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Indy 06-03-2010 11:32 AM

Get the aluminum, it doesn't matter where you boat now, but when you go to sell it, coastal people like me won't even look at a boat with a steel trailer. Why eliminate a huge portion of your buying public especially in this economy?

DareDevil 06-03-2010 12:37 PM


Originally Posted by Indy (Post 3126241)
Get the aluminum, it doesn't matter where you boat now, but when you go to sell it, coastal people like me won't even look at a boat with a steel trailer. Why eliminate a huge portion of your buying public especially in this economy?

I agree

US1 Fountain 06-03-2010 01:11 PM

Then there are people like me who won't consider an aluminum trailer. Goes both ways. :)

Sydwayz 06-03-2010 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by Indy (Post 3126241)
Get the aluminum, it doesn't matter where you boat now, but when you go to sell it, coastal people like me won't even look at a boat with a steel trailer. Why eliminate a huge portion of your buying public especially in this economy?

I said this months ago and got chastised for it. I wholeheartedly agree.

pullmytrigger 06-03-2010 11:13 PM


Originally Posted by Indy (Post 3126241)
Get the aluminum, it doesn't matter where you boat now, but when you go to sell it, coastal people like me won't even look at a boat with a steel trailer. Why eliminate a huge portion of your buying public especially in this economy?

I suppose thats true but Im a LONG way from any salt and anyone who would travel all the way from salt to buy my boat would have to be insane:drink::drink:

I think Ill end up with the steel custom painted the deep purple to match the boat with the alum wheels and maybe the stainless fenders if he doesnt want too much for them:hitit: D

DareDevil 06-03-2010 11:29 PM


Originally Posted by pullmytrigger (Post 3126818)
I suppose thats true but Im a LONG way from any salt and anyone who would travel all the way from salt to buy my boat would have to be insane:drink::drink:

I think Ill end up with the steel custom painted the deep purple to match the boat with the alum wheels and maybe the stainless fenders if he doesnt want too much for them:hitit: D

U can aluminum powdercoated any color u whant and they also come with nice diamond plate fenders !!!

:party-smiley-004:

Sydwayz 06-04-2010 01:04 PM

Myco and Manning offer custom painted aluminum trailers that look identical to the steel versions.

BDiggity 06-04-2010 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by DareDevil (Post 3126831)
U can aluminum powdercoated any color u whant and they also come with nice diamond plate fenders !!!

:party-smiley-004:

wouldnt diamond plate end up rusting all over the aluminum?? I have found my diamond plate rusts from the underneath from the water sitting. Im going to take it off mine & just use some grip tape.

Indy 06-04-2010 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 3126334)
Then there are people like me who won't consider an aluminum trailer. Goes both ways. :)

That's not the point, aluminum will be fine in salt and fresh, steel fine in fresh only. My opinion is from the fact I bought a Lake Havasu boat with a pretty purple steel trailer, it lasted two seasons...not worth it and I'll never do it again. In this market resale should be considered when making a selection.

Indy 06-04-2010 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by pullmytrigger (Post 3126818)
I suppose thats true but Im a LONG way from any salt and anyone who would travel all the way from salt to buy my boat would have to be insane

Well then I'm certifiable because I live in CT and bought a boat from AZ a few years back!!


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