Which trailer for 21 SE?

[Pboettger]

Hi! I just moved up from an 18 ft Privateer to a used Parker 21 SE with a 150 Yamaha 2S. I launch on a variety of ramps, some with steep inclines into deeper water, some with shallow inclines in shallow water. I had alot of difficulty on sme shallow ramps with a roller trailer I had for my privateer. I'm thinking that a drive on trailer is the way to go. Any thoughts on this, as well as brand/model recommendations?

 

[wflgator]

Congrats on the new boat. What year model did you end up getting?

I have a drive on trailer (Performance - no longer in business) with carpeted bunks. The 21 SE is heavy so I usually have to back it in pretty deep on shallow ramps to get her to float off. Steeper ramps not so much. When trading tow vehicles I did find I had to play around with receiver height to get the best balance when towing.

The 21SE boats being sold new in my area are coming with Loadmaster trailers but if I had to replace mine I might would use a local guy who builds custom trailers.

Good luck with the 21SE, I think you will really like it.

 

[Pboettger]

Thanks for the tip guys. I'll look into it. I ended up with a 2000 hull, 2003 motor.

 

[gw204]

IMO, Loadmaster best for the money, by far.

Interesting. I had a Loadmaster under my Grady and it was crap.

Of all the trailers I have owned (Load-Rite, EZ-Loader, Loadmaster and Hi-Tech), the Load-Rite (galvanized, roller) was hands down the best built.

 

[Pboettger]

The trailer under the boat now is a dual axle Venture with rollers, and has alot of rust on the hardware, brakes are shot, but the main frame is in good shape. On the venture web site the frames for the roller and bunk trailers are identical.What do y'all think of the idea of having it rebuilt or possibly converting it to a drive on?

 

[Sykes]

I have a 23T trailer from Rocket in miami, FL. It the best trailer i have had, no problems. It was a little costly, but has paid off in the long run. It's the 4th trailer that Ive had and its been real good to me.

 

[Megabyte]

The trailer under the boat now is a dual axle Venture with rollers, and has alot of rust on the hardware, brakes are shot, but the main frame is in good shape. On the venture web site the frames for the roller and bunk trailers are identical.What do y'all think of the idea of having it rebuilt or possibly converting it to a drive on?

If the frame is worth putting the money into and you want to build a bunk trailer, consider putting torsion axles under it. That will lower your center of gravity and make it easier to launch in low water. It'll also save you from having to replace rusted out spring packs. Consider a set of keel bunks to help align her on the main bunks for ease of loading along with a sturdy set of guide poles.

Pair the torsion axles with stainless disc brakes with stainless hardware, then re-wire her with LED lights and you'll have a nice trailer that should last you a long time.