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Triple axle Aluminum Trailer 18,000lbs 15,900

Last post by one3powerboats « Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm

by one3powerboats » Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm
This topic was posted 50 days ago

Everything on this is best of the best! No expense spared. Originally set up for 42 Cigarette this 18,000 lb aluminum trailer has a 12'' Channel...

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Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm
Plastic Bunk Boards??

Last post by welderbob « Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:44 pm
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by Sabs28 » Fri May 06, 2016 8:13 pm
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As most of us know by now pressure treated wood, wet carpet & aluminum boats just don't get along after a while. Has anyone looked into using the...

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Try www.gatorbak.com .bunk covers.

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Last post by welderbob
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:44 pm
Ford F150 to have aluminum body next year

Last post by Steve the Brain « Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:48 am
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by Chaps » Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:47 am
This topic was posted 1576 days ago
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Apparently will cut 700+lbs off the weight for better mileage

link: ALLOY F-150

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Will they let us order a truck unpainted? That way it would match our boats?

:rotfl:

I asked one of the sales guys if they could find out for...

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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:48 am
replacing springs, and flipping the axle

Last post by goatram « Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:58 pm
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by 21ftcc » Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:18 pm
This topic was posted 1247 days ago
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It's that time to replace my trailer leaf springs. I need a second opinion. I would like to locate the axle to the top of the springs....

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I have 3 Dexter 3500 lb Torsion Bar axles in the yard. Too bad ya don't live closer. Gypsea has a good Idea to see how much movement is at your...

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Last post by goatram
Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:58 pm
Alloy corrosion due to moorage/Bottom paint

Last post by scornett « Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:22 pm
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by Maliburay » Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:16 am
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:banghead: Hello, Maliburay here, I'm new to this site so hello. I own a 22 Hewes Searunner HT, ET, and was told in 09 when I got the boat new the...

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Thanks, Chaps. I've fretted over that for a long time. Glad to have found this site.

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Last post by scornett
Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:22 pm
Right hand control trucks

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 am
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by peterbo3 » Tue May 20, 2014 1:41 am
This topic was posted 1435 days ago
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Morning all. Some years ago Ford used to export right hand control F250 & F350 trucks to Australia. These were right hand straight from the assembly...

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Hello Pete

Long time no READ. :beer:

Sorry trucks ain't my gig.

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 am
where did I go wrong??

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:06 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:08 pm
This topic was posted 1510 days ago
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to extend Dawgaholics post from a way back:

Damn, it hauls it self, and.......well you'll see.

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only if you want to attract BIKINI clad beauties..... thats where I went wrong

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:06 am
Time to end the Bunk Funk.

Last post by welder « Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:12 pm
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by 3f8 » Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:43 pm
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Time to ditch the carpet and try some poly. bunk1.jpg bunk2.jpg
Ideas always welcome.

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3f8, make sure you have a VERY HEALTHY winch strap and VERY GOOD stern ties or you WILL leave your boat in the middle of the intersection or on the...

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Last post by welder
Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:12 pm
FINALLY....America wakes UP!

Last post by speedboats « Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:21 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:55 am
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Care of Dodge Ram, or as they call the trucks, jus' RAM.

We're finally waking up? Australia as an example. 1/2 ton vehicles (and less) with smaller...

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I wonder if it really is the fault of the EPA. Toyota makes their own D4D motor, which is a 3.0L 4 cylinder disease-al that they put in their Hilux...

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Last post by speedboats
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:21 pm
welded trailer repair

Last post by welderbob « Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:08 pm
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by welderbob » Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:15 am
This topic was posted 1654 days ago
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Sorry I'm way behind on posting projects. We had a 38' aluminum trailer come to the shop for repair. It appear that years of hard backing turns had...

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I was a little surprised that the axles was just bolted to the edge of the channel. There was nothing extra in the axle area. I guess they have it...

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Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:08 pm
Travel

Last post by Chtucker « Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:58 pm
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by pjay9 » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:48 am
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Soon I'll be making my way to Fort Collins and Denver and onto Leadville, CO to have some fun with a pal of mine who is a locomotive engineer and a...

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Driving: Leadville to Aspen for lunch
Long day motorcycle trip, Leadville, Aspen, Paonia, Crawford, Gunnison, Buena Vista over Cottonwood pass (400...

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Last post by Chtucker
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:58 pm
Help Identifying trailer Please

Last post by pjay9 « Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:20 am
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by bigdogeh » Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:04 pm
This topic was posted 2086 days ago
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Hi guys,
Hey I bought the 29' maxweld that Armstrong Marine took on trade. I'm having a hard time getting the trailer registered here in BC. Seems...

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Don't forget to post pics of in the water !!

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Last post by pjay9
Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:20 am
Dodge Long Hauler Truck

Last post by Sabs28 « Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:47 pm
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by welder » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:24 pm
This topic was posted 2554 days ago
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Hope this come about ... But the writer got the HP and Torque wrong.

