Trailer swap/replacement options

[farkash3rd]

This may be a simple answer, but I haven't found anything while doing some google searching. I upgraded to a 2014 210 from my 2010 in september and the new boat came on a Phoenix trailer. My old boat was on an Eagle trailer, both tandem axle. What I've noticed is that the Phoenix sits much lower (I know it's a different hull, I'm referring to the trailer itself). The rear prop guard/rollers on the Phoenix scrape like crazy every time I park my boat because of the angle of my driveway whereas the Eagle never did. Doesn't sound like much, but it's tearing up the rollers and my driveway so I'm looking for options. Is there anywhere to buy/trade trailers for these? I know each one is typically custom built with the boat at Nautique.

[nukemustang]

Trailers are not specified by the manufacture. I have seen Nautiques sitting on many different companies trailers including: Boatmate, Eagle, Phoenix, Prestige, Ram-Lin, California Trailers, and a few more smaller brands. The dealer is the one who specifies what trailer sits under the boat and from most conversations it comes down to money. It cost a heck of a lot for an east coast dealer to get a California built trailer and vice versa, so it seems that dealers go with whatever trailer builder is still satisfactory for them and their customers AND doesn't cost a fortune to get trailers to them. For what its worth, I am not sure when Correct Craft actually stopped building their own trailers.

As for where to buy them, you can get a quote from a manufacture and have one built to your specifications (tandem, chrome fenders, bow-stop, low profile tires, etc). Decent used trailers are a niche market, if you have someone who wants to upgrade from a single to tandem axle you are in luck, or if someone wants to buy a boat, but it was kept on a lift by the previous owner, you are in luck. I think putting it in the classifieds on here and a few other inboard specific websites may generate some interest.

Also, has the angle of the trailer relative to the tow vehicle changed? With my last boat/trailer combo, I had the tow hitch "upside down" to keep it level with the receiver, but with the phoenix I have now, I had to reverse it, so it has the 2" drop.

Hope this helps.

[SkiTower]

Measure the height of your 210 with the tower folded (garage clearance). Most are trying to lower their boat to clear garage doors, so I would think there's somebody in this site that might swap with you if you'll clear an 8' door.

And I agree with Nuke, check the angle of your boat. Might lower your hitch and solve your problems. I had to do the same thing, flip my hitch insert to get the boat level.


2007 SV211 SE

[xrichard]

If you have torsion axle suspension, which most boat trailers do, then adjusting the ride height is trivial. You can loosen the spindle nut and rotate the spindle and move the hub assembly down. If you're modestly mechanically inclined, you can do it yourself. There was a thread on themalibucrew with more details--I'll find it if you're interested as I know I saved the info for future reference.

If that doesn't get you enough height, having your trailer modified is probably a lot cheaper than buying another one. The axles are mounted to the frame on spacers. If your trailer sits low, those spacers are short. You could have them cut out and taller ones put in place.

[swatguy]

Have any pics of your Phoenix? My 08 is sitting on a tandem tricked out Eagle that I am not exactly in love with. The Yraiker has sat in the garage probably more than 75% of its life as boat sits on a lift all summer.