modify galvanized I/O trailer for 99 SAN?
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Topic: modify galvanized I/O trailer for 99 SAN?
Posted By: hokiesax
Subject: modify galvanized I/O trailer for 99 SAN?
Date Posted: February-07-2008 at 7:09pm
| I'm looking for a galvanized/aluminum trailer to replace my painted so I can use it in salt. Do I really have to get a trailer specifically made for my 99 SAN or can I just get any galvanized trailer and move the bunks and add a prop guard? What else is so different about trailers for Nautiques?? |
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Posted By: bchesley
Date Posted: February-07-2008 at 7:30pm
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If you want the hull to be properly supported then yes get one specific for your boat. Modifying a galvanized trailer would require welding and that would be a no no on galvanized metal. ------------- 2001 SAN "Python Powered" |
Posted By: hokiesax
Date Posted: February-08-2008 at 1:18pm
| We were probably going to get an aluminum trailer to modify since it can be welded and would hold up better in salt...unless we found a galvanized that didn't require much modification. |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: February-08-2008 at 5:22pm
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Boats are actually pretty heavy. You really don't want the boat positioned incorrectly on a trailer because it can lead to premature structural damage. This is especially true if you are towing over a long distance or on bumpy roads.
Perhaps, refinishing your present trailer might be another option? ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-08-2008 at 8:06pm
I wouldn't be too sure about the aluminum being a good choice!! Go with skibum Bill's idea and refinish your existing trailer. There are some fantastic zinc rich primers or even cold galvanizing compounds out there that can be used as primers. For that matter, have your trailer blasted and galvanized! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
hokiesax wrote:Posted By: hokiesax
Date Posted: February-11-2008 at 12:40pm
| I've gotten quotes on having this trailer galvanized and it was over $2000 AND I would have to take the thing apart (down to only metal) and then get it to the facility. I'd rather sell this one and then buy a new/used one for that kind of dough. |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: February-11-2008 at 4:52pm
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Guess I was thinking more of a do it yourself operation. Even if you just remove the boards and lights but pay somebody to sand blast for you it shouldn't be but a couple hundred bucks. Then properly prep the bare metal, use a good metal etching material, primer and paint.
But if you choose the other route just find a trailer that is long enough. On good trailers you may only have to alter the height of the carpeted boards by a couple inches either way to establish a good fit with the proper support. Then you'll have to cut out for the prop and strut then brace that area. Still left with some finishing but not too bad. ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: hokiesax
Date Posted: February-11-2008 at 4:55pm
| yeah, but the trailer is made of square tubing, so you'll never get the inside properly coated with anything unless you have it hot-dipped galvanized. |