We build spec-driven custom aluminum trailers for military and government craft, from rigid inflatable boats to heavy patrol boats, including pintle hook couplers for fleet tow vehicles.
Built to the spec
Military and government buyers need a trailer that matches the specification, the boat and the tow vehicle. We quote to your spec sheet, rate the trailer to the loaded weight, and build the frame from aluminum I-beam that won't corrode in salt air or salt water.
Built to last in hard conditions
Galvanized torsion axles, marine disc brakes with stainless pistons, stainless fasteners and sealed LED lighting stand up to salt, sand and heavy use with little maintenance.
What goes into every ABTrailers build
- Aluminum I-beam frame sized to the load, from 7.5 in to 10 in, so the frame never rusts.
- Galvanized torsion axles with removable, replaceable trailing arms, rated to the boat's loaded weight plus a safety margin.
- Marine disc brakes with aluminum calipers and stainless steel pistons, surge or electric over hydraulic, plus Synflex non-corrosive brake lines.
- Carpeted bunks (2x6 up to 4x10) set to your hull's deadrise, on aluminum uprights and cross members.
- Stainless steel fastener package and sealed LED lighting.
- 3-year standard warranty and our corrosion-free guarantee: a custom aluminum trailer is built to last at least three times as long as a painted or galvanized steel trailer.
How a remote custom build works
- Tell us about the boat. Year, make and model, length, beam, deadrise and loaded weight (fuel, engines and gear). Our online quote builder walks you through it.
- Send a few measurements. If you have a trailer now, a handful of measurements from it (bow eye to tires, coupler size, tongue length) tell us how the boat sits. No trailer? Your boat's specs are enough to start.
- We design the trailer to the hull. We choose the weight rating, frame, axles and brakes, and set the bunks to your hull's shape, then send a written quote.
- We build it in San Bernardino. Pick it up at our shop, or we arrange delivery and freight, including crating and ocean shipping to Hawaii and Guam.
Your boat never has to come to our shop.
Questions owners ask
Do you work from government spec sheets?
Yes. Send the spec sheet or solicitation and we'll quote to it.
Can you fit a pintle hook coupler?
Yes, for fleet tow vehicles. We also offer 2 in and 2-5/16 in ball couplers.
Can you build for RIBs?
Yes. Rigid inflatable boats are a common military build for us.
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