Tom's New Triad Trailer

After researching the trailer market, Tom Grimes decided to purchase a new Triad trailer to fit his Pacific Seacraft Flicka BEN MAIN, Jr. Initially, he contacted Loadmaster Trailer in Ohio since they were much closer to Michigan than Triad. But Loadmaster’s price seemed to wander and it appeared that they had never built a Flicka Trailer. He called Triad and learned they had already built fourteen trailers for Flicka owners. Tom placed his order with Triad for a trailer to fit a Pacific Seacraft Flicka. with the following specifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

STANDARD Goodyear Marathon Tires Stainless steel fenders Seven adjustable swivel pads Carpeted keel support Trailer tongue extension Retracting dual caster wheels on tongue Two speed winch with strap Adjustable bow stop C-Channel frame construction Dual Tor-flex torsion bar axles Tongue jack OPTIONS Dico hydraulic surge brake system Four wheel stainless steel disc brakes Each axle 4,500 lb capacity Back-up surge brake release Trailer completely hot dip galvanized Two 5,000 pound rear stabilizing jacks Spare tire and trailer mount

The adjustable bow stop allows you to balance the load.

The trailer is obviously of quality construction. Maybe the best thing about this trailer is that everything is welded together. Except for the spare tire support and the keel guides, nothing is bolted to the frame. Since Tom needed to travel to New York, continuing on to Connecticut would not mean many extra miles. He placed the order and then drove east to pick up the trailer. The trip back was behind his Toyota one-ton. This truck wasn’t strong enough for the Flicka and even the trailer’s weight was noticeable. This truck has been replaced with the Dodge three-quarter ton truck with a V-10 engine and towing package. Standard D.O.T. lighting, keel guide and keel support.

Leveling stands for stable winter storage. Dual caster wheels. Torsion bar axles and amidships hull support.

The trailer extension is secured at the tongue of the trailer.

The coupler is a 10,000 pound model to fit a 2 5/16 inch ball.

Secured brake lines & wiring. The extension is held by two pins and three brackets.