Dual or Triple?
 

Ok, here's the deal.

I am moving and need to sell my Dual Axel myco Steal trailer, great shape, surge drum brakes on one axel. What's it worth?

Second question, I am thinking of going with Manning or Load master AL for the new trailer.

Can't decide, dual axel or triple? I do like how you can back up with the dual, triple I assume it would pull better.

Boat is a 32/30 (swim platform or not) Fountain fever, 7200lbs dry. Holds about 130 gallons of gas and 16 water.

Dual would have 16" tires triple would be 15" Load range "E"

Where in FL are ya going? I would prefer the tandem, for turning radius reasons, storage, tolls etc.

Aluminum frame
Two single wheel 6000lb axles
Elec/hyd disc brakes on both axles
Torsion bar suspension
LED lights

Somewhere south of TAMPA BAY (The water bay:evilb:).

I am allowed to be as far south as Sarasorta. Moving down the end of the month, will be living in Crystal river and looking for a place down south on weekends. I have to move from Crystal by mid Oct.

For the ramps and such in that area will I need to be able to turn tight? Sure do in this part of the country.

Cat,

If I go dual exactly,

I pulled a 35 Lightning for 8 yrs on a Myco tandem. No issues. Get 6k axles.

Plus it will make the boat look longer :drink:

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Sounds like I may stay with the dual axel, Manning quoted me $500 for a drive guard, worth it?

How much should I sell the current trailer for? I have no idea what to price it at.

triple will track better but will be worse turning and backing up. Also more wheels on the ground means less MPG. My 29 probably only weighs 1000 less than yours and tows fine. And if you got 6k axles your almost 1.5 times that boat and trailer weighs. Not need to overkill just to say you have it. Plus if you have to replace tires thats an extra added cost, and when you have more of something more headaches come with it

I jst got a new tandem for mine last year, 6 bolt axles, elect brakes on both....awesome

I pull my 30' Formula on a tandem axle, and I love it. I have a drive guard on mine, and I really like it... if for no ther reason than it looks cool :drink:

+1 on electric brakes. Once you go electric you will wonder how you ever lived without them!

My Tandem Manning with my Formula on it does not sway at all even at 80:party-smiley-004:.I do have a dually so that may be some of it.If you plan on taking long trips have Rob make you two spare holders,that was suggested on another thread.I would have but I did not think of it.

I personally would not get a drive gaurd,don't like the way they look,one more thing to do at the ramp and a lot of guys have said on here that they had wiring problems with the rear lights because of the harness getting pinched.

Definately Elec/Hyd brakes. Get the drive guard for only 500. as long as it swings out easily. Mine had to remove 4 U posts and lift it into the truck...hassle

Agreed, looks cool !! Manning would be a consideration for sure.

Yea I HATE surge brakes. That was a given. So I need to ask Rob how the drive guard swings.

Pull My Trigger,

What kind of trailer did you go with?

Great information I think I’ll stay with the tandem axel.

BTW


What the heck should I sell my myco for? Any ball parks? Great shape, but surge drum on one axel.:angry-smiley-038:

Dual Axles and electric brakes. Will handle all your needs.

Wannabe

I feel really cool saying this, its a full custom trailer made by a shop around here:drink:.....took the dimensions of the boat, had a custom mixed paint of your choice +$200, your choice of fender styles, wheels, I got extra reinforcing in the fender mounts so you can stand on them to get in the boat, I got tie down rings where I wanted them....he's in London Ontario if your interested....the pic doesnt do the paint justice, pulls and stops awesome

I had an dual axle aluminum Loadmaster under my boat. It was a great trailer, but not nearly as nice as Manning. Manning's shop was right down the street from my last job. They make a nice trailer! I agree with most here on the dual axle. My ramp was tight and would have been a huge pain with a tripple.

I would definaltely go dual. I prefer surge brakes for convienence. My stuff gets hooked to differnat trucks all the time.

Manning builds a nice trailer and so does Load Master in Port Clinton, Ohio.

I'd say $2800-$3500 for you Myco

I thought load master in Ohio only did steel trailers?

Are they same company as the one in Tampa?

Go with the Manning and spend the extra $500 for the drive guard... Pull one pin and it swings out of the way and the added protection is really nice, cheap insurance when backing up too! :D

If I could get away with a tandom I would, but having two spares is a great idea if you go that direction... especially in FL.

Have you checked out these guys for a trailer? They make an extremely nice aluminum.

http://www.pacifictrailers.com/boat-trailers-for-sale/

You should get 3k easy for your old trailer,I had a loadright bolt together that needed work and had people fighting over it.When I was waiting for it to be picked up people I did not know would knock on my door and ask me if it was for sale.

Oh s hit.....your looking for an aluminum trailer.....

missed that.....:drink:

how'd you like the pic of my boat??!!!:eek::drink:

Wildman,

If you would, keep a thread going with how the relocation goes for you. I hope to be heading to the exact same area in a few years.

It looks great, very clean for the year. You have twin small blocks? What does that run?

IMAPOSER

I'll start one in the FL section, but if you are I do have one bit of advice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, START SELLING YOUR CHIT NOW!

What a PITA to pack and find all this stuff that when I think of moving it, I don't need.

No I haven't anyone on here used them?

So far I am thinking the dual axel, elec, hyd disk brakes with a drive guard. Manning,,,,,,, quote was $8500! I am going to check how much to add a spare.

Anyone need a nice Steel Myco? I'll get a ad up asap.

Thanks everyone, can't wait to make the move.

On it. Boat, and place on Cumberland are already up for sale. Put the feelers out to those who have said they would be interested in our house in Ohio as well. I'll get serious about it once the other stuff is gone. I've been doing routine clean out the house of crap I've been holding on to for "some day" as well.
The great thing is, I don't have a set time frame, and have a job in waiting in Tampa. The only thing that would put me on a deadline is if construction started booming down there, I would have to go sooner rather than later. Don't see that being an issue. I figure by the time it all comes together, it might be an easy move.