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24 September 2019, 12:18
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Inverness
Boat name: "Skua"
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235023961
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
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Extreme v SBS
Hi there, I'm looking to get a new trailer for my Avon Searide 4.7mtr. SBS and Extreme seem to be very popular but would welcome any thoghts or recomendations..
Cheers, Colin
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24 September 2019, 13:50
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,557
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had an SBS no problems after sales were good too not had an extreme
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24 September 2019, 20:26
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Inverness
Boat name: "Skua"
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235023961
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g
had an SBS no problems after sales were good too not had an extreme
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Thanks Jeff, lots of options out there so appreciate your comments !
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24 September 2019, 20:34
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,557
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Best trailer was a bramber solid lasted well for info, enjoyed your video on your site too Colin
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24 September 2019, 22:19
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Inverness
Boat name: "Skua"
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235023961
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g
Best trailer was a bramber solid lasted well for info, enjoyed your video on your site too Colin 
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Cheers Jeff...
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24 September 2019, 22:47
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: sheffield
Boat name: barracuda
Make: Humber 7.6 mts
Length: 7m +
Engine: 200HP mercury
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 181
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hi had 3 extreme marine trailers in the past just bought another this year the new single axle 1900KG all the other manufacturers only go up to a 1800kg (i think) give ross ( the owner) a call its a local independent trailer manufactures and good value also .. https://www.extreme-trailers.co.uk/roller-range.EXTREME TRAILERS
+44 (0) 2380 632535.. thanks Stephen Eyre in Sheffield
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25 September 2019, 07:29
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Inverness
Boat name: "Skua"
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235023961
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
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Originally Posted by stepheneyre
hi had 3 extreme marine trailers in the past just bought another this year the new single axle 1900KG all the other manufacturers only go up to a 1800kg (i think) give ross ( the owner) a call its a local independent trailer manufactures and good value also .. https://www.extreme-trailers.co.uk/roller-range.EXTREME TRAILERS
+44 (0) 2380 632535.. thanks Stephen Eyre in Sheffield
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Thanks Stephen, if it went by customer service / price I reckon extreme would have it, I've been chatting to Yampower in Glasgow and I've been very impressed with their friendly / can do approach.....Nice pic by the way ! Cheers, Col
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25 September 2019, 12:08
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Whitehaven
Boat name: Cerberus
Make: Destroyer 5.8
Length: 5m +
Engine: 115hp Merc 4st
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 462
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You might want to consider Nicholson too. They are another local manufacturer but located a lot closer to you. I have a single axle 1300kg roller trailer and it has been reliable, easy to use etc. The only problem are ones that I've caused myself (always check your wheel nut torques after servicing the hubs!). Only thing to watch is that the bow post is quite tall for a rib but I'm sure they'd do a shorter one for you.
Edit - just noticed they have a rib trailer now that appears to have a shorter post setup.
When I looked a few years ago, they were similar money to the extreme ones but delivery on the extreme from the south coast (or collection costs) were much higher. Nicholson are in Lancaster so only a few hours round trip for me.
Phil M
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25 September 2019, 15:36
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Member
Country: UK - England
Length: 7m +
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 82
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Hmmm not sure I agree with the good after sales service on the SBS.
I bought a new '2000' and was assured it was type approved in EU (I tow abroad) but trying to register it and also then trying to get a COC from them proved so painful I gave up in the end.
Trailer is spot on though, and there are plenty around which normally speaks for itself..!!
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25 September 2019, 15:45
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,557
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Revenger715
Hmmm not sure I agree with the good after sales service on the SBS.
I bought a new '2000' and was assured it was type approved in EU (I tow abroad) but trying to register it and also then trying to get a COC from them proved so painful I gave up in the end.
Trailer is spot on though, and there are plenty around which normally speaks for itself..!!
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bad luck they were ok with me s--t happens
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25 September 2019, 15:48
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Member
Country: UK - England
Length: 7m +
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 82
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Yeah I agree which is why I gave up trying..!
Trailer tows spot on and fits boat beautifully, also build quality seems good.
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01 October 2019, 18:55
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Member
Country: France
Town: Côte d'Azur
Boat name: Beaver Patrol
Make: Avon Searider SR4
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,934
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Have plenty of experience with both. Both are good trailers and both have excellent customer service. However on balance I prefer the Extreme. (I have one under my Searider). Just little things like the way the light board arms fit. Plus if you order a new one you can now choose the colour of the rollers and rubber fittings to match your boat as standard as they make everything in house.
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01 October 2019, 19:00
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,209
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I’ve had a couple of SBS trailers & my biggest complaint was the star washers used to fix the rollers, PITA. Dunno if they still use ‘em.
