So, while pulling my boat home, I noticed the tire leaning oddly in. Drove real slow as it got worse until the tire was against the trailer screaming and smoking. Limped home and just got her next to the house.
Got the boat blocked off
With trailer out. Removed axle.
Put in the truck. Ran it over to Charleston Trailer off Dorchester.
Now just waiting for the call to come and get it. They said ready today or tomorrow. Will finish report soon…
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Dude, you were asking for it!
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x2, that’s what I call getting everything out of that axle! Lucky to limp it home and not dump the boat on the road. Why not change the springs also while you’re that far in, assuming they’re of a similar vintage?
Just a suggestion, but you may want to try rinsing the entire trailer when you come out of saltwater, hubs, axle, etc. I use a yard sprinkler underneath my trailer for about ten minutes after every outing, move it around and focus especially on the inside of the hubs. I’ve had my trailer since 2006 and it looks nothing even close to that, actually very little rust at all.
Thanks for the advice guys. Got that trailer for $200 four years ago. Just cut the old rails off and put new ones on. She was already pretty far gone. Never had her on a real road. I live about 150 yards from the boat launch, just worked it to the end.
The guys at Charleston Trailer did a great job and now I have her back together. New axle. New wheel hub. Got her back where she belongs.
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cdt2316 love the sprinkler idea.
Karma is 360 degrees
Some got to win, some got to lose…
just got an axle from them as well. I agree they did a good job. i know where you can get the tire and galvanized rim from for a good deal too. i think 60 per. PM me if interested!
Yeah, the sprinkler idea is great. Might be able to get an oscillating sprinkler set up so you wouldn’t even have to move it around.
Jipride, I would like to see more pics of your boat. I know there are downsides to aluminum, but I like the idea of not worrying too much about having oysters scrape up my gelcoat. Most of the aluminum v-jons I’ve seen are set up as freshwater boats. I’ve though about buying one of those and just using it until the carpet rots and then replacing the carpet with something more suitable for saltwater.
If you’re lucky enough to be fishing, you’re lucky enough.
SurfFishLife This is what the deck looks like. Lots of room. Very comfortable and light weight. $15 in gas fishes at least one whole day.
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Karma is 360 degrees
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I just had a similar incident with mine. My axle was equally as bad. Wesco trailer co cut me one for a good price. Very happy with there cust ser. It is no wonder they have been in business since 1954. I live in Florence and we really don’t have a trailer repair shop that sells parts. As far as corrosion goes…I was wondering if that Rust Oleum never wet product might be good as a spray on the hubs ans hardware. Anyone had any experience with this?
The sprinkler has worked well for me, I do use an oscillating one and usually only move it twice, left side/right side on the axle. I start it as I am unloading the boat and it thoroughly rinses all the parts that could rust underneath by the time I finish unloading. I have had the trailer since 2006 and the only thing ever replaced was a guidepost bracket (not counting lights and tires) , my fault though, I cut a corner too sharp and clipped something which caused it to bend a little. I just pulled my boat to the Keys the week before last and it performed flawlessly, no issues and I saw many boats on the side of the road with trailer issues going down and coming back.
Thanks for the photo. I like that setup.
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