Anyone know of any custom trailer builders in NC. I need at least an 8500lbs aluminum welded bunk trailer for a boat with a beam of 9'6.

5/31/2006 5:01:29 PM

damn thats stout. Fountain would have one that size, maybe you could buy off the lot instead of having to have it built

5/31/2006 7:58:53 PM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/165934319.html


saw this yesterday... may work for you?

5/31/2006 8:56:09 PM

Yikes, a steel trailer? Sounds like it would way to heavy and would rust like a mofo in saltwater.

5/31/2006 9:17:23 PM

Lots of folks have a steel trailer. Granted, they're hot-dip galvanized. And no, they're not grossly heavy, especially if built correctly.

What are you pulling said trailer with? Why custom? What kind of boat? Why bunks and not rollers?

5/31/2006 9:26:59 PM

Most likely a Grady 265 Express. Its a big boat out of the water and will sit on trailer unless she is on the water so bunk is the way to go. Plus it will be powerloaded anyway. Better to have a custom fit and hardcore trailer then trying to match one from something a dealer has in stock but its still an option.

[Edited on May 31, 2006 at 9:34 PM. Reason : g/s/p]

5/31/2006 9:31:53 PM

I know, I know... but unless you go with one of the bigger companies, this is close and custom... thought it would be worth a shot for ya.

5/31/2006 10:09:57 PM

actually i know one

acme trailers in kernersville, nc

they started up in this industrial warehouse in one that we just stored all our shit in for the plant off-site because we needed more room

they look professional and should be up and running about now

5/31/2006 10:13:27 PM

I hope you like driving with a wide load permit.

Our catamaran is the widest trailer you can legal tow without a permit at 8'6"

and yes we've had police stop us and tape measure it.

5/31/2006 11:02:51 PM

the permit aint a big deal.

5/31/2006 11:20:51 PM

^^Rec permits are easy to obtain. You go over 10' and then you have a problem.

5/31/2006 11:22:51 PM

Call up Mike at M & M Marine Trailers....hes located in Point Harbor...

18005775434 or 252-491-5434
He will get you set up with an aluminum trailer from Hich Tech Trailers... http://www.aluminumboattrailer.com/

[Edited on May 31, 2006 at 11:46 PM. Reason : .]

5/31/2006 11:46:25 PM

^Excellent

6/1/2006 12:00:29 AM