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01 October 2019, 19:07
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Member
Country: France
Town: Côte d'Azur
Boat name: Beaver Patrol
Make: Avon Searider SR4
Length: 4m +
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,934
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
I’ve had a couple of SBS trailers & my biggest complaint was the star washers used to fix the rollers, PITA. Dunno if they still use ‘em.
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Very valid point. I just had to replace a load of those on an SBS I had knocking around.
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02 October 2019, 07:50
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: denny
Boat name: breezy
Make: northcraft
Length: 6m +
Engine: honda 150
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 888
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The extreme has a rather nasty arrangement with the front beam it cantilevers off 2 10mm u bolts that are cheap and poorly made if these break there will be a major disaster last tango has replaced these a few times and now it’s getting some proper fasteners with a milled straddle plate on it to stop this
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07 December 2019, 08:34
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Boat name: TOP CAT 2
Make: Scorpion 8.1
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250hp HO
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,843
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Exactly. I went through a phase of rescuing man over board rollers that floated away when my boat skewed. Stepped hull which added to the issue. In the end I drilled and split pin every roller.
RM trailers was the nicest roller trailer I had, and they were local for bits. sbs light board arms become difficult to manage after a few dunks too. In contact with sbs customer service now, so far very helpful
I kinda feel all trailers are metal Chassis with some generic off the shelf bits bolted on. There isn’t a huge difference. Look for features you personally value.
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23 December 2019, 11:37
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: glasgow
Boat name: black cat
Make: redbay
Length: 6m +
Engine: suzuki 140hp
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 77
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well I would google boat trailer scotland and check out the reviews of the dealers!! One company that sells Bramber, Rapide, Mersea, Snipe etc have some great reviews!! :-)
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23 December 2019, 20:22
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Thame
Boat name: Free-Flow
Make: Shearwater 6.8
Length: 6m +
Engine: Suzuki 175
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 318
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Originally Posted by gtflash
Exactly. I went through a phase of rescuing man over board rollers that floated away when my boat skewed. Stepped hull which added to the issue. In the end I drilled and split pin every roller.
RM trailers was the nicest roller trailer I had, and they were local for bits. sbs light board arms become difficult to manage after a few dunks too. In contact with sbs customer service now, so far very helpful
I kinda feel all trailers are metal Chassis with some generic off the shelf bits bolted on. There isn’t a huge difference. Look for features you personally value.
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Yeah I spent a load of money on replacement wobble rollers. Eventually put SS jubilee clips on the end of the shafts. Haven’t lost one since. The clip washers are useless and rust in no time.
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24 December 2019, 14:16
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: London/Oxford
Make: Ribcrafts
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150hp/2x115hp
MMSI: 235090215
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,250
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As we tow boats around the country to events we've never dared go for trailers that are not tried and tested so we have largely stuck with usual brands. Over the years we've had;
- De Graff (x2)
- Indespension (x2)
- RM Trailer (x1)
- Rapide (x1)
- SBS (x1)
Never had an Extreme so can't add any details on them really. They do seem to be competitively priced from what I've seen at shows and they do appear to be the "newcomer" to the scene.
The De Graff trailers were very good as was the after sales. Some surface rust appeared on the suspension units but that was all. Very adjustable and very well built. We've have had (I think) 1.9 and 2.8 tonne versions over the years.
Indespension were very good and easy to load. No manufacturing defects but again the suspension units rusted and the brake pad lining came away from the brake pad  but this is more a component issue rather than a manufacturer
The RM Trailer was secondhand and for Thundercat. Basically it was battered when we got it and we replaced everything on it. Seemed OK after that!
The Rapide was under a Ribcraft 585 and we sold it as it was at the end of its life. We got a new SBS with sealed bearings that I was a bit worried about but touch wood it's been 100% and we are doing serious mileage with it. After sales is also good and the team helpful. We were advised to always wait after towing to let bearings cool down before towing on the SBS with the sealed bearings. This seems to have worked as they are holding steady.
Personally given your choice of SBS or Extreme I would go for the SBS due to lack of info on the Extreme and a good experience with the SBS
Chris
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24 December 2019, 18:39
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Inverness
Boat name: "Skua"
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 7m +
Engine: 250hp Suzuki
MMSI: 235023961
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 68
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Thanks Chris all very interesting ! FYI I opted for the extreme trailer in the end, mainly down to dealer location, after sales and cost etc and to date it's seems to have been a pretty sound purchase with nothing notable to report. Thanks again and a very Merry Xmas !
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