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 Boat trailer tongue help!
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10/18/18 04:00 PM
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Ckrum
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I have a 1999 Triton Tr17 bass boat and my trailer coupler is wearing out. I would like to replace it but there is a problem. It is welded on to the tongue of the boat trailer. Should I just take it to a trailer shop or replace the whole tongue? I�m confused. I�ve looked up and down on the internet but can�t find anything. It�s 35 inches in total, 18 inches inside the trailer, 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches of tongue   Thanks in advanced!
Last edited by Ckrum; 10/18/18 04:10 PM.
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 Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
[Re: Ckrum]
#12937583
10/18/18 04:19 PM
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Curtbass
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McGills Trailers & Props 972-436-7498 @ 894 Mill Street Lewisville Tx 75057.
It'll be right & not as expensive as you'd think. Quick in & out usually. Have them check the entire trailer while you're there. If its a tube trailer you may want to consider not spending ANY money on it & replace it with a c-channel trailer. I hate to say it, but, there may be a bunch of trailers for sale soon in Central Texas. I know several lost boats that were in slips in docks & all they have left IS the trailer. Insurance companies payoff but DONT want the trailers usually. It costs more to store & sell them than what they'll bring
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
[Re: Curtbass]
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10/18/18 11:31 PM
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Ckrum
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McGills Trailers & Props 972-436-7498 @ 894 Mill Street Lewisville Tx 75057.
It'll be right & not as expensive as you'd think. Quick in & out usually. Have them check the entire trailer while you're there. If its a tube trailer you may want to consider not spending ANY money on it & replace it with a c-channel trailer. I hate to say it, but, there may be a bunch of trailers for sale soon in Central Texas. I know several lost boats that were in slips in docks & all they have left IS the trailer. Insurance companies payoff but DONT want the trailers usually. It costs more to store & sell them than what they'll bring That�s helps a lot. Appreciate it
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
[Re: Ckrum]
#12938114
10/18/18 11:40 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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+ 100 on McGills Trailers & Props. They installed a new axle and springs on my Skeeter trailer. Was fast and did a great job.
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
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#12938519
10/19/18 12:10 PM
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sandjohnny
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+2 on Mcgill. Took a trashed axel to them 2 hours had a duplicate and very good price.
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
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#12938535
10/19/18 12:33 PM
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Another +1 on McGill. Good work, good prices.
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
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#12938799
10/19/18 03:46 PM
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
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#12941310
10/22/18 02:39 AM
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McGill�s did mine. You will have to find matching paint on your own. Be there first there in am. They will also check bearings,races etc.
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
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10/23/18 04:11 PM
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ibfishinng
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Check and see if there is a nut under the hitch that can be tightened for a more secure fit. Some are made for adjustment.
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Re: Boat trailer tongue help!
[Re: Ckrum]
#12943873
10/24/18 12:31 PM
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BAIT956
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Replace it with a Bulldog type hitch. Much easier to connect, especially if you are alone, and trouble free.
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