Replacement trailer

[pxk3]

A few months ago (?) there was message about a company which was making trailers for the Mac X and M. I attempted to search for it but could not find it. Does anyone have the information for this compnay? Thanks.

[captronr]

John at supersportmarine.com is one of the places that sells them. They have a store in FL.
Ron

[c130king]

I plan to get a trailer from LoadRite (www.loadrite.com).

They have aluminum or galvanized...bunks or rollers.

Several folks on this site have them.

Good luck.

Cheers,
Jim
Sailing on König

[Hamin' X]

There is an advertiser on this website that has aluminum trailers for M's and X's. He is located in Tacoma, WA, but the trailers are a national brand, so perhaps there is a dealer in your area that can order one up.

http://macgregorsailors.com/cgi-bin/pho ... AdNum=1935

~Rich

[wcole]

I have a LoadRite aluminum tandem axle trailer. It fits the boat fine. However, the boat is about 2 inchs higher making launching a little more difficult (but still not a major deal because the tongue is longer). If I were doing it over, I would look harder for a lower trailer.

Bill

[Uncle Jim]

I got a Westco aluminum from Chatlee marina

[Andy26M]

When you buy a new trailer for a boat, does the seller of the trailer adjust the bunks to match the hull? Or is there some kind of chart to look at for the individual hull design that allows the trailer to be setup?

Also, the standard Mac trailer that came with my boat (2004, painted black steel type) has the bunks running "athwart ships" while replacements seem to all have the bunks running fore-and-aft - is this a potential problem re: properly supporting the hull?

Thanks,
Andy

[DaveB]

If you go thru a dealer, they will ask you boat type and adjust bunks. Then they will ask you to bring the boat/trailer in for final adjustments. Deal with a manifature that has built trailers for a Mac.X or M.
I used Continental as they have records but there is also few others nation wide.
My Tadem Aluminum trailer will have my rear tires 4-5 ft. away from waters edge at launch than a stock M or X trailer even tho it is 2 inches higher on trailer than stock one.
Longer tounge,axel locations and boat sitting on trailer makes a big diffrence.
I can launch in thinner water than the stock Mac. trailer and much smoother pull with no sway.
My Trailer weighs 999lbs and 1060 lbs with Stainless steel disk surge brakes on one forward axel.
Thats about 250 lbs more than the single axel Mac. Trailer and much easier to pull.
My Trailer is also rated at 5500 lbs.
Down fall is more maintance and cost at toll boothes for extra axel.(have to grease 4 buddy bearings than two)
Good side...I don't worry.
Dave

When you buy a new trailer for a boat, does the seller of the trailer adjust the bunks to match the hull? Or is there some kind of chart to look at for the individual hull design that allows the trailer to be setup?

Also, the standard Mac trailer that came with my boat (2004, painted black steel type) has the bunks running "athwart ships" while replacements seem to all have the bunks running fore-and-aft - is this a potential problem re: properly supporting the hull?

Thanks,
Andy

[mallardjusted]

There is an advertiser on this website that has aluminum trailers for M's and X's. He is located in Tacoma, WA, but the trailers are a national brand, so perhaps there is a dealer in your area that can order one up.

http://macgregorsailors.com/cgi-bin/pho ... AdNum=1935

Yes, and it's a great trailer! I bought one a little over a year ago and love it. Look at the VentureTrailer.com website, and maybe give them a call. They apparently are made on the east coast. You might give a call to Sandy in the ad for more info .......

[Sea Wind]

I bought the same Continental trailer DaveB has also from West Coast Trailers this past March. It is great! The reason why I bought it in Florida is because that is where the boat was when I bought it. If it would have been already in Maryland I would have bougth the Venture 6925 or the Loadrite. Venture trailers are made in Baltimore, but you have to buy them through an authorized dealer. Frankly, I don't think that there is much difference between these brands as long as you get the appropriate size and bunk adjustment. They sit the Macs a little higher than the stock trailer, but also have a longer tongue. I have noticed that the tires of my SUV barely touch the water, compared with other MAc owners that have to submerge the towing vehicles a lot more. Since I trailer with a Honda Pilot (not famous for their breaking capabilities) I got disc brakes on both axles and it felt just right driving on I-95. FYI some states require you to have brakes in both axles, I think is one of those laws that is not actively enforced but good to know before making a decision.

Sea Wind

[DaveB]

You are correct that most States require brakes on every Axel. I carry a brochure showing the Mac. is standard for single axel to show the officer. Just like many States only have a 8 ft. wide width.
I will pay the fines if stoped but as you say they are not inforced.(not stoped yet)
Pickups have a longer wheel base and the hitch is further aft from rear tires than a SUV.
Why my tires have at least 4-5 ft. clearance from the water at most ramps and tides.
Dave

I bought the same Continental trailer DaveB has also from West Coast Trailers this past March. It is great! The reason why I bought it in Florida is because that is where the boat was when I bought it. If it would have been already in Maryland I would have bougth the Venture 6925 or the Loadrite. Venture trailers are made in Baltimore, but you have to buy them through an authorized dealer. Frankly, I don't think that there is much difference between these brands as long as you get the appropriate size and bunk adjustment. They sit the Macs a little higher than the stock trailer, but also have a longer tongue. I have noticed that the tires of my SUV barely touch the water, compared with other MAc owners that have to submerge the towing vehicles a lot more. Since I trailer with a Honda Pilot (not famous for their breaking capabilities) I got disc brakes on both axles and it felt just right driving on I-95. FYI some states require you to have brakes in both axles, I think is one of those laws that is not actively enforced but good to know before making a decision.

Sea Wind