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Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 12:31 pm
by BAD BEHAVIOR
I am in need of some trailer repair on the Triton. When I purchsed the boat new in 06', The package came with a Performance trailer. Ive had good service form the trailer other than a poorly designed winch stand. I was wanting to know if anyone can recommend a good, honest repair shop?? Ive heard really good things about the guy on the left on the way to Carrabelle. I think he's in Medart??? I get those little towns confused down there
. I want all the hardware replaced, a new winch stand, and my springs have gotten pretty rusty. I would really like to replace the springs with torsion axles, if that can be done. Also, what do I do with the boat ???? I dont have anywhere to drop it in the water and leave it. Any and all suggestions are appreciated!! BB
Re: Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 12:48 pm
by Redphisher
I know you're not a big Tally business fan right now... but try Capital Hitch and Trailer. I've had good luck there.
http://www.capitalhitch.com/trailers.html
Re: Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 12:58 pm
by Tom Keels
Take it Coastal trailer in Medart Jay. They have a forklift they take the boat off the trailer with.
Re: Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 1:01 pm
by Tidedancer
Coastal Trailer & Hitch
2551 Coastal Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-984-0728
Rex and Dan. I highly recommend them. I have not had any work done at Capital Hitch so I can not vouch for them.
Performance Trailers changed hands about 3 times in the last few years. You got in on the last of the Performance Trailers. They are out of business now. Some of the products they were using were just getting by and the lowest price they could find.
Going to a torsion axle will require you change axles completely. So replacement springs is the way to go price wise. Changing the hardware to SS is easy to do yourself. You can get all the parts from Coastal.
Re: Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 2:01 pm
by BAD BEHAVIOR
Just called and spoke with Rex. He's going to work me up an estimate and call me back. Thanks, BB
Re: Needing info on trailer repair
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 2:15 pm
by Reel Cowboy
BB, the best trailer advice I can give you is don't buy anything with the "Ultra Reliable Oil Bath Lubrication System". My EZ Loader has them and for $5.56 plus shipping, tax and some sort of redonkulois service charge, they'll send you a new cap for the one that fell the #@!$% off while sitting under the #@!$ barn.