In 2012 I purchased a brand new Triton 19XS riding on a 2012 Marine Master trailer with Gatorhyde coating. 3.5 years later and the trailer is rusting apart, so bad the fenders have rusted to the point that the brackets holding the carpet to the fenders have rusted through and is seperating. I spoke with Marine Master and here is their response: The use of this model trailer in brackish water or near brackish water will result with problems with the finish of the trailer. Our steel trailer with paint ,gatorhyde or gaterhyde with paint is not recommended for use in this environment.
OK, so the answer is their answer and there is nothing I can do about it except never purchase another Marine Master trailer. I am sure the water I fish in is brackish, but it is fresh enough for large mouth bass. Looking at other trailers (painted and gatorhyde) during local weekend tournaments and none have anywhere near the rust as my trailer.
My problem is the loan for the boat also includes the motor and trailer. So, I cannot get the title for the trailer until the loan is settled. I am not sure about the rest of you, but I cannot pay off a new boat in 3.5 years.
So, my question to the group is; has anyone ever had to replace a trailer for your boat when you did not have the title? If so, how did you go about replacing the trailer? I do not think it is possible to remove the fenders and replace them and Marine Master did not offer a single solution other than it is not a warranty issue.
Thank you for your time.