Extreme Aluminium Trailers Review

Extreme Boats has long been recognised for its award-winning aluminium vessels, and is now expanding into high-quality aluminium trailers designed to improve the overall experience of getting to and from the water. Purpose-built to match a range of Extreme hulls, these trailers round out a complete package for customers. It’s little wonder alloy trailers are becoming increasingly common beneath trailerboats nationwide – aluminium is lighter and more resistant to corrosion than galvanised steel, making it a logical choice when transporting a valued boat with longevity and reliability in mind.

On that basis, we chose the Extreme tandem-axle, unbraked aluminium model for NZ Fishing News’ Proline Alloy 1860 HT ‘little’ work boat. Tailored specifically to the hull and equipped with generous supporting rollers, it tows beautifully, with excellent balance and no noticeable sway or rattling – even over gravel and uneven terrain. While a tandem-axle setup might seem excessive for a modest 5.7m vessel, it proves its worth for a boat that regularly travels to a variety of locations around the country. The only slight downside is that manoeuvring in tight spaces can be a bit more challenging.