Any suggestions on what to look for in a good boat trailer, what the good brands are and the best place to get one around here?

Alum. vs steel?
Torsion axles vs. leaf springs?
Discs vs. drums?
Surge brakes vs. electric?

It would be for a 26' boat around 6,200# to 6,500# w/full fuel (92 gallons) and gear.

Thanks,

RP

If you plan on getting into salt, then you deffinately want to stay away from steel. If not, either will be fine.

Torsion axles are a much better option.

I would also go disk brakes.

I have always has surge brakes, but I also like some of the benefits of electric over hydraulic. I think if I were to buy a new trailer, I would give the E/H a try. I think this choice is going to be more personal preference rather than what is best in my opinion.

Also consider just how much trailering you will be doing. Let us get back from Emerald Coast Poker Run and we can get a list of places to look.

If you don't mind buying new I'm sure Justin Miller at Anchor High can order you what ever you want. Have a great weekend and we will talk about it mid week.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I was in B'ham over the weekend for work myself. Hope the weekend was good for all.

The primary use of the trailer would be over the highway hauling. I would like to be able to go to more events and explore a little.

I got a quote from Loadmaster in OH -
The model 250T615CB is:
Constructed out of a 6" frame
Painted any color you would like with accent pin stripes
Equipped with two 6,000 lb. drop center axles
v15" load range D Goodyear radial tires
GVWR of 10,668 lbs.
Net Payload of 9,001lbs.
Direct Price of $4,170.00 plus tax or delivery

Common Salt Water Options:
Galvanizing $450
Stainless Steel Hardware $225
Electric over Hydraulic Disc Brakes $890

Boat trailer bill http://www.boatrailerbill.com in KY quoted around $5,500 for an aluminum twin axle with torsion axles, LED lights and disc brakes.

I have not been able to turn up a used trailer to date.

Regards

RP

I've got a Prestige Trailer and they are located in Southern ILL. They can tell you of a dealer near by. Diffenitely go with torsion axles and stainless disk brakes. I'm going to convert mine to disk next year.