New Trailer

[Hooper]

I was in the same spot as you. I bought a brand new 7000# aluminum Loadmaster tandem bunk trailer. It has made trailering a dream. Easy on, easy off, brakes that work very well, lights, etc.... a real pleasure to use! I would highly recommend.

[pmueller]

I made the mistake buying a Karavan also. Apparently the co. has had its share of internal problems, brothers that can't get along. Not sure if that has anything to do with the quality issues.
My boat came with a Venture, yes I've replaced alot of brakes and bearings also, but it seems to be the price you pay for salt water dunking. You should be able to pick one up in that size, tandem axle for somewhere around 2500 to 3000 grand.

[macojoe]

The best thing I ever did was buy a Load-Rite Tandam trailer great! All rollers yellow poly!
Scary when I first got it, cause the boat slides right off the trailer, almost dumped it on the ramp!
Had to have 3 men and a boy to get it off the old trailer!

After 3 years I have one light messing up, thats it.

[Vectorfisher]

I second Hooper
Do yourself a favor and buy a Loadmaster, problem with Load Rite and some of the others is they use TIE DOWN actuators and other parts and those parts are JUNK! I had a brandnew Load Rite under my Hydra Sports and after 2 season I replaced more stuff on that thing than it was worth, bought the Loadmaster and OOOHH so nice. Not sure on the size boat you have but look into the front center bunks you may or may not need them, if you do buy the Loadmaster don't get the V bar in the front as I have one you can come get out of my garage if you want they cost around 80 bucks