Seatrail aluminium trailer

[shy guys]

Just putting it out there as I'm in the market for a new trailer has anybody had a look at them befor I make the trip I know they used to be very avarage but it's 2014 thinking China's build quality might be getting better

[ozynorts]

They are getting better. If you can wait they will have a stand at the Brisbane boat show.

[robothefisho]

Why would anyone buy one of these when they are basically the same price as Australian made trailers?

[shy guys]

As stated in the title aluminium trailer there a fare bit cheaper

[robothefisho]

I had a quick look at some pics of the alloy versions. I would be concerned they are bolted together and would therefore have a lot of flexibility and long term fatigue problems. Potential for bolts to work loose or rust. Rear cross member is steel anyway. Not a great deal of rollers. Not sure it would provide the longevity you are after from an alloy trailer. I haven't seen the alloy models on person but have looked at the steel ones and owned one briefly. They were seriously under strength compared to local products and down on quality with things like tyres, winches, bolts, etc

[Moonlighter]

Bolted together is, arguably, better than welded alloy trailers. Look at just about every US built alloy trailer for evidence of that.

[Bonus]

What are the bolts made from?

[terryc]

My son purchased an approx 5mtr dual axle galvanised Seatrail roller trailer for his ski boat over 12 mths ago has been very happy with it, i checked it out last week and it still looks good

[Shelby35]

Dunbier do alliy trailer aswell might be worth alook.
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[chris69]

Just beware of the axle they might be hollow box not solid like the Swiftco trailers and cost you a few more hundred down the road.

[Howso77]

Bolted with alloy is the go. Welded alloy suffers fatigue quickly.

[stevej]

saw them at the recent sydney boat show
havnt improved over 2 years ago when i was looking at a new trailer

id go a aussie gal over a chinese alloy, might rust out in ten years but at least you can trust it

[PB]

Bolted together is, arguably, better than welded alloy trailers. Look at just about every US built alloy trailer for evidence of that.

True but the really good high end US alloy trailers are welded together.

[Noelm]

My neighbour builds custom alloy trailers, and he welds his, been making them (and plate boats) for years, but that said, most off the shelf alloy trailers are bolted together.