Wanting a new Allison

[BlueallyXB21]

Emron (air craft type paint) paint is also an option that might be tougher. Just a thought. Sounds like you guys are in a very harsh environment that needs special attention.

[fishnfireman]

I paid extra to have them clear coat with emron.
that stuff is normally great. This trailer almost acts like the primer did not stick good.

i have been seeing a few aluminum trailers that look good !

it just aggravates me to buy the best and highest priced performance boat on the market. and not have a trailer to match.... I say this because I have had trailers that were of that quality. and did not have to do anything special to keep them looking nice under the same conditions.

[froggy]

FnF,

When Allison was using SMT trailers, they were channel iron and lasted pretty good. I think they switched in the mid-90's. We always preferred to use TI (Trailers, Inc.) trailers so we ordered the boats w/o trailer and supplied our own. My new trailer is a TI (now called EZ Loader Custom).

I think the Boatmate would last OK if they used heavy wall, American made, tube and spent a few more $$$$ on the prep before painting. All the ones we see, around here, look just like yours. When Boatmate finally switched to using stainless fasteners, that helped some. The re-paints seem to hold up better too.

froggy

[Props4u2]

Darris did have Boatmate use a heavier wall tubing starting in 2006.

[tomoad]

sanderson marine, can they redone my sportmaster lu, I'm having tremendous steering torque, and is undrivable, considering titus & you all

[steady]

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be glad to meet you at the lake and let you try the boat. Also check out
the website at http://www.allisonboats.com.

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MAN, that Bassport Pro is my dream boat. i saw a guy running an XB2003 with a Merc 260 (i think) last weekend in the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza. we were fishing near each other all day, and he'd take off from the back of a cut and that Merc would start screamin and the boat was freakin incredible. i had a good time just seeing him flyin around. anyways, i plan on having an Allison one day, but until then I will just enjoy seein you guys run around!

[podge]

Allison will have several of the new model bassboats on display at
the boat races on July 3rd and 4th at Kingston,Tn. Try to stop by if
you can.

[steady]

whew, thats a long haul! what races and where can i get more info? I'd love to get to ride in one. i dont necessarily have any plans this weekend and could pack up and go.

[steady]

actually i was thinking kingsport, kingston is only about 2 hours. i will try to be there

[dspencer]

My boat don't "fly" like some of the higher horsepower boats. It doesn't seem to have a problem with most of the 200/225 cookie cutter boats though.


Fireman, have you ever thought about getting the trailer frame coated with some of that bed coating?

[fishnfireman]

David,

I sure have.....But after I saw one that was about two years old. I decided against doing it.
The thing had fadded out real bad....