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what trailer to get

fishhead

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are there certain features to get on a new trailer for my 1980 Enchanter with a 250 outboard? aluminum and tandem torsion axles seem logical. Is it necessary to have 4 bunk boards like my old Sweetwater trailer for more support?
 
I'm a huge fan of sealed LED lights if your getting a new trailer built might as well get lights you'll never have to worry about. As far as supports I'm sure more won't hurt but I cant speak for them being necessary or not
 
I'm sure someome else will chime in but I'm not so sure you'd need dual axles. Personally, I've had no luck with the torsion axles under my enclosed snowmobile trailer and would go old fashioned leave springs, especially if you eend up going single axle.
 
so all I need is an aluminum trailer for a 20 foot boat w/ single axle and springs. sounds good. no other special considerations due to my hull design? adjust the bunks and I'm good to go w/ any decent trailer I guess.
 
All my O/B enchanter's had single 3500# axle with 2 bunks. My I/O came with a single 5000# axle but I switched it to dual 3500# for a better ride quality! LED's are a must!!
 
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