Mackay Multi-Link Expands Range with New Aluminum Trailer   

As the recreational boat market shifts towards larger styled boats, Mackay Multi-Link has developed a new boat trailer, one which is stronger, yet lighter to allow more easily accessible towing requirements.

“This new aluminum trailer has been developed due to the trend for people wanting bigger, more optioned-up boats” comments Kevin Nestadt, Managing Director of Mackay Multi-Link, “what people don’t realise however, is the bigger the boat and the more options included, the heavier the overall load, thus the bigger the vehicle required to tow it”.

“As the government gets tougher on towing regulations, every kilo counts, which is why our R&D department developed this durable, yet light-weight trailer” says Kevin.

In 2005, Mackay Multi-Link was approached to manufacture an aluminium trailer, capable of being towed behind a standard 4WD. “We’d always had plans to venture into this market, but the demand was very low. But now the trend has shifted towards bigger boats, requiring heavier engines and more fuel, meaning the overall weight can exceed the maximum towing capacity of the standard family 4WD, thus our new aluminum model offers a substantial cost-weight saving” comments Kevin

“The demand for our new line of aluminum trailers is mainly in the top-end of boats, from 6.5m upwards, but is available in all sizes. The high strength-weight ratio of our aluminum trailers, allows you to safely tow a 7m cruiser behind a traditional 4WD, thus avoiding costly upgrades to vehicles”. Kevin adds, “this weight saving is between 20-25% across the board, which is a substantial difference in the upgrade of a new vehicle to be used purely for towing”.

Mackay Multi-Link has been manufacturing trailers for the past 30 years. Australian owned and operated, the company is famed for its innovative design process and user-friendly features, such as precise guide-on systems, galvanised springs and mesh walkways. With a wide variety of trailers, whatever your style of boating or budget, Mackay Multi-Link are the preferred trailer for those who value durability and performance.

“Sure there are cheaper trailers on the market, but they simply do not offer the same performance benefits. Boating should be a pleasurable experience, yet all too often I see days on the water ruined by badly rigged trailers and severe hull damage caused due to poor trailer design. Furthermore, our dedicated team and responsive after-market service is unparalleled in the industry” adds Kevin.

“Aluminium offers better weather protection too, due to its robust qualities against wear and tear, particularly in exposed coastal areas where salt can aggressively corrode traditional trailers” says Kevin.