Does anyone have any experience with Allison marine trailers? I am considering buying a trailer from him for My 330ss. Mostly for winter storage and to be able to clean bottom or do service without paying to have it pulled all the time. He says he specializes in performance boat trailers built for long distance towing. his prices are surprisingly affordable. Not sure if that is a bad sign or not. As far as the quality is concerned. Any thoughts??
Allison Marine trailers
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15k triple axle with ventilated disc brakes on all six wheels. he says the rotors and calipers/pads are marinized versions of whats used on GM 1/2 ton pickups. All aluminum with stainless steel hardware, he claims his I-beams are larger than industry standard( I am not sure what industry standard is), 2 speed maual winch with 3 inch strap, inner and outer bunks, guide ons, commercial LED lights, and a spare with mounted hub and bearing assy, torsion axles, 20k surge brake coupler. He claims his tri axle trailers are designed to be able to be used on 5 wheels if hub failure on the road, and can make 90 degree jack knife turns to facilitate tight ramps. 2 year warr. for $5410.00 less taxes delivery etc. he estimate delivery at $400-500.00. He has made trailers for my specific model before and uses his own product. He said he towed a 400ss from smith mountain lake( south western Va.) to Alabama on one of his trailers recently and has towed a 330ss several times long distnaces.
Gurryman
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Are the brakes stainless or zinc plated rotors? Stainless or alum calipers? I'll assume galvanized wheels , Make sure you get "E" rated 16" radials if your traveling any distance. I hate to say this but I think all this stuff comes from one source and is assembled by dudes in their garages. not that thats a problem. but don't count on them being there later. Make sure components are off the shelf and not proprietary to the builder.
rotors and calipers are coated with something, though I don't think he said zink. He did mention the companies name that makes them so it's not something he just slaps on. He said he used to use tie down disc brakes but had lots of warr issues. My last trailer also had tie down stainless steel brakes on it and it stopped terribly. way worse than the four wheel drum brakes I had under the same boat on another trailer. Tires are 16 e rated goodyear radial trailer tires, on galvanized wheels. He offered aluminum wheels an up charge (don't remember exactly how much) but that seems to be a frivious expense to me.
Told me his philosophy is that it is not the customers responsibility to get something warrantied. If he sold it he takes care of it then goes to the company responsible and tries to collect for his trouble not the other way around. Could be blowing smoke I know. But he says all the right things. That is why I am looking for anyone who may have heard of them or had experiance with them.
Told me his philosophy is that it is not the customers responsibility to get something warrantied. If he sold it he takes care of it then goes to the company responsible and tries to collect for his trouble not the other way around. Could be blowing smoke I know. But he says all the right things. That is why I am looking for anyone who may have heard of them or had experiance with them.
I'M NOT SURE HOW MUCH YOU GUYS TRAILER, BUT TRAILERING ANY LARGE BOAT CAN BE VERY TEDIOUS AT THE RAMP. I CHOSE ELECTRIC BRAKES BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT WORK GOING BACKWARDS. THIS MAY NOT BE VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU, BUT ANY STEEP RAMP WILL PULL THE TOW VEHICLE IN THE WATER. LOADMASTER TRAILER CO. OUT OF PORT CLINTON, OHIO, MAKES ONE OF THE NICEST CUSTOM TRAILERS THAT I'VE FOUND. COMES IN PAINTED OR GALVANIZED. BRAKES CAN BE DISC OR DRUM, SALT WATER OR FRESH WATER READY. THEY ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF INFORMATION, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT BUY. GOOD LUCK
The guy I talked to at allison said they offer a electric over hydraulic option for 650.00. He did not seem to think it was worth it. I had originally gone into this thinking I absolutley needed it for a load this big. Now I am doubting it. He tows alot and says his set up stops fine including long mountain passes.. Any more experiance with the electric over hydraulic set ups? Would love to hear about them.