Tennessee Trailers/Anybody know anything about them?

[Sadie]

Was at a boat show over the weekend looking at new units. Getting ready to fish every lake and river that I can after retiring. I was talking seriously to a salesman for Chrestliner/Honda/Shorelander (1850 Sportfish/130 4stroke/2400# ) and got to the trailer being a roller. I asked to have a bunk instead of the roller Shorelander he had setting under it. He switched me over immediately to Tennessee trailers. I am not at all familiar with them. Why did he try to switch me over/Why not a Shorelander? Also, wouldn't a 2400# trailer be just a size too small. Any input appreciated

[David/MN]

Hi Sadie,

Nice Boat! You would be very happy with this combo.

2400lbs.... Lets do the quick math


Boat = 1470 Dry Weight
Motor = 496
Fuel = 234 (1 gallon = ~6lbs x 39 Gallon tank)

That alone puts you at 2200 without any toys, batteries, trolling motor, etc.... Personally I would go to a 3100, others would say 2800 is ok. Strongly consider brakes on the trailer.

Most dealer buy trailers in bulk, chances are the dealer your talking too has some Tennessee trailers in stock. I have not heard much about the Tennessee products, but you know that Shorelander, EZ Loader, and Eagle are good trailers. Crestliner just started marketing Eagle trailers to their dealers, so your dealer might be able to source one at the right price for you.

I know a Rep that handled Tennessee for a while, if needed I can get more info for you if thats where you end up...

Good Luck

dw

[Sadie]

Thanks David, It sounds like you know your stuff. I kind of figured that the trailer was undersize and had reservations about the switch in trailers. Makes sense to me. I also talked in depth with the factory rep for Chrestliner (out of Milwaukee) about all the negative posts on Chrestliner. I have looked at this boat for three years now along with other units but after all the bad news on the boards, I was very reluctant to shell out 25 grand for a possible problem unit. He spend a lot of time going over some of the past posts. I feel much better about possibly getting one now. I appreciate your input.

[David/MN]

Sadie,

Your Welcome!

I owned a 1750 SportFish, and for the last three have been running a 2050 SportFish. I can't say enough good things about my experiences with both the boats and with the factory. Living in Minnesota I went to the factory for a tour before I bought, which helped me to better understand the build proces, you will not be disapointed. If you need any help let me know.

Take Care
dw

[WAZ]

Stay away from tennesse trailers. Have one 2001 under my Crestliner. Would never have another. Look at what the 2002 Crestliners had underneath them at the 2002 RCL Championships, EAGLE. What did they have in 2001 Tennesse. Wonder why they switched to a better trailer. I believe what you are getting is a leftover that no one else wanted not a overstock. Bearings popped first 100 miles. Bunks broke after 500 miles.

[Sadie]

Man! this place is worth it's weight in gold for information. I sure do appreciate all the info. Still listening/Thanks a lot.

[Larry--Southern Indiana]

I have a 2000 Tennessee bunk trailer under my Crestliner CVX 182 with a 150 EFI. No problems with the trailer. Mine is rated for 3,800 lbs. I ordered mine with brakes. It is more than enough for my rig. It is very well made. When I go to park after putting the boat in the water, I look at other trailers that are under well know bassboats on the way back to the water. It is a better built trailer than alot of them I look at. They are well made. Just get enough trailer to start out with.

[Dan]

I believe Tennessee Trailer is as good of trailer for the money as you can buy. The 1850 Sportfish should have a 2600lb minium cap.