bernieNC Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hoping someone can take a photo for me. I am trailer shopping and have questions/concerns as to where the boat rides on the bunks on an AmeraTrail. I have 2013 TRS w/ a B60 thru hull transducer and I want to make sure it is clear of the bunk. The transducer is in the area of between the strakes forward of the trim tab on the starboard side. Where does the hull sit on the bunks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 I have a 2012 2200 trs sitting on an Ameri Trail. My airman through hull sits directly on top of the bunk. Not crazy about this but that is the way it was when I bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, HoneyB said: I have a 2012 2200 trs sitting on an Ameri Trail. My airman through hull sits directly on top of the bunk. Not crazy about this but that is the way it was when I bought it I hear you. Some say that is OK and some say you may burn in hell. I am trying to avoid it if I can. Need all the help I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 I will get you a pic from under the boat tomorrow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 This where my transducer is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Same picture different side. Bunks on either side of the tabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 That makes me feel good. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Never let a thru hull transducer or a fitting for that matter rest on any bunk. You are asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 hour ago, mustang190 said: Never let a thru hull transducer or a fitting for that matter rest on any bunk. You are asking for trouble. hence the "homework". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 9:22 AM, bernieNC said: hence the "homework". I'm thinking of doing the same, installing a thru hull like the one you have. Currently using a transom mount. How does it read at high speed? and turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 It does well. Hard turns to the opposite side and it sometimes looses signal but does well at speed. I guess nothing is perfect but I can not see myself going back to a transom mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 mine works well in all conditions except sitting on the trailer bunk much better than transom mounts i have had in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 How about a transducer that shoots through the hull ? Any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 $5900 for an AmeraTrail for a 2200, ouch! That is with galvanized rims and standard breaks and still would have to get tags and pay 3% tax to DMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg G Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Try Road King Trailers. They used to supply Pathfinder with trailers and they're made in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcathey Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 I must just be too cheap for an Ameritrails. Are they that much better? I know they are built well but $2500 extra is steep I got a magic tilt that’s been great for 3400, built for the hull with the welded bunk supports, upgraded wheels, etc. We have pulled that sucker everywhere with zero issues this far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 AmeriTrail = Overated . I have owned tons of trailers and never had rotten bunks. Well until I owned an AmeriTrail that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 12 hours ago, dcathey said: I must just be too cheap for an Ameritrails. Are they that much better? I know they are built well but $2500 extra is steep I got a magic tilt that’s been great for 3400, built for the hull with the welded bunk supports, upgraded wheels, etc. We have pulled that sucker everywhere with zero issues this far I have been pricing this trailer for a 22 pathfinder. My concern is the 13" wheels. Do you know what model number you have and the size of the rims? Any info will help. I was quoted "here’s your new price for a welded TCA2244 setup for a Pathfinder 2200. Spare tire, no brakes, PVC guides. SS hardware included. Price is: $3,960." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Owens and Sons is really nice... a dual axle w/14", no brakes, stainless, led lights... custom built...got mine for 2900. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 31 minutes ago, captpn said: Owens and Sons is really nice... a dual axle w/14", no brakes, stainless, led lights... custom built...got mine for 2900. Tell me where I can get one in NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Do not let a transducer lay on a bunk. Cont makes a good trailer under 3k for your pathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcathey Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 8:28 AM, bernieNC said: I have been pricing this trailer for a 22 pathfinder. My concern is the 13" wheels. Do you know what model number you have and the size of the rims? Any info will help. I was quoted "here’s your new price for a welded TCA2244 setup for a Pathfinder 2200. Spare tire, no brakes, PVC guides. SS hardware included. Price is: $3,960." Mine has 14” wheels....I got concerned and measured them...😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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