Re: Pontoon Trailers
I ahve had BOTH trailers and towed long distances with both. In fact, I dragged a toon 1200 miles once.
The stability of a bunk trailer is much better. I also think they are a lot easier to use than a scissor style, because there are no moving parts. I can launch and recover faster with a bunk style...if the conditions are right....than a scissor style. Driving a scissor trailer requires a bit more concentration. The center of gravity is REALLY low with a scissor trailer (which is good) but the wheel base is very narrow.
BUT, if you launch in shallow area, or have the need to drop-off and pick-up your pontoon, they are the only option.
While I totally agree regarding the caution required to navigate while pulling the narrow wheel base of the scissor trailer, I feel they are much more versatile trailer all around. I actually prefer the scissor for launching and retrieving? Don't assume you must lower it to launch/retrieve! Floating the boat on and off works just fine with the trailer at full height, and it's actually capable of launching in much shallower water that way. Staying dry launching or retrieving is the norm rather than the exception. Another advantage, around seawater, is the pontoons are able to be rinsed easily, and dry quickly. They do not rest on saltwater soaked carpet.
The boat sits lower when on the road, so climbing aboard not that big a deal. At home, you can drop it right down on the ground to clean, load or service if desired? Pull the trailer out from underneath to service it minus the weight of the boat, or to perform any repairs under the boat?
Regarding long distance tows? I pulled ours 1100 mi from SE Mi. to central Florida without incident. I've pulled another similar rig from SE Mi up across the Mackinac Bridge many times (300 mi each way)?
