Boat Trailers - Which are OK, Which are not

[whichway]

HI

I really don't know that much about trailers, however I think that the following trailers are OK:

Dunbier, Tinka, Redco, Belco

But there are lots of other trailers out there, which might or might not be any good:

Sea Link, Special, Oceanic, Swiftco


Which are good, which are not?

What is the difference between a Tinka and a Redco

What is the difference between a Special and a Sea Link

Anyone had any good or bad experiences?

Whichway

[Chimo]

Whichway

Mayfair Marine 07 32777322 make both Tika (top quality) and Redco (lesser standard) but both very good

Mackay (Melb) is also a good trailer Mackay was of a dairy farm and moved into trailer making as a backyarder and over many many years with a lot of good staff has refined his gear.

I have owned both Tinka and Mackay and service and parts were good from both.

On Ausfish there will be wealth of experience from people like me who have owned a few trailers over the years.

Cheers

Chimo

This stuff off the web from a boat site

"Don't just put anything under your boat, specify a RUHLE Trailer and make sure you have not only a trailer that is designed to carry your boats weight, but has the features you want.

The new Redco Sportsman provides state of the art design combined with no-nonsense components to build a trailer that is rugged and user friendly. It offers standard features that other manufacturers call extras. The Redco Sportman is unquestionably the best value for money boat trailer on the market.

The Tinka Classic range of trailers has been manufactured for over 25 years. They are easily recognised throughout the marine industry as the ultimate in boat trailers, packed with standard features others call options. The Tinka Classic trailer makes transporting your boat easier, safer and more stylish than ever before.
Tinka Classics are built tough to perform and last, and are constantly upgraded to meet changing boat manufacturer specifications and the changing regulations of the state authorities.

The range now comes with Australia's first 3 years structural warranty on a boat trailer"

[dnej]

Tinka,or Redco,been around a long long time.
David

[charleville]

But there are lots of other trailers out there, which might or might not be any good:

Sea Link, Special, Oceanic, Swiftco

I have seen criticism of the Special Sea-Link trailers on this website but someone must explain to me what is not good about mine because I have no complaints at all after five years. #In fact I think that it is very solidly designed and built. # :)

[whichway]

I think Springwood put Sealink under their signatures. You would think they would be OK.

Whichway

[Wear_the_fox_hat]

Park a Belco beside any other trailer & you'll soon see the difference. They are heaps better in strength & quality.

WTFH

[charleville]

Park a Belco beside any other trailer & you'll soon see the difference. #They are heaps better in strength & quality.


Hmmm. Their name does keep coming up. I must go for a walk around a busy boat ramp parking area and have a look.

I have seen some pretty rusty old Tinkas etc though. I do think that the advice that I have seen in these pages about the garden hose being the boat/trailer's best friend may be true.

I used to run a sprinkler under mine after each trip. I worry a bit that I no longer do that because of the water rules. :(

[Darryl]

I have a 6 year old FMS trailer made out at Goodna, and it hasn't a speck of rust on it. Good quality gal dipping makes a good trailer in my opinion. Plus of course a good rinse when you come home.

[abundy]

Hi Wichway
I have a 12 year old Belco. In that time i have put a new gal axle and springs under it , every thing else is like the day i picked it up. Just recently bought a new boat, has dunbier under it. Build quality same as Belco. Only time will tell. Must say Dunbier is the easiest on off trailer i have ever used. So easy i dare not undo anything before trailer is in water.
abundy

[abundy]

Hi Wichway
I have a 12 year old Belco. In that time i have put a new gal axle and springs under it , every thing else is like the day i picked it up. Just recently bought a new boat, has dunbier under it. Build quality same as Belco. Only time will tell. Must say Dunbier is the easiest on off trailer i have ever used. So easy i dare not undo anything before trailer is in water.
abundy

[whichway]

Supplementary Question:

Why do some drive on trailers have keel rollers and others don't (fibreglass boats)

Whichway

[Rogue2]

I have a Sea Link Special for the Quintrex and it is a good allround trailer from what i have seen.

:)