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Skeeter Trailer Replacement #11455714 03/04/16 02:21 PM
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I have a 2006 ZX 250 with the dreaded ez-loader tube tandem trailer. I went out this morning and noticed that the rear tube has rusted through and broke. So now I am trying to decide to get a plate welded on it or a new one. Desperatly looking for any suggestions.

Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11455906 03/04/16 03:45 PM
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Always cheaper to do a quality repair.


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Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11456212 03/04/16 06:45 PM
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I say if you 'found' one bad place there is probably more to find..replace...


Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11456449 03/04/16 08:55 PM
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ssmith here on the forum sells Skeeter Trailers.


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Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11456696 03/04/16 11:31 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Yes after looking at rest of trailer I went and bought one from ssmith today. Good guy to deal with.

Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11459064 03/06/16 05:54 PM
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I have a Skeeter SX170 that needs a trailer replacement. Where is this ssmith trailers located? How do I get into contact with him?

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Originally Posted By: Wingmaster
I have a Skeeter SX170 that needs a trailer replacement. Where is this ssmith trailers located? How do I get into contact with him?


Smith Boat Sales
13801 Highway 281
Scotland , TX 76389
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Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11515729 04/01/16 01:52 PM
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Got a trailer from Smith Boat Sales , fit my Skeeter perfect , if you found that much rust on a section of your trailer , there's more thur out that you are not seeing .

Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: kingdad101] #11515997 04/01/16 04:10 PM
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I say if you 'found' one bad place there is probably more to find..replace...


Don't assume the entire railer is toast. Do a good inspection. If that is the only bad place, a competent welder can replace a section of steel tubing. Prime, paint, and go fishing.


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Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: Bob Landry] #11516125 04/01/16 05:08 PM
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I say if you 'found' one bad place there is probably more to find..replace...


Don't assume the entire railer is toast. Do a good inspection. If that is the only bad place, a competent welder can replace a section of steel tubing. Prime, paint, and go fishing.



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Thanks for the replies. Yes after looking at rest of trailer I went and bought one from ssmith today. Good guy to deal with.


looks like he took my advise..he did good...


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I wouldn't ever replace one rust bucket painted trailer with another rust bucket painted trailer. Not when you can get an aluminum for the same basic cost. Coastline and texall are far superior to any painted POS.


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the new trailers they are building are c channel with a bed liner type coating the main difference is when you go to sell it in an area away from the coast it will make your boat take a price hit.

Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: ZX-250] #11521007 04/04/16 05:19 PM
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ZX 250 did you take that boat to Whitney , Granbury or PK alot. If you got a tube and put in this lakes it is not if but when. I fish whitney alot and wash after each visit and still mine is rusting fast, also throw Squaw Creek in there to.

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I picked up a new, old stock phantom from these guys last year at a steal. Had three of them at the time. Looks like they still have at least one. 2014 model, but new.

http://www.sunbeltmarine.com/

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Re: Skeeter Trailer Replacement [Re: needmofish] #11528938 04/08/16 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted By: needmofish
ZX 250 did you take that boat to Whitney , Granbury or PK alot. If you got a tube and put in this lakes it is not if but when. I fish whitney alot and wash after each visit and still mine is rusting fast, also throw Squaw Creek in there to.
Know plenty of stories out of east texas where skeeter trailers not that old are falling apart, while other brands the same age are just fine, its not the lake its the trailer!

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