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carlos
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« on: September 28, 2006, 01:21:18 PM »
Does anybody know a good source of USED trailers? I am looking for one for my 242 FV......25'. 6500 lbs....close to it anyway.
thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2006, 04:59:06 PM »
Have you checked with boat dealers in your area?   In some of the boating magazines I get there are trailer manufacturers, I wonder if any of them take used ones in on trade?
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2006, 05:04:54 PM »
hummmm.....trailer dealers? worth a check, thnks
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2006, 08:04:29 PM »
I was always told that finding good used trailers is close to impossible.  I bought my 232 B/R new last summer without a trailer to save a few dollars.  I figured that I could find a used one.  I put out want ads and called all of my local dealers and had no luck.  I ended up buying a new one.  Good luck.
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2006, 02:11:49 PM »
excellent...excellent...another master move in my part. :roll:
dang!
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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2007, 09:32:03 PM »
follow up...

Unbelievable; I finally found (after 16 months of looking) a nice used trailer for my 2000 242 FV. All aluminum Float-on 22-25 ft. for 7000Lbs capacity. $1600 out the door and needs very little to make it perfect. In Indiana of ocurse... :D
Totally worth the 2 hour drive. Thanks for keeping your eyes open. Now onto 'other' waters...

Carlos
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2007, 07:24:39 AM »
Let me ask you... How much was a new one??????
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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2007, 08:00:25 PM »
Hey Hank,

When I looked around here (northern illinois), the average 24 ft, tandem trailer w/ brakes for 6000lbs was "about" $3500 to $4000. Most places didn't even carry any, and the ones I saw were on their last leg. The used market is super hot for used trailers (especially tandem).
My seller claimed that retail value on the Float-On , all aluminum, tandem axle w/ disk brakes I bought retailed originally for $7000.
(BS?, maybe...but I know I looked for over a year with no luck)
With all repairs and brought to 'new' condition, it'll be $2100.
thoughts?
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2007, 01:03:21 PM »
Our trailer for our 270 needs work.  The spindles on both axles are bent just due to wear and long miles.  I have it in a trailer shop being repaired this month.  

I did call a dealer to check on the price of a new one.....$6800!  THat is pricy...I had no idea they would be so expensive.  That lead me to take this one in to be repaired.  They need to replaced both axles.

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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2007, 08:16:49 PM »
Hey guys,

$6800, while way too expensive, seems par for the course based on my long research. Crazy!
Good job fixing yours!
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2007, 06:07:41 AM »
I received the estimate yesterday afternoon.  They found that the trailer only needs one axle, not two.  They will also check the braking system & components and repair as needed, R&R hubs & bearings, check trailer alignment, weld up the fenders.....no more that $600.  I'm happy with that!

Bob
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