Trailer Question

[jp4au]

In the market for a new boat and have two quotes from two different dealers for basically the same price.
One dealer who is about 2.5-hours away says the boat comes with an aluminum trailer and the other dealer who is about an hour away says the boat comes with a galvanized trailer. It seems that the aluminum trailers are more popular, but how much and is it worth the additional drive? Thanks for any info.

 

[dlkhmk]

I think they are referring to the same trailer. I believe there is only the aluminum trailer with galvanized cross beams which is what I have. The only other option is the base painted trailer. I'm not 100% on this but I think I'm correct.

 

[Akwoolf]

My FSH 190 came on a Shorland'r. Similar to the one at this link, but with black fenders: http://www.canonmarine.com/2016-shorelandr-slb30bal-inventory.htm?id=24097553

 

[jp4au]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Julian]

I'm not aware of any aluminum option unless the dealer swapped the trailer out (unlikely). There are two options form Yamaha, painted or galvanized.

https://www.yamahaboats.com/19-ft-center-console/190-fsh-sport/

 

[jp4au]

I'm not aware of any aluminum option unless the dealer swapped the trailer out (unlikely). There are two options form Yamaha, painted or galvanized.

https://www.yamahaboats.com/19-ft-center-console/190-fsh-sport/

Thanks, I saw that as well. I think the salesman is confused, because he said it was standard. Everything else I saw and those I spoke to indicate the galvinized trailer is standard. At least locally for me.

 

[Kahuna Khris]

Thanks, I saw that as well. I think the salesman is confused, because he said it was standard. Everything else I saw and those I spoke to indicate the galvinized trailer is standard. At least locally for me.

First trailer 've owned with the surge brakes. First year worked great. This year the brakes grab when backing into my driveway. The opening to insert the mechanical pin to prevent this doesnt open wide enough to insert the pin. Have to always try starting quickly in reverse and braking hard to open the orifice to get the pin in. Once in I have to put a piece of duct tape over it to prevent it from fall out again. Bad system so I would add this to your trailer option concerns.

 

[Grover70]

In the market for a new boat and have two quotes from two different dealers for basically the same price.
One dealer who is about 2.5-hours away says the boat comes with an aluminum trailer and the other dealer who is about an hour away says the boat comes with a galvanized trailer. It seems that the aluminum trailers are more popular, but how much and is it worth the additional drive? Thanks for any info.

Same answer. It comes with the Shorelander. Easy to tow, lightweight, low maintenance, and folds to shorter length for storage. I had some questions on mine and Doug at Shorelander got back to me right away. I was missing a bolt and they sent two to me asap. It's aluminum too, by the way.

 

[jp4au]

Ok. Thanks all for the input.

 

[JDinfla]

Main beams of trailer are definitely aluminum with galvanized axles and tongue.

 

[scokill]

First trailer 've owned with the surge brakes. First year worked great. This year the brakes grab when backing into my driveway. The opening to insert the mechanical pin to prevent this doesnt open wide enough to insert the pin. Have to always try starting quickly in reverse and braking hard to open the orifice to get the pin in. Once in I have to put a piece of duct tape over it to prevent it from fall out again. Bad system so I would add this to your trailer option concerns.

My trailer uses the backup light circuit to disable the brakes when in reverse. It requires the 5 way flat connector. I have the 7 way RV connector to 5 way adapter. If yours is the same type then you need to make sure your have the right connector and test it to make sure there is current when in reverse. If there is, then the solonoid in the trailer that disengages the brakes is bad. Should be an easy replace.

 

[16'FSHSport]

It is a nice cute little trailer................that is the upgraded trailer that mine came with. It's also pretty good quality. As stated above it has aluminum rails and everything else is galvanized. In GENERAL aluminum trailers are good or better than their counterparts. If you are in salt water they are a must, but believe it or not top quality steel trailers can cost way more. My 59' Chris Craft sits on a tandem axle custom aluminum Load Rite Elite trailer.........and while it was $7,500 a BIG BRAND steel one hit $10,800. It was sweet and some hate to see a 59' sitting on aluminum, but I'd rather spend the time working or playing on my boat and not my trailer. Now the painted steel trailer was $10,800.......we could have had it galvanized for about a grand more. Really cool option as they build the whole trailer then galvanize the whole trailer..............this means even the inside gets treated!!!!

Attached a pic of my 2016 sitting on the upgraded trailer for the FSH. I also ponied up $275 for the spare tire and mount that you see just under the port side bow. All in all a great little trailer with a folding tongue.....good hardware........and NON LED tail lights.......(one of my complaints/they should all be LED's)

 

[Kahuna Khris]

My trailer uses the backup light circuit to disable the brakes when in reverse. It requires the 5 way flat connector. I have the 7 way RV connector to 5 way adapter. If yours is the same type then you need to make sure your have the right connector and test it to make sure there is current when in reverse. If there is, then the solonoid in the trailer that disengages the brakes is bad. Should be an easy replace.

Interesting. Great advice! This forum pays off again with a wealth of information from people willing to share.

 

[GoVols01]

Yes, the non-LED taillights on my trailer drive me crazy. I guess Yamaha chose to put the money into the boat instead, which is fine by me.

 

[Grover70]

They came standard on my '17 Shorelandr. I suppose they figured it out after 2 years.