24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

[Cubbyblue22]

For this year I've been looking at getting the trailer for my pontoon boat and I've recently gone with a bunk style trailer instead of the scissor type because of safety and a much nicer ride. So I found someone on craigslist that sells brand new 24' bunk style trailers that are galvanized, tandem axle for $1,650. I think it's a great deal and am going ahead and buying it unless somebody here has a really bad run in with these type of trailers. It's a Sandbar brand and I cant find much information on them but it looks like a very nice trailer. Let me know if any of you find anything wrong with these or if you've had a problem with them in the past. Thank you!

 

[lncoop]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

Is this an example of one? http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/2119794921.html If so, to be honest with you Cubby, I don't like it for a couple of reasons. First, the axles are short. The way it's set up all the support for the bunks is cantilevered. Okay I guess, but I wouldn't trust it. Normal road bounce will put enormous stress on the weld joints. I'd rather have the tires under the weight. Second, there's no boarding ladder. That may sound like a petty concern, but it won't for long. Trust me. For a couple hundred bucks more I'd much prefer something like this. http://www.pontoonstuff.com/pontoon-boat/815-pontoon-trailer-tandem-axle-for-22-.asp

 

[Water logged]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

With those short axles and the load setting up high that trailer will ride worse than a scissor trailer, because the scissor load sits much lower.

Glenn

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

You really need to pass on that one Blue.

 

[Cubbyblue22]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

Ha so funny, all of a sudden my Iboats/forums site wasn't working for the past day and I had put the order in. I just got it working literally 10 seconds ago and went in and cancelled my order. I have a ladder for it that I can mount on it already so I figured it would be worth the money but the guy was very convincing that it would haul my boat.....BUT now that I looked at the pontoonstuff trailer, I would much rather have that. Thank you VERY much!!!

 

[Cubbyblue22]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

Better yet, I just bought the one from pontoonstuff.com.......they really are much nicer and I like how the axle's are much heavier and the ladder is a must as I just went and looked at one with it. Thanks again!!

 

[lncoop]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

Good deal Cubby. Glad it all worked out for you. I've always been pleased when dealing with the Pontoonstuff folks. Be sure and post a pic of your newly matched rig some time.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

PS has nice trailers and stand behind what they sell. You will be much happier and safer with that one.

 

[dguyme]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

For this year I've been looking at getting the trailer for my pontoon boat and I've recently gone with a bunk style trailer instead of the scissor type because of safety and a much nicer ride. So I found someone on craigslist that sells brand new 24' bunk style trailers that are galvanized, tandem axle for $1,650. I think it's a great deal and am going ahead and buying it unless somebody here has a really bad run in with these type of trailers. It's a Sandbar brand and I cant find much information on them but it looks like a very nice trailer. Let me know if any of you find anything wrong with these or if you've had a problem with them in the past. Thank you!

hi I am also looking at these trailers!! have you been able to find any more info on them??? I have a scissor trailer now--works good but looking for more stability.

 

[dguyme]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

just read all the forum answers!! never showed up when I was here a few minutes ago!! I agree with everyone--with those axles is basically a scissor trailer only cantilevered--i'm passing on it!!!

 

[Cubbyblue22]

Re: 24' Sandbar Pontoon Trailer

Yeah I actually drove to Indiana this past Saturday and picked up my new trailer from PontoonStuff and wow was I amazed at what I got for the money. Honestly one of the nicest trailers I've seen on the market.