Aluminum vs Galvanized trailers

My new Trailex aluminum trailer has 2 major differences over my old Tee-Nee steel trailer. First is the weight. The second is the profile. The Scot sits much lower on the aluminum trailer. In order to accomplish that they have the tires out wider than the steel trailer. Between the weight and the profile, I see significant improvement in the gas mileage when trailering. In my case it is around 5 mpg. The lower profile has 2 advantages and 1 disadvantage. First it is much easier to climb on board. Second when ramp launching you do not need to back as far into the water. This gives you more working room behind your vehicle at launch and retrieval time. The negative is you need to be more careful when making a turn. The aluminum trailer will track inside of your turn much more that the steel one. This makes it more likely you will hit a curb or other obstacle inside your turn. Glenn FS 5919 - DJ' Nockamixon Sail Club http://nockamixonsailclub.org

If you dry sail the Scot and lean into the boat on the trailer while setting up or frequently ramp launch, the lower profile of the aluminum Trailex is worth the extra money. If you wetsail and only use a trailer infrequently and for winter storage, or you only launch with a hoist or crane, you might be ok with the steel trailer. My old Scot had a good steel Tee-Nee with a swiveling frame that did many trips to FL from CT successfully (except for blown tires -a separate subject) but ramp launching & retrieving frequently from it was not as easy as my newer Scot with the aluminum. I have never had to dunk the Trailex bearings as the Scot is low enough to slide off at the waters edge no matter the ramp angle, without the transom corner hitting bottom on the way off. Sometimes with the old Tee-Nee, I used the swiveling frame feature to keep from hitting bottom. In 6 years of towing the aluminum Trailex cross-country to Canada, FL, WI, NC frequently, the Trailex as been good. Another thing - with the Scot sitting lower on the trailex, visibility aft over it is now possible thru the cars center rear view mirror. The taller Tee-Nee blocked the view with the Outback I used to tow with. I got hassled by a cop once because he thought I couldn't see properly aft.

I have a folding galvanized TeeNee trailer and I think it's fine for most uses. It's easy to launch on a ramp or from the beach at our club. Boat does sit higher, but I use a small step ladder to get on board. The biggest issue is the rear visibility like Hot Wheels mentioned. When towing with my vw passat, I can't see anything through my inside rearview mirror, standard side mirrors are almost useless as well. That's why on longer trips I use a taller SUV.

Hello, Does anyone know the outside width of the Trailex trailer? I'm looking at buying my first used Flying Scot and want to make sure the trailer will fit where I can store it. Length isn't an issue- the width is Thanks, Mark FS ???? Mark