Pacific Trailers vs McClain Trailers - The Hull Truth

Saltwater Cowboy · 02-07-2006, 06:37 PM

I have two boats currently and I'm selling one of them. They are both 209 grady white CC 's but they are on different trialers. One is on a Galvanized Pacific Trailer and one on a Aluminum McClain trailer. I just purchased the one with the McClain trailer and I've never heard of them They are both tandem axle trailers with disc brakes and are both 2004 bunk trailers. which one is better quality or worth more? I appreciate the knowledge as I want to keep the best one.

SWC

gf · 02-07-2006, 09:32 PM

No brainer, I would keep the aluminum trailer regardless of brand.

Saltwater Cowboy · 02-08-2006, 02:35 AM

why? Is aluminum that much better no matter the make?

Saltwater Cowboy · 02-19-2006, 12:07 AM

bumpin for some help

welder · 02-19-2006, 12:13 AM

SWC, I also have a Pacific trailer ,it's in my sig., aluminum is lighter but........... all the parts that do the heavy work are steal, axel's, toung, wheels,and hardwear.

If both are taken care of they will each last a long time.

BigGulp · 02-19-2006, 03:18 AM

McClain trailers are based here in Houston. It seems every boat sold here comes on a McClain. They are pretty decent trailers. I would definitely choose aluminum no matter the brand. The other consideration is if they are both torsion trailers versus springs. Torsions definitely trailer much better.

jondunn · 02-19-2006, 05:17 PM

I replaced my galvanized Pacific Trailer (leaf springs) with an aluminum trailer (torsion axles). Keep the aluminum.