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I'm looking to purchase a trailer for my 280 Conquest. Came across a company in Baltimore named Venture Trailers. I have never heard of them and was wondering if anyone has one of their trailers. If so what are your thoughts?

Thanks

Norm

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IMO Venture trailers are like Bayliners. They do the job but don't expect to be impressed. Lots of Chinese parts(bearings, hubs, cheap lighting). I had a lot of trouble with a 2008 I bought for a classic 13 that I sold earlier this year. I had to argue with the manufacturer to get some warranty work done after It broke down on me while on vacation. I won't go into details.

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I know of a great place in Michigan called Integrity Trailers, guy by the name of Bill Hogan owns the business and does amazing work.

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I went with a "Cox" trailer, it has four "cross beams" as where the other brand's only had 3 "cross beams" for the same size trailer.

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I have a Tide Water Trailer sitting under my Dauntless. They are made here is South East PA. So far I love it. Its built very well, standard package came with torsion axel and kodiak disc brakes.

Another manufacture you might want to look at is Sea Lion Trailer. They are made is NJ. I had one under my larger Sea Hunt, once again great trailer and no problems.

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We have a Venture trailer for our 22', bought new in '07, aluminum I-beam construction. Have to kind of agree with Johnhenry, they're not over-engineered by any means and seem to just fit the bill. Already had to replace the factory winch (undersized for this trailer in my opinion), tongue jack is next (economy model). They'll do the job but I think there are better alternatives.

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I agree with wjsherid on Integrity trailers. They are just up the road from my In-Laws in Spring Lake. FANTASTIC trailers but all of the trailers are painted. Not realistic for Salt use but great for freshwater. I would recommend Continental, Eagle (galvanized), or Shorlandr (galvanized) or MYCO if you are willing to spend the money. If you were looking for something to through under a 13 or 17 it really would not matter that much. When it comes to a 280 Conquest you want a trailer that is built as good as the vessel you have sitting on it.

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Trailer companies seem to be a dime a dozen here in Florida. I know of at least six manufacturers within 100 miles of my home.

I bought a Rolls trailer back in 1998. Its aluminum with stainless hardware and hubs. The only metal parts on the trailer that are not stainless or aluminum are the galvanized steel wheels, tongue jack, and winch.

The trailer has been trouble-free after eleven years of strictly saltwater use. I hose it down when I pull the boat from the water and maintain the bearings every few years, thats it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another but barring theft or sale, I don't think I'll ever need another trailer for my 1991 17' Outrage I.

I'll never buy another galvanized steel trailer or any trailer with leaf springs ever again especially if it's ever to see salt.

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Wow,

I appreciate all the advice. Will look into the other brands on the web and will keep everyone posted as to what I find.

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I have a Venture dual axle under my Outrage.
A week after a got it a brake locked up, they gave me a new trailer no questions asked !
The jack went last year easy upgrade,winch is fine,no current problems after thousands of miles.
Upgraded to LED lights this year.
The trailer withstood a collision this summer, Trailer vs. Harley, trailer won with minimal damage.
I'd buy another.

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Load rite and Venture seem to be the only companies that make a trailer large enough. To reduce the cost of the trailer I plan on sharing it with my buddy who owns a 290 SeaRay. His boat has twin IO's and weighs about 12,500 fully loaded.

Thanks to all for their help,

Norm

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I bought a Venture trailer for my Outrage about six months ago. I would say I am fairly happy with it. I would have preferred a trailer set up with keel rollers.

I use it primarily for storing the boat and launching at a ramp less than 2 mile from my house.