That's wild, especially as each brand is consistent with others of the same brand but different from the other brand.

Voltage ? Maybe due to differences in the gauge of wiring ?

Or maybe type and/or difference in break lines ?

I'll probably be talking to the guys at Manning soon I'll ask them if they have any ideas....

When I was picking up a trailer at Manning last year, I actually asked them and they looked at me like I had lost it. So I am not sure if they even looked into it?

I like your suggestions of possibly different wire or brake line sizes? That would make sense if that was the case. I'll bounce it off Myco as well this week, I have noticed in the past when I have asked off the wall questions, many times I get a smile and they just state: "it is in the engineering".

If they are both using the same actuator and brake calipers/rotors, the only thing left in the equation that would logically make a difference would be the line size.

if they give you the build sheets, or look and see what components they are using. Very interesting .

I went with Manning to replace my bolt together South Florida trailer in 2015. I have several friends with Myco's and Manning's and I don't have anything against Myco, but Manning makes a high quality trailer with great axles. One of my friends has had his for 13 years (slightly larger boat than mine, raw aluminum trailer) and has only ever greased the bearings - it still looks new. I was definitely an overbearing customer up front with the quoting phase and Matt was gracious and extremely responsive from our first phone call/email through delivery.

I'm not a fan of the "pin-hole" LED lights they tend to use. I get the fact that LED's are intense enough, but whether they look good or not, I wanted my lights to stand out so that traffic around me is well aware of my drive guard and the perimeter. They were totally fine with me picking my own lights and customizing things like the v-block material, etc...

I've had a few tweaks as well after the build and Matt and team were all over it. I even had a minor accident and messed up the service box and they fixed it no-charge.




Side note on Integrity Trailers, in 2015, I've always been impressed by their builds, and asked the owner if he would quote me a trailer at the same time as Manning(we never discussed details just a trailer for a 32' boat). I was no-quoted. He told me they weren't interested in building customer ordered trailers - just OEM. Maybe they've changed now that it's 4 years later, I was surprised though since they used to build customer specific prior to that.

Regarding Broward, they look like a good product, but the way to win me as a customer is humility and integrity. Matt Manning absolutely exudes those traits and he will have my business just because he's a good guy with an excellent product that isn't looking to dog his competitors.

After reading this thread I feel compelled to say a few words about Manning Trailers. I had them make me a steel boxed frame trailer for a 38FT boat 19 years ago. They were easy to deal with, pricing was more then fair and completed on time. It has served me without an issue for all this time, paint looks great, 3 times to Havasu, maybe a fourth soon. Don't know a thing about the other Manufactures but will say Manning (in my opinion) builds a very nice trailer.. Will use them again if I ever get another boat.

Anyone ever switch from steel to aluminum and notice a difference in towing? (aluminum being lighter)

IC - I switched from a steel to an aluminum trailer, but a smaller boat. I disliked the unfinished look of the aluminum on my trailer so I polished it. I dont think with the sizes of boats we trailer you will notice a big difference, the aluminum seems to be not as rigid. This is the first aluminum trailer I have owned in over 50 years of boating.

This is where the manufacturers of the quality trailers shine. Aluminum by nature is lighter but also can have more flex. Engineering in the right struts,etc will create a trailer that is just as strong as the steel and pulls VERY nice. Again, we are talking about a quality trailer, not one of the aluminum rail trailers. Those flex like a rubber band, I also have issues with a "quality" priced, Michigan based aluminum trailer manufacturer that I have seen MANY bend in the front rails. But it is not my place to give the name, just look at older ones before you purchase.

Most people go with the Aluminum for non-fresh water applications due to the rust issues of Steel. That being said, a quality aluminum trailer painted is the best of both worlds. Look and maintenance from salt water. BUT they generally cost more.

Yes - salt use at my second home in Florida is why I bought an aluminum trailer. Back in the 60s and 70s at my parents vacation house on the shore in Maryland all our trailers were galvanized steel.

"It's in the engineering" ...odd they're being cryptic like they're in on a secret nobody else is...

The trailer my Manning replaced was an aluminum Myco. We were going through it; checking brakes, hubs, wiring etc in preparation for sending the boat south and one of my guys noticed a crack in the trailer. Then another. And another. We eventually found 7 cracks; some in spots that I can only describe as weird - as in "wtf? why would it crack there?" - and others that caused me to have serious concerns about the structural integrity of the trailer. Full disclosure; the trailer is mid 2000 vintage ('05 I think) and while our 43 is light for a 43, it's still a pretty good size boat and it has been all over the country; I have no idea how many miles are actually on the trailer. I called contacted Myco looking for some info re repairing the trailer. I wasn't asking for anything done for free, I was more looking for guidance. I really wasn't wild about the answers I got & will only say their level of concern with my trailer issue was nowhere near my level of concern. My Myco hauled fantastic - I can't say enough good about it - but I knew I wanted a new trailer and their response to my concern was the reason I didn't end up automatically ordering a new Myco - which would have been easier than the measuring process with Manning. Myco already had the CAD specs & there is only 1 other 43 Schiada in the world so Manning had to manually measure everything. (it fits perfectly btw)

Also - as I mentioned earlier - Manning did the repairs to the Myco and had every opportunity to throw Myco under the bus and they refrained from doing so & at one point Ron commented that Myco "makes a nice trailer". I thought that was very classy.

Do they have a fancy high-dollar facility ? No. Do they have hi-tech super whiz bang computerized toys that measure the bottom of the boats to the umpteenth decimal point ? Nope. Do they have salespeople in suits & ties and a slick website and marketing campaign? Not Hardly. (couldn't resist - sorry)

They do it by hand with a pencil, paper, and measuring tape. I don't know but I'd guess over half of their "marketing" is word of mouth. But you know what ? The old way still works, and just my .02 but if a guy knows the "old way" he also knows enough to not just believe what the 'puter spits back at him and will "measure twice, cut once"...anyone hunt or hike and have had a good old fashioned compass be correct and your several hundred dollar GPS be wrong ? I have.

Have they ever made a mistake ? Without a doubt & I'm sure they will in the future but I'll bet they take care of it, too.

Sorry to rant...just my .02 and your mileage may vary.