which trailer?

Mark H · 28 February 2004, 10:40

Having recently had my Ribeye trailer stolen I am looking for new one. Can anyone recomend a good make or should I stick with another trailer from Ribeye?

Richard B · 28 February 2004, 11:20

Hi Mark,
That sounds like bad luck. Did you have any security device fitted to the trailer when it disappeared?

I would guess that Ribeye just buy in trailers from a manufacturer, so you might as well look around to get whatever is the best rather than their choice.

I have an SBS trailer which seems very well built, but they are based up in Wolverhampton. There are a couple of more local trailer builders - Parrymore Trailers in Staines http://www.trailers.gb.com/ and RM Trailers in New Alresford http://www.rmtrailers.co.uk/

Also, Jono Garton (on this forum) is an Admiral trailer dealer.

Headhunter · 28 February 2004, 11:36

I have recently bought an Admiral Trailer from Jono Garton,
It is excellent and very good value for money compared to the other options around.

John

Mark H · 28 February 2004, 12:17

The trailer had a bulldog wheel clamp fitted and a hitch lock, but I think the whole trailer was lifted on to the back of another trailer.
It was taken from the emsworth area.

Keith Hart · 29 February 2004, 08:10

I had good service from DeGraaff Trailers and the trailer (okay it's only as small one) is well made. They seem to understand the boat market.

DeGraaff Trailers

Keith Hart

Mark Halliday · 29 February 2004, 10:15

Sorry to hear about your loss. Whare abouts in the Emsworth area did it go missing? As this is my patch I would like to know where to take extra precautions and warn a few friends. How long had it been left?

Also I can keep a look out for your old one, incase the t-leaf is stupid enough not to have taken it far, which is not unheard of around here. The local boat jumble is a good starting point for recovering nicked kit. Any description/destinguishing marks?

Mark H · 01 March 2004, 14:25

Stupidly no distinguishing features apart from a few Ribeye stickers!
The trailer was stolen from emsworth marina and is a rollercoaster type trailer with red rollers on it and some splashes of blue anti-fouling.

Mark Halliday · 01 March 2004, 15:44

Mark
I shall keep my eyes open.

By the way, avoid Mersea trailers, the seem to use plasticine wheel bearings. Average life < 500 miles.

Tim M · 01 March 2004, 18:48

Ribeye say in their guarantee that you must use a Ribeye trailer otherwise it MIGHT in-validate your hull warrantee. I don't know how seriously they take this..........
I too have an SBS trailer. It's a very solid piece of kit, especially compared to my old one.

timw · 02 March 2004, 08:51

I bought a big deGraaf trailer for my Ribeye. Its good quality and good value and seems to suit the boat well.

I asked Ribeye if it was OK to get a non Ribeye trailer and they said fine, no problems with warranty. I believe Ribeye source their own trailers from Admiral.

Scary Des · 02 March 2004, 10:35

I had a small problem with my De graaf (more the boat than the trailer) but they could not have been more helpful fixing it. My boat is just under 1900kgs so is quite demanding for any trailer.

dgpw · 03 March 2004, 17:28

DeGraaff are great get baring savers well worth the extra money, well enless you like stripping barings in a puddle at the side of the road in the rain

One thing my car always grounds driving down to their premesis. damed sports suspension nevery buying a low car again!!!.