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Thanks for the recommendations and link. I plan to purchase a 24' boat after moving; not sure if it will be a Yamaha or another brand. Certain items I do not like about current Yamaha boats, including of all things, the trailer (which seems inexcusable to me), and am concerned how Yamaha management is handling obvious issues with their products and loyal customers. Not a knock against the many fine people who design and produce the products, but I need to know their management and distributors are going to make improvements and properly support the product they are selling.
Roller needing to be replaced due to scuffing/scratching the bow. Fender brackets breaking due to excessive vibrations. Cheap plastic fenders. Brand new tires needing to be replaced with radials. My previous boat was a Four Winns which came with a much better custom trailer including loading guides. I do not want to make upgrades to a trailer after purchasing a new boat. I would rather pay more for a custom trailer.
I haven't had issues with vibrations on my trailer like the tandem axle guys seem to have. That being said Yamaha I do wish Yamaha would offer the boats without a trailer from the factory and not force you to find a dealer willing to work something out , if at all. ALL of the Shoreland'r trailers regardless of size come with crap hard plastic bow rollers that scratch the hull. I think all of them also come with bias ply tires regardless of size of trailer. Mine haven't cupped too bad in 2 seasons of lots of trailering but I'd prefer radials if it were an option to spec out. Personally I would rather have plastric fenders than fancy color matched fiberglass ones as all that does is add cost, care and weight. A bass boat trailer this is not! I'm also not a big fan of diamond plate from the 90's so plastic works for my needs.