Who trailers a 260DA?

charlieft

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Plymouth, MA
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2003 300 Sundancer,
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T-350 Magnum w/Bravo III
Hello All,

Just noticed this forum ...

We have a 260DA and no trailer ... this is the first boat we've had without a trailer and I don't like the feeling of being at the mercy of my marina for everything. I didn't plan on all the extra maintenance costs for things I used to do myself (or at least I could shop around)

I would really appresiate it if you could tell me:
- What kind of trailer do you have?
- Are you happy with it?
- What would you do differently if you got another trailer?
- Anything else that you think I should consider.

Thanks,
Charlie
 
I just bought a 2000 260DA and at the same time bought a trailer for it. I want to trailer it for the reasons you suggest plus I don't want ANY corrosion on the O/D.
I'm not sure if you have seen any of my other contributions to threads
but the former owner left his it the water and there was severe corrosion and cut an $8k check to replace it contingent in my offer.

I bought a 8600lb triple axle King trailer.
 
Hello All,

Just noticed this forum ...

We have a 260DA and no trailer ... this is the first boat we've had without a trailer and I don't like the feeling of being at the mercy of my marina for everything. I didn't plan on all the extra maintenance costs for things I used to do myself (or at least I could shop around)

I would really appresiate it if you could tell me:
- What kind of trailer do you have?
- Are you happy with it?
- What would you do differently if you got another trailer?
- Anything else that you think I should consider.

Thanks,
Charlie

We trailer with a metal craft trailer that came from MM Las Vegas. Very happy with it. Its built like a tank with the toughest guide on rails around. Four wheel electric brakes. A couple of things I would like different. First because the heavy duty tires this trailer is real high off the ground which requires that I back quite a ways into the water for launching. I would like it a little lower to ground. The other thing for me would be go to the goose neck type so that I would have a way to climb on and off the boat from the back of the truck and the trailer would follow a little better. (search for my posts about catching a big rig with my trailer first time out) One other thing comes to mind during the winter I like to stay dry and standing on the trailer getting to the hook and winch requires I stand in an difficult spot in about 4" of water. Just my little pet problems.:thumbsup:
 
I trailer a 270 a few times a year and store it in my yard. I have a two axle aluminum I beam style with bunks which I had to rebuild. It tows like a dream. If I were to do it again I might consider a three axle but it works for me and I think with a 260, a 2 axle would be fine.

Here are photos of boat and trailer.

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/boatrboy/270 Sundancer/?action=view&current=IMG_0906.jpg
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/boatrboy/270 Sundancer/?action=view&current=IMG_0905.jpg
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/boatrboy/270 Sundancer/?action=view&current=IMG_0920.jpg


Mark
 
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That is some excellent info. We just bought our 2007 260DA without a trailer and going through the same anxiety. I priced one through our Sea Ray dealer and the price seemed way too high. I have been researching different trailers to use to haul it out on occassion and give it a good cleaning and other maintenece items. We are in freshwater and not planning on trailering it long distances. Are there pros and cons steel vs. aluminum or is it just personal taste when dealing with just freshwater boating?
 
I've had a three trailers on various boats. Unfortunately the two that I currently own are painted. If I could buy the perfect trailer it would have disc brakes, be galvanized, have electric over hydraulic brakes, bunks and the appropriate number of axles with plenty of reserve capacity. If I boated in salt water, it would have a built in flushing system too.

Two of my trailers were EZ Loaders built here in Spokane. The trailer for the 300 DA is a home made copy of an EZ Loader, but it has mobile home axles instead of real axles(Open to suggestions and the Torsion Axle looks good right now.). We're trying to figure out a way to change those somehow. There are a lot of good trailers out there and having one opens up a lot of possibilities. I can't imagine being stuck in the same marina, at the same lake, with the same dock neighbors week in and week out. I want to go to a different lake or visit friends at different lakes, head to Montana or to the San Juans and a trailer is the only way to accomplish that.
 
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Ordering my new trailer tomorrow from LoadMaster for a 2001 280DA. Tri-axel, 12" electric brakes x 6, bunks, Spare tire and mount, all LED lights, 13,500lbs capacity painted steel trailer for $6300.00.
 
Hey Lt. Dan....Some of us Middletown Fire types are going to have some Brookville lake raft-ups...maybe you can trailer the 280 over !
 
Hey Lt. Dan....Some of us Middletown Fire types are going to have some Brookville lake raft-ups...maybe you can trailer the 280 over !

Love to but our two tubs might raise the lake level over the spillway..:lol: Check with Shakey and Captain Grant from CTFD, their 280 has a trailer also...
 
There are a couple of options for trailers.

1. Nextrail trailers will deliver to your door. They are based in Florida. Have a look at their site. Just be aware, their pricing seems very very good at first glance. What they don't explain too well is that the pricing is basically for just the trailer without bunks, brakes, etc. Call them and speak to them directly.
http://www.nextrailofamerica.com/

2. Boatwheels of Ohio builds Aluminum I-beam trailers. I have seen them personally and they seem to be very good quality (similar to the first trailer pictured above).
http://www.boatwheels.biz/default.htm

Doug
 
Thanks for all the information. I contacted Load Master and they were great to deal with. Should have the trailer in about a week.
 
We have a Boatwheels trailer for our 260 and the main thing I would change is having rollers instead of bunks. A bottom painted boat and bunks don't mix well. The quality of the trailer is great though.
 

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