254 project

[JBK4001]

Hi, I'm new to the Mako family and excited to be part of it. I'm experiencing the first of the two happiest days of a boat owner....

I've enjoyed reading many threads on CM and have learned a lot.

That being said, I'm Looking to Purchase a Fastload from All County Trailer in Riviera Beach for a project 254.

Trailer is a new 7000 Lb rated with Kodiak brakes, torsion axles, Aluminum I beam, wide frame, heavy duty crossmembers, aluminum boat guides, LED lights & Stainless steel hardware. I'm sure i miss quoted something so forgive me. 3970 + tax.

Any thoughts or comments on the proper size, Dealer and/or MFG would be appreciated

[Sailor]

Welcome to CM and congratulations! The trailer sounds like a good buy, just make sure the bunks extend to the stern and stop right at it or no more then an inch or so. Sounds like a smaller custom shop which sometimes can make superior trailers to the mass produced ones. I would add forward keel bunks to guide the bow and do not use a roller or the crappy PVC bow guides. Hardware sounds nice - I would make sure the I beams are stout - Magictilt has gone cheap and reduced the size of their Ibeams so you really need to buy the next size up. Post up pics when you get it!

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Originally posted by JBK4001


Hi, I'm new to the Mako family and excited to be part of it. I'm experiencing the first of the two happiest days of a boat owner....

I've enjoyed reading many threads on CM and have learned a lot.

That being said, I'm Looking to Purchase a Fastload from All County Trailer in Riviera Beach for a project 254.

Trailer is a new 7000 Lb rated with Kodiak brakes, torsion axles, Aluminum I beam, wide frame, heavy duty crossmembers, aluminum boat guides, LED lights & Stainless steel hardware. I'm sure i miss quoted something so forgive me. 3970 + tax.

Any thoughts or comments on the proper size, Dealer and/or MFG would be appreciated

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[JBK4001]

Thanks Sailor,

I upgraded to a 10,000 lb trailer. I was thinking I was cutting it close with the 7000 lb and an estimate of the boat being around 5800/6000 laden with fuel, tackle, Ice, water etc. Hopefully it will be ready next week and the journey begins....

[JBK4001]

Hi,

Quick question I can't seem to find an answer for. How come I cant see pictures others post & how do you post pictures.

Thanks

[Sailor]

since Photobucket blocked all third party viewing on of pictures uploaded to their servers they effectively shut down the majority of pictures on most forums, unless each member pays $399 per year! Many people have moved to IMGUR to host pics. As for the old picturs, they have been saved pending a new forum upgrade.

[JBK4001]

[JBK4001]

Close to being done. for now....
Scupper clamshell covers, livewell, 12 coats on the pod, 100+ Hr tune up, and a few paint hollywood's fixed she's ready to go back in the game.

[JBK4001]