ivank

Guys,

This site is amazing....I've spent a lot of time researching issue on here and am always amazed at the great info I've picked up.

I am in the process of getting a new duck boat. I don't really fish (don't hate me) and need some extra brains looking at what I am proposing.

The background is that I will be carrying a 22ft hull that will have a total loaded weight of approx 3800 with my MAX gear load, motor, fuel, etc (and a tiny bit of allowance for safety).

I trailer a lot....from OCT through JAN I tend to make 5-8 trips of 900-1800 miles (total) from NC to hunting spots. Salt water and fresh, large tidal areas and low-tide areas, good ramps and not so great...I have to deal with what is there when I arrive.

I get called Captain Overkill by everyone who knows me, and its true. I also normally don't have equipment issues, or if I do, I don't have the same one twice. I am getting a nice new boat, and am willing to pay for a high-quality trailer that I can not worry about (while still doing proper maintenance). I'd rather NOT have to replace a trailer in 5 years.

After thinking this thing to death, I have come up with the following and would like your thoughts:

-Aluminum frame (I currently have a galvanized trailer and want something lighter and with better corrosion resistance). Rinsing after every launch is not an option, and it may be 8 dunkings and 500 miles before I get home and rinse (which always happens).

-Tandem axle with torsion suspension and stainless brakes

-Oil lube system

-Cypress bunks, no carpet, glide-strips

-Full stainless hardware, aluminum cross-members, etc.

-Full size spare and spare hub

-Maxxis radial tires

-Reverse solenoid

-LED lights

-Guide Bunks

Right now I am tracking Rolls Trailer as a possibility, and I am also aware that Tie-Down is a no-no...

Please give me thoughts on this setup and possible mods. Feel free to question my reasons, which I do have one for most of this, but am not married to some of them and always open to discussion.

One question is that in the off-season, my load will drop from 3800lbs to 2800 lbs. I've wrestled with proper tongue weight issues before...will this load difference be a big deal with a tandem axle?

thanks again for the help...

-Ivan

Bamaskeetshooter

I suggest you go for a roller style trailer not a bunk trailer. Duck hunters have to use some pretty bad ramps or no ramps at all. I recommend you stay away from oil hubs, while some folks have little trouble with them; the majority have issues. I like the spindle lube system much better.
I would also have an electric winch to help with the bad ramps.

canvasback13

you may end up with the nicest trailer ever put under duck boat. I looked at Rolls website, nice looking stuff

Aluminum"s look great.