New Trailer
 

Hey I'm looking to purchase a new or like new trailer for my 32 Active Thunder. What is the best company that will work on a trailer to fit my boat??? I'm in western Kentucky.42044 Any dealers out there close to me? Im tired of these trailers that fit anything.

Manning Trailers

Manning, I have one very happy. Also Myco makes a very nice one also but more dollars than a Manning.

My short list of really decent trailer manufacturers includes Manning, Myco, Eagle and Performance. I'm sure there are others though.

BTW: Stay away from anybody who will build you a trailer that you need to adjust to fit. (Venture for instance.) If you want a really good trailer, get one that is custom built and welded together for your exact boat.

Going to pick up my Manning tomorrow. I can't wait, I've been without the boat for 7 weeks waiting on insurance and then repairs. I had a Venture before that I had to do a lot of work to in order to make it fit the boat right.

Trailer testimonial.
 

I have a Fearless28. Only 24 of these were ever made. So I think it's safe to say that MYCO hasn't made too many trailers for my boat along the way. MYCO made the trailer for the first Fearless boat. Given that fact, I ordered my trailer from them. They built it to the specs on hand. I can't imagine how they could make if fit any better. The boat self aligns as it's pulled or driven on. I have a mark on the winch strap so I know when to stop pulling the boat up onto the trailer. I get a perfectly centered and completely supported boat every time. If and when I buy a bigger boat. It will be MYCO again. I should also mention that the quality of the trailer is second to none in my opinion. I'm sure a quick call to MYCO and they will quickly provide you with a quote and how to deliver the trailer to your location. Hope this testimonial helps.

Fearless010 (Peter)

Venture makes a pretty poor trailer if you ask me. Sure, if you're patient enough, you can get one to almost fit perfectly. Sometimes.

It was under the boat when I bought it and basically brand new, but still took some time to get it setup so my wife could load and unload easily. I finally had it setup really well and it would have done the job for a long time but some body else came left of center and totaled it for me so now we are getting a Manning.
Also I never liked the spring suspension under the Venture the spread on the tri axle was really far apart and the middle axle always bounced pretty good at highway speeds.

You will love how your new Manning loads, I do mine by myself a lot and the people at the ramp are pretty suprised on how fast I get it on the trailer.

As for someone fairly close to you, Heritage is still in business and it will be built to fit. Prestige made a great trailer and Heritage bought their assests when they closed their doors a few years back. They are located in Benton, IL (Southern IL). Looks to be less than 100 miles from where you live.

www.heritagetrailers.com

Thanks For all the replys. I'm going to do something soon.

+1 on Heritgae Trailers
 

I have had two trailers custom-built for my Outlaw SST and my new Donzi (step-hull). I am extremely please with the quality of their workmanship as well as their ease of use whether trailering (I boat on Lake Cumberland and Superior Lake) or launching/retrieving.

Eagle Custom, definitely. Once you look at the upright supports, welding, and overall construction and design you will agree.

Performance built mine , very satisfied

I'm happy with my Venture. Its not a Manning or a Myco but it was only 1/3 the price of either of those as well. It's all in what you want to spend.

Absolutely Loved mine and miss it

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...in87ss/056.jpg

Another great trailer Mfg is McClain trailers.
They're in Houston TX and Baton Rouge LA.
You get a very well constructed trailer for your money.

See ya,
Kelly

Timmy, you need to talk to Dave Wathan. We works for Heritage..... Dave and Linda - they have the Powerquest from Southern IL.

Dave is great to work with.

Eagle makes a hell of a trailer. Mine is 20+ years old, and tows/loads great. Just did 2000 miles with it back in July and no issues.

I would prefer an Aluminum trailer being down in Florida and mostly in the salt, but I'm debating on just blasting and repainting this one since it loads so nicely.

Yes, it's hard for people to compare every trailer side by side but, over the years, if you pay attention to other trailers out there you will see that Eagle is unmatched for strength and rigidity. Very important if you want to protect your boat hull from flexing , distorting, and gel cracking.
They also offer a hot dipped version of their trailer for saltwater use. I'm completely satisfied with the Eagle Custom that I have for my 260SS. I wouldn't leave home without it. LOL.
Good luck with refurbishing your Eagle, it's worth the effort.