SantaCruzin
Member
- May 4, 2020
- 47
- Boat Info
- 1989 180 Bow Rider
- Engines
- 4.3 Mercruiser
Hey all!
I have been fixing parts here and there on my 1989 Shoreland'r which carries my 1989 180BR. I've done small things like adding a spare, replacing the winch strap, adding guide posts, replacing rollers, etc. I am currently weighing the viability of repairing or replacing the trailer. Quotes so far have been north of $4,000 for a new trailer, which is almost what I paid for the boat so I want to exhaust every possibility of repairing first.
The trailer is in pretty good shape with the main frame rails being largely rust-free inside and out. I need to add trailer brakes (when not towing with my F250, I am towing behind a Class-C and need any possible braking help) but before spending the $500 or so to add surge brakes I want to ensure the trailer is going to be around for the foreseeable future.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the two spots where rust is an issue is at the bottom of the crossmembers, especially the rear one. Has anyone had success with finding replacement crossmembers? Eastern Marine has some for Shoreland'r but they don't appear to be an exact replacement.
I have been fixing parts here and there on my 1989 Shoreland'r which carries my 1989 180BR. I've done small things like adding a spare, replacing the winch strap, adding guide posts, replacing rollers, etc. I am currently weighing the viability of repairing or replacing the trailer. Quotes so far have been north of $4,000 for a new trailer, which is almost what I paid for the boat so I want to exhaust every possibility of repairing first.
The trailer is in pretty good shape with the main frame rails being largely rust-free inside and out. I need to add trailer brakes (when not towing with my F250, I am towing behind a Class-C and need any possible braking help) but before spending the $500 or so to add surge brakes I want to ensure the trailer is going to be around for the foreseeable future.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the two spots where rust is an issue is at the bottom of the crossmembers, especially the rear one. Has anyone had success with finding replacement crossmembers? Eastern Marine has some for Shoreland'r but they don't appear to be an exact replacement.