I'm going with leaf springs because it's cheaper. Torsion was much more. This is my first trailer so I didn't want to go all out. Trying to keep it simple hahaMan that looks GREAT!!! What axles are you going with? Leaf springs or torsion? If you've already decided, what was your deciding factor(s)? Thank you for continuing to update this thread, your work is incredible and inspiring!
Right on! Yeah, I was in the same position with my slow trailer restoration, and decided just to stay with leafs too. I was going to add an axle, just because, but I haven't been able to find a third axle that matches the other two. So, I may keep it as a tandem just for simplicity. I'm continually blown away with your talents, so please keep up with the updates and photos. Your work is top-notch!
got pics of the axle? You could probably make it TBH. Thank you!Right on! Yeah, I was in the same position with my slow trailer restoration, and decided just to stay with leafs too. I was going to add an axle, just because, but I haven't been able to find a third axle that matches the other two. So, I may keep it as a tandem just for simplicity. I'm continually blown away with your talents, so please keep up with the updates and photos. Your work is top-notch!
boatrailerparts.comI thought the same thing, and there is a guy here in SoCal who think could do it, and/or add or build a set of matching spindles. I just havent gotten that far into the project to be honest. The two axles I have are straight Hadco axles, which were used on a million trailers back in the day. Hadco is still around, but not in the business of selling a single axle, so....
I added holes into the prop and it helped a lot. Waiting for a new prop currently. That should be here next year.
Great pics! Was it rough for you guys? We were debating on coming up but passed. Hopefully next year.
Honestly it was probably the most calm I've ever been on Havasu. Only rough day was Sat afternoon around 2pm. Prirates to springs. Still averaged 50mph which good imo.
You are correct. I lower it 3/4 the way down and punch it. The Jack plate takes awhile to go up so once I punch it, I'm already going up on the jack plate. Then again, I've only boated for one year and think this is the correct way. haha
Check the Ridler 645 in black and polished. 17x7 very nice wheel and great price.
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What kinda fabrication we talkin?
brackets for the cables. Shouldn't be tough.
She's a cruiser. Just need the balls and stars to align to open it up.
Negative. Just making this simple as possible. Kinda have my eyes on another boat currently..
We stay in Havasu springs all the time so its tough with this boat. I've always wanted a Daytona 25 since I was a kid. Just trying to make that dream come true. This small boat was just for me to learn how to drive a boat haha. Escalated real bad.
I don't think I'm selling this boat. I can't get much for it. Might as well keep it and thrash it.
Agree. I'm still a newb
bought the kit from shadows trailers. It was $100 for the kit.
I love that place they have all sorts of things to fit your trailer needs!
