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Posted By martin33100

I ended up ordering a single axle Extreme in the...

I ended up ordering a single axle Extreme in the end, I was going to go twin axle however as the boat is only 5.6M long they said I would probably have to move the front roller swing arm forward...

Forum: Trailers & towing

27 January 2023, 10:15

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Posted By martin33100

I have just ordered my new trailer and the Alko...

I have just ordered my new trailer and the Alko axle now has solid swing arms, I did take a picture but for some reason it won’t let me upload it.

Forum: Trailers & towing

22 January 2023, 10:35

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

I wonder if you could spray something like wax...

I wonder if you could spray something like wax oil inside them when they are new?.

Forum: Trailers & towing

18 January 2023, 22:21

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks for your reply, Extreme will be adding a...

Thanks for your reply, Extreme will be adding a flush kit and side steps on my new trailer.
Regarding the hollow arms do you think the water gets inside them?

Forum: Trailers & towing

15 January 2023, 21:16

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks for the reply, I am tempted to go any buy...

Thanks for the reply, I am tempted to go any buy an Extreme trailer to be honest.
I live in Southampon where they are actually made so at least I can get bits locally if needed.

Forum: Trailers & towing

14 January 2023, 10:29

Replies: 20

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Posted By martin33100

You are right reference the drawbar, they do that...

You are right reference the drawbar, they do that on there two lower rate trailers so they can build one trailer but sell it with either a short or long drawbar.
Being a fully welded trailer I think...

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 19:27

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Posted By martin33100

I am not that far from you as we live in...

I am not that far from you as we live in Southampton, my thinking was like yours reference the two axles.
Hopefully two axles will give less of a chance of being stranded by the side of the road...

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 19:19

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Posted By martin33100

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 17:18

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Posted By martin33100

Can I ask what trailer you have?

Can I ask what trailer you have?

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 17:16

Replies: 20

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Posted By martin33100

I won’t be adding the axle, Extreme will be...

I won’t be adding the axle, Extreme will be building it with two so will plate it accordingly.

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 16:45

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Posted By martin33100

Also I have another question, can you over axle a...

Also I have another question, can you over axle a trailer? ie you would get a harsh ride if the boat wasn’t really heavy enough to work two axles.
The boat we plan to get weighs around 1400-1500kg...

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 16:40

Replies: 20

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Posted By martin33100

Until recently I was actually going to choose the...

Until recently I was actually going to choose the Degraaff even though I live in Southampton down the road from Extreme.
However I am now having second thoughts about the axles, my current trailer...

Forum: Trailers & towing

13 January 2023, 12:27

Replies: 20

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Posted By martin33100

Extreme vs Degraaff

I have just had an offer excepted on a boat and if the sea trial goes ok I will need a trailer.
I looked at all the brands and recently did a post on here regarding sealed and tapered bearings.

I...

Forum: Trailers & towing

12 January 2023, 22:13

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks for your reply. I saw your comment...

Thanks for your reply.
I saw your comment regarding sealed bearings and using bearing savers.
Surely won’t sealed bearings be sealed and not able to take on additional grease?

Forum: Trailers & towing

12 January 2023, 21:32

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Hi, how did you find your Degraaff trailer?. I...

Hi, how did you find your Degraaff trailer?.
I have just been offered an ex display double axle one with £1000 discount, it’s basically new but the boat yard have moved a couple of boats with it.

Forum: Trailers & towing

08 January 2023, 22:07

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Sounds like these sealed bearings aren’t that bad...

Sounds like these sealed bearings aren’t that bad then, I live in Southampton so I can actually buy an extreme trailer directly from them.

Forum: Trailers & towing

08 January 2023, 16:58

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks for the reply’s so far. I am one of the...

Thanks for the reply’s so far.
I am one of the maintenance techs at Southampton docks so I usually do all my own maintenance.
My current trailer has tapered bearings and I do like the fact they are...

Forum: Trailers & towing

07 January 2023, 21:37

Replies: 36

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Posted By martin33100

Axle bearings sealed or tapered

Hi, I am looking at a new boat and as it’s currently moored I will need to buy a trailer for it.
I have looked into most of the makes available and I will probably get a double axle Degraaff or...

Forum: Engines & props

02 August 2020, 12:21

Replies: 12

How much better are 4 strokes fuel consumption

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks for the advice guys, our old RIB was an...

Thanks for the advice guys, our old RIB was an Avon Adventure D560 and it went well with a Merc 90 2 stroke.
Ideally our next boat will be similar size or up to 6M, however prices are very very high...

Forum: Engines & props

01 August 2020, 10:33

Replies: 12

How much better are 4 strokes fuel consumption

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Posted By martin33100

Thanks the reply’s guys, if we use the RIB like...

Thanks the reply’s guys, if we use the RIB like our last one we may do a lot of towing ie water sports so I guess a DI 2 stroke may give us the best of economy and power?.
However if the right RIB...

Forum: Engines & props

31 July 2020, 14:33

Replies: 12

How much better are 4 strokes fuel consumption

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Posted By martin33100

How much better are 4 strokes fuel consumption

Hi, we may get another RIB in the future, our old RIB had a Merc 90 and our current boat has a Yam 70, both 2 stroke.
I like the reliability and how simple they are to look after but if we buy a...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

22 June 2020, 12:11

Replies: 14

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Posted By martin33100

I have just had a price from Humber and they want...

I have just had a price from Humber and they want 8.6K just for a 5.5 destroyer hull and tubes.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

22 June 2020, 10:39

Replies: 14

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Posted By martin33100

I think some sellers are just trying there luck,...

I think some sellers are just trying there luck, I bought a nice 1998 Avon D560 about 12 years ago and paid 5K for it, sold it 2-3 years later for 5.5K.
Just seen a 2004 D560 come up for sale...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

22 June 2020, 08:29

Replies: 14

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Posted By martin33100

Is it just me that’s noticed it but are current...

Is it just me that’s noticed it but are current RIB prices way way higher than before.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

20 June 2020, 23:29

Replies: 14