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  • pilotdlh
    • Jun 2009
    • 5

    • Hermantown, MN

    #1

    New Trailer Recommendations

    I have a '77 Ski Nautique with a homemade trailer thats on its last leg. I am thinking of having a new one custom made. Does anyone have experience with having one made and have any recommendations on manufacturers or tips on what to look for?
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  • CradGen2
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Aug 2020
    • 1343

    • Horseheads NY

    • 1999 Ski 2000 Sport 2004 SV21 2007 216 1992 Malibu flightcraft 2008 210 2006 ski 2012 - 210 2016 BU 23lsv 1998 Sport 1997 Super Sport
    #2
    RE: New Trailer Recommendations

    WOW that trailer needs some love. I'm a fan of Ram-lin but I have a Boatmate too, that is think is an OK trailer. There a couple used trailers for sale on this website, might pick something up at half the price.

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    • pilotdlh
      • Jun 2009
      • 5

      • Hermantown, MN

      #3
      RE: New Trailer Recommendations

      Unfortunately, all the trailers I've seen for sale on this site and others have been for newer, longer boats. This boat is only 17'9" long.
      \'77 Ski Nautique, Owned since \'79

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      • 2gofaster
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • May 2008
        • 671

        • Stevenson Lake-Conroe, Texas

        #4
        RE: New Trailer Recommendations

        I'm not sure where you are, but I've had good luck with Roadrunner trailers out of the Dallas area. Very reasonably priced and well built.
        Shane Hill
        2014 Team 200OB
        67 '13 Prophecy

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        • Quinner
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Apr 2004
          • 2245

          • Unknown

          • Correct Crafts
          #5
          RE: New Trailer Recommendations

          There are a couple manufacturers doing trailers specifically for the older CC's, don't recall the name however.

          You may also want to post this up on www.correctcraftfan.com to get some additional input.

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          • east tx skier
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Apr 2005
            • 1561

            • Tyler, TX

            #6
            Probably too far to travel, but my Dorsey trailer is built like a tank.
            1998 Ski Nautique (Red/Silver Cloud), GT-40, Perfect Pass Stargazer 8.0z (Zbox), Acme #422, Tunable Rudder.

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            • steve-o
              • Jul 2009
              • 231


              #7
              Contact McClain trailers in Texas. No point in getting another painted trailer when you can get aluminum for much cheaper and they last forever. I am sure there are trailer builders in your area as well. Look to spend 2500-3500 for a tandem axle 18' long aluminum.

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              • Chattwake
                • Apr 2008
                • 341

                • Chattanooga

                • 2010 SANTE 230 - Sold 2009 SANTE 230 - Sold 2008 SANTE 230 - Sold
                #8
                Call Owen Shelton at www.boatmatetrailers.com Tell him Tom from Chattwake referred you and he'll hook you up. I've had numerous trailers from boatmate adn from other manufacturers. IMO, there is no comparison. Plus, the build time is really short this time of year. Owen can make whatever you need, and customize it in more ways than you thought possible.
                2012 Axis A22 - on order
                2011 Axis A22 - sold
                2010 SANTE 230 - sold
                2009 SANTE 230 - sold
                2008 SANTE 230 - sold
                2007 VLX - sold
                2002 XStar - sold
                1990 Prostar 190 - sold

                www.chattwake.com

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                • Mikeski
                  1,000 Post Club Member
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 2908

                  • San Francisco, CA

                  • Current 2005 SV 211, due for upgrade! GS22 or GS24 perhaps? Previous
                  #9
                  I would think you should be able to find something that would work without spending an arm and a leg on a brand new trailer. Start calling trailer guys and used boat guys to see who has what. Maybe even call places where they have dry dock storage to see if you can find somebody that just doesn't need a trailer any longer.

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                  • AirTool
                    1,000 Post Club Member
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 4049

                    • Katy, Texas

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mikeski
                    Maybe even call places where they have dry dock storage to see if you can find somebody that just doesn't need a trailer any longer.
                    That's a good idea....not so much for this guy...but for others looking for a more recent model.

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