Replacement Trailer for 99 X-Star

(big_poppa_pump)

So I got super excited when I decided to troll the interweb in an attempt to find a new trailer for my X-Star (now called an X1).

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...Ms200-96993727

I talked to the good folks at Memphis Boat Center but they only seem to have X-15, X-30, X-star, and Prostar 197 trailers. None for the X1 (old X-star).

My old MasterCraft trailer still works well enough for being 10 years old, but its a single axle and was pretty much a no-frills trailer. For the $1850 posted above switching to a more recent trailer with trandem axles to boot makes a lot more sense.

So I got to thinking of a couple questions maybe folks on the board could give some advice.

1) What other trailer manufacturers do folks like? If go with something other than MasterCraft, I really want to make sure it fits right. There are a few local companies around town that make trailers, VIP is one. I think Extreme is in Cali, not too far away. What are you folks paying for brand new tandem axle trailers??

2) Any other sites that might be good to look for used (newer) trailers beside boattrader?

3) Anybody care to throw out a guess as to what a 10 year old MasterCraft trailer in good (but not great) condition might be worth and who might want it? I don't really have room to store an extra trailer permanently or I would consider just keeping it for an emergency. I have heard that folks in salt go through trailers, so maybe its worth something in Cali?

(big_poppa_pump)

Sorry, the above link is for a single.

This one is the tandem. $2250.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-Star-96993964

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 06-15-2011, 2:48 PM

10 year old single axle trailer is probably worth 500-750 if it is in good shape.

People in Florida ride in salt a lot more then Cali I am pretty sure.

Boatmate makes a pretty decent trailer I think and they are in Tennessee.

(UNvisible) · (UNvisible) **Join Date: May 2010** 06-15-2011, 3:20 PM

man those are some cheap trailers.... I am having a hell of a time finding anything like that in my area (central texas)

(big_poppa_pump)

Yeah, I figured I would post up the links in case anyone with an X-15, X-30, X-star or Prostar 197 saw this and was in need.

(21vride) · (21vride) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 06-15-2011, 5:11 PM

http://copycatttrailers.com/

(dan_lee) · (dan_lee) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-15-2011, 5:53 PM

That X1 has a pretty narrow beam, Depending on your tow rig, it may fit right in the back, I hear that long bed super duty trucks work great. That way you don't need to pull around that pesky trailer and can keep your hitch open for other things...like truck nutz.

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(jrw160) · (jrw160) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 06-15-2011, 7:10 PM

I think rambo marine just north of huntsville alabama has a decent selection of trailers. Not sure about there prices though.

(1niceharley) · (1niceharley) **Join Date: Feb 2010** 06-15-2011, 7:55 PM

Boatmate makes really nice trailers IMO. Good luck on your search.

(jdoggy_73) · (jdoggy_73) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 06-15-2011, 8:55 PM

$2250 for a dual axle trailer is outstanding! Also try DHM in Sacramento...

http://www.dhmtrailers.com/online/home.php

(V237TX_Nate) · (V237TX_Nate) **Join Date: Jun 2011** 06-15-2011, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNvisible

man those are some cheap trailers.... I am having a hell of a time finding anything like that in my area (central texas)

Check at Magnum Trailers in austin, they make great trailers and are reasonably priced.

(big_poppa_pump)

Dan-O, if I put the boat in the back, then where do the Moto-sakis go?

(dizzyj) · (dizzyj) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 06-16-2011, 12:27 PM

was 5k from magnum for my 00 xstar trailer.

(boardnxtx) · (boardnxtx) **Join Date: Jun 2009** 06-16-2011, 3:15 PM

Road Runner in Lewisville, right outside of Dallas. You are looking at around $3500 new for a tandem axle and color matched.