Here's the story ,

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But the writer got the HP and Torque wrong.

Maybe, Maybe not. In 2008 the F-450 with the 6.4 could have a gear ratio of 4.30 or 4.88. If you chose...

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Last post by Sabs28
Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:47 pm
Do I really need x4 wheel drive?

Last post by paulh « Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:35 pm
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by wetwhopper » Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:23 am
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My Ford F140 4x4 has 200k miles on her 6 cyliner engine with no probs. She's a standard cab so my family does not fit anymore. I mainly launch my...

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It's alot easier to pop it into 4L than chain up, especially if you find yourself on the ramp needing more traction and a line of boats waiting to...

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Last post by paulh
Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:35 pm
my old friend

Last post by wickedlester « Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:44 am
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by wickedlester » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:25 am
This topic was posted 1922 days ago
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i notice this link dont get much so i thought i wld share my old trk finally getn fixed. deer damage from about 3 yrs ago along w bad clear coat....

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thanks! the mirrors r awesome.. worth every penny.

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Last post by wickedlester
Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:44 am
5083 Welded trailer

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by Pelagic Boats » Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:08 am
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G’day all, been a while since I’ve been on here, and just thought I share some Pics of a new design trailer we are currently building. It’s been...

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YES I would entertain a purchase of such a fine vessel! Just don't know if I could afford it even if I bought it there...the shipping has to be...

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Last post by speedboats
Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:08 pm
Spare Tire Mounting Bracket

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:28 am
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by IN2DEEP » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:02 pm
This topic was posted 2044 days ago
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I had an issue with my frame mounted spare tire mounting bracket
It appears that there are different designs on how they attach to the trailer, so...

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I had one of those setups on my last trailer....and never used it.

But at the same time, if your doing a roadside hub changeout make sure ya have a...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:28 am
2000 Dodge 2500 lift pump / injector pump failure

Last post by IN2DEEP « Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:55 am
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by jrbaldwin » Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:19 pm
This topic was posted 2060 days ago
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I was 5 mile from my home towing my boat heading for the boat ramp when I lost all power / brakes / steering in my 2000 dodge 2500 pick up with 24...

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Jim, I replaced the Vp44 injector pump in my 98.5 a while back
It cost me around $1200 and a full day of my labor
There are a few extra tools that...

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Last post by IN2DEEP
Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:55 am
Trailer Center Of Gravity

Last post by 21ftcc « Wed May 23, 2012 7:25 pm
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by Sabs28 » Wed May 23, 2012 9:08 am
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What determines the center of gravity on a boat trailer?? The height of the bottom of the boat off the ground?? The height of the frame rails?? The...

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Hope this helps.

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Last post by 21ftcc
Wed May 23, 2012 7:25 pm
On the dry.

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:08 pm
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by 3f8 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:26 pm
This topic was posted 2220 days ago
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Out at last. Now the work starts.

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People keeping other people in jobs......that's what I like to see.

ALOT more pics of that boat would make for an interesting post.

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:08 pm
Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi

Last post by IRONWOODTUNA(CODY) « Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:18 pm
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by IRONWOODTUNA(CODY) » Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:25 pm
This topic was posted 2278 days ago
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hey guys i'm sorry if this in the wrong section because i wasn't sure... but anyway.

I'm selling my 2005 dodge ram 1500 SLT 5.7 HEMI
it has;
5.7L V8...

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Boat had some problems this summer but everything is said and done with now... keeping it closer to my house this year and not in montauk but i do...

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Last post by IRONWOODTUNA(CODY)
Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:18 pm
Canuck tow rig.

Last post by dawgaholic « Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:44 pm
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by Sculpin » Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:30 am
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There have been a few comments on various thread's that I am sure are knee slappin kind of comments about us Canuck's being almost as wealthy as the...

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Chaps, that is a beauty! And like Welder said, the 300 is bulletproof as there has ever been. My late Father cursed out loud when the 360 V8 turned...
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Last post by dawgaholic
Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:44 pm
My PRO-ANGLER, travel Truck

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:34 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:27 am
This topic was posted 2319 days ago
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When I grow up some day and become a pro-angler and can travel between Jax Fl, and Slidell La. and have my own lodge along the banks of Lake...

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Oh, okay.

I was wondering cuz on the Cummins Forum I see both. Didn't realize that.

Yeah, they sort of skipped doing inside sleeper cab pics....

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:34 am
F-150 w/Eco Boost

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:57 pm
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by Challenge » Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:07 pm
This topic was posted 2329 days ago
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Hi There,

It is time to replace my Avalanche... I would love a new chevy but there is no way that I am going to buy another GM product because of...

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-COULDN'T COME CLOSE TO AFFORDING ONE!!
-WENT DIESEL INSTEAD....

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:57 pm
Locked pee cup topic has been deleted...

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by welder » Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:38 pm
This topic was posted 2343 days ago

Personal thoughts and feelings have gotten in the way and strayed away from useful information that is helpful to others.

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Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:38 pm

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