wmk0002
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Hey guys. I'm buying a new Alumacraft 1648 NCS flat bottom soon. The boat is $1800 + 8.5% sales tax. Trailers or boat/trailer packages are taxed 2.5 or 3%. The trailer I am interested in is only $500. Doing the math, buying the boat alone would be $1953 out the door while buying the boat and trailer together would be $2369 (assuming 3% tax). So that means getting the trailer is an extra $416 which seems like a good deal. I tried finding some good used ones but there are not a lot being sold right now it seems plus most people want $200-300 and most need probably $150 or so of TLC.
Anyways, that's my reasoning of likely going with the trailer from the dealer. They sell Tennessee Trailers there and it appears that this model is an LBJ-950. The specs from their site are below. I was just looking for advice/opinions on (a) if my reasoning to buy the new trailer seems sound (b) what the general consensus on Tennessee Trailers is (c) if this model trailer will suit the 1648 well and (d) can the smaller tires be swapped out for something larger and in load range C, such as 175/80/R13's, assuming they have a 5 bolt pattern (I would like to occasionally trailer the boat on the interstate and would like to be able to safely go 65 mph).
"LBJ-950 Series Tennessee Trailer
This is the original Chattanooga Trailer. We call it the “Little Jon Boat” trailer. We’ve been building these trailers since the 1940’s.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
NMMA Certified to Meet or Exceed All SAE, USDOT, & NHTSA Standards
NMMA Certified Light System
Heaviest-In-Industry C3 Channel Frame Customized to Boat
950 lbs Carrying Capacity
Class II Safety Cables
Painted-To-Match Frame with Color-Coordinating Pinstripes
Hot Dipped Galvanizing Optional (Includes Wheels)
Heavy-Duty, Trouble-Free, Multi-Leaf Spring Suspension
UFP Grease Hubs
Non-Skid on Step Surfaces
Dutton-Lainson Swivel Jack
Bow Stop with Dutton-Lainson Winch
Steel Fenders
480x12 Load Range B Tires with White Spoke Wheels
Galvanized Frame Option Includes Upgrade to Galvanized Wheels
Pressure-Treated 2x4 Lumber with Matching Marine-Grade Carpet on Bunks and Sideboard Guides
Upgrade to Tie Down Engineering Plastic Bunk Covers Optional
Spare with Carrier Optional
Swing Tongue Optional
Upgrade to LED Lights with Lifetime Warranty Optional
Add StarBrite Retractable Transom Tie Downs Optional"
Anyways, that's my reasoning of likely going with the trailer from the dealer. They sell Tennessee Trailers there and it appears that this model is an LBJ-950. The specs from their site are below. I was just looking for advice/opinions on (a) if my reasoning to buy the new trailer seems sound (b) what the general consensus on Tennessee Trailers is (c) if this model trailer will suit the 1648 well and (d) can the smaller tires be swapped out for something larger and in load range C, such as 175/80/R13's, assuming they have a 5 bolt pattern (I would like to occasionally trailer the boat on the interstate and would like to be able to safely go 65 mph).
"LBJ-950 Series Tennessee Trailer
This is the original Chattanooga Trailer. We call it the “Little Jon Boat” trailer. We’ve been building these trailers since the 1940’s.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE:
NMMA Certified to Meet or Exceed All SAE, USDOT, & NHTSA Standards
NMMA Certified Light System
Heaviest-In-Industry C3 Channel Frame Customized to Boat
950 lbs Carrying Capacity
Class II Safety Cables
Painted-To-Match Frame with Color-Coordinating Pinstripes
Hot Dipped Galvanizing Optional (Includes Wheels)
Heavy-Duty, Trouble-Free, Multi-Leaf Spring Suspension
UFP Grease Hubs
Non-Skid on Step Surfaces
Dutton-Lainson Swivel Jack
Bow Stop with Dutton-Lainson Winch
Steel Fenders
480x12 Load Range B Tires with White Spoke Wheels
Galvanized Frame Option Includes Upgrade to Galvanized Wheels
Pressure-Treated 2x4 Lumber with Matching Marine-Grade Carpet on Bunks and Sideboard Guides
Upgrade to Tie Down Engineering Plastic Bunk Covers Optional
Spare with Carrier Optional
Swing Tongue Optional
Upgrade to LED Lights with Lifetime Warranty Optional
Add StarBrite Retractable Transom Tie Downs Optional"