[615079]

I am looking to purchase a new trailer for my 20ft wellcraft. Looked at the Loadrite and Venture both with dual axle and 32 rollers. Any opinions on what one is a better trailer?

 

[616012]

Bought a Loadrite for my 23ft.Hydra-Sport from a dealer in Bayshore and feel it is a quality product, very happy with the whole deal. Can't speak for Venture.

The Sea-Cilian

 

[Hunt n' Fish]

My father got a Venture for a 21 foot SeaPro last year. I don't remember why he got it over Loadrite, but it is a well built trailer. A lot of haulers use them. We had a lot of problems with the brakes on ours, but it turned out there was a manufacturer defect in a whole batch of trailers and they replaced the backing plates this winter. Haven't had a chance to use them yet.

 

[BoatGuy]

Go to the address below:

http://www.thehulltruth.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/004054.html

You might find the discussion about trailers intersting

Regards

BoatGuy

This message was edited by BoatGuy on 3-16-02 @ 8:38 AM

 

[615079]

Sea-Cilian, If you don't mind what dealer in Bay Shore did you purchase your Loadrite from?

 

[Hipshot]

Bought a LoadRite for my 16ft. Privateer 2yrs. ago. Pretty happy with it, the only complaint I have is some of the nuts and bolts are not galvanized,so they start to rust pretty quick. And considering no part of the trailer has ever hit the water except the tires and without fail hosed off afterwards. I just hit the nuts etc. with spray galvanize now and again! But overall rating-very good. No brakes on mine.

 

[616012]

The place is called M+B Associates at 631-667-0098,if I remember correctly the owners name is Mike and his wife also works with him in the office. They were very nice to deal with but most important they know what they are doing, you tell them the boat you have and they set the trailer up accordingly. Good Luck.


The Sea-Cilian

 

[brianf]

I bought a loadrite trailer from M&B ASSOCIATES in May of 2000. Great price and excellent service. I developed a bubble in 1 of the trailer tires shortly after my purchase. I simply jacked up the trailer, removed the tire and rim, and returned it for a brand new one without any question. M&B ASSOCIATES 125 SOUTH SECOND STREET ( off SAGITKOS PKWY)
BAYSHORE, NEW YORK 11706
631-667-0098

 

[618680]

THE LOADRITE TRAILER USES LEAF SPRINGS. THEY WILL RUST AND BREAK WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. THE VENTURE TRAILER THAT CAME WITH MY 24' CENTER CONSOLE USES A RUBBER TORTION SUSPENTION IT IS SUPPOSED TO OUTLIVE THE TRAILER

 

[616012]

Beerbelly is wrong! My loadrite has torsion bars and bearing buddies, brake washdown etc.,etc,. Check out their web site they give you plenty of information including a checklist to help you select the right size trailer.

The Sea-Cilian

 

[618680]

BOTTOM LINE- EITHER ONE WILL GIVE YOU GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE IF YOU KEEP THE BRAKES OUT OF THE WATER ,KLEAN IT + LUBE IT OH YEAUT A POWER WINCH ON IT YOU WONT REGRET IT

 

[Guest]

I purchased a 25 foot 5400lb Venture tandem trailer from Chris at Rivehead Trailers. I like the trailer alot. It is a torsion axle unit with surge brakes, bearing buddys, and is made well. The price was much better than other brands I priced.
Makomagic