Brianinpdx Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Last year I had a lot of amazing help from MB putting together a very special boat. The Pearl White was the first they'd shot and it turned out awesome. I spent a lot of time in the details to build a boat that would represent both Exile and of course MB out there on the water. I was really surprised how many people came up to me and said how they had followed the build from the start. It was a really fun build! This year we are going to try and raise the bar!!!! I want to build the ultimate MB. For those of you that I've personally reached out to and asked for your opinions I truly appreciate your insights. These damn builds can be incredibly complicated. Details details details, right? I'll feed everyone pictures as they become available. Your comments and input are always appreciated! This boat will debut at the Portland January boat show. -Brian @Exile Today the trailer got locked down: Here's another picture Spec'd as follows: BoatMateTrailer Triple (with 3 axle brakes) Bow Stop Standard Bow Step: 2 step ladder with tongue Fender Option: Fender with Valence Jack: Fulton F2 single wheel Jack Lights: Surface mount LED lights Lights (runway): Blue Mats: None (Custom Gator Mats in the plan) Spare Tire Assembly: 18” side mount Transom options Transom Step S/S Retractable Transom Winch: Standard Wheels: Mayham 8030B Trailer Color: Gloss Black dobber, Alliecat21, adam4x4 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondatech117 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Very cool, love the runway lights option. I like the built in steps in front too, I added mine after purchase, the boat is too damn tall to get into on the trailer. Can't wait to see the plans for this one. Whatever happened to the lighted rub rail that was supposed to be on the current boat? And what is becoming of the current boat, selling outright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 LED Rail on the white build was a problem because of the end / corner caps that MB uses to hold down the factory rail. For the '17 build, I have designed my own caps that will be "printed" to accept the larger radius of the LED Rail. Denis at Pure audio will be installing the whole system start to finish. Current boat is gone to a new home in Las Vegas this last week! I actually visited this weekend for some surf fun! Shawndoggy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 LED lights on the trailer guide posts would be a very nice addition and in my opinion extremely functional as well. Brianinpdx and oldsmobiledriver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondatech117 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Did you decide on hydro dip for the tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Lights everywhere! There can never be enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettLee3232 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Can't wait, trailer looks like the boats going to look like the Bat Mobile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeTJ Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Very cool, but I'm curious what the point of a triple axle trailer for a point this size would be. Just for the "wow" factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I thought this build was gonna be like fight club. WE DON'T TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB. Alliecat21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 @OJ I decided to go triple on the trailer because I do a lot of towing. Last year I put a lot of miles on the trailer and I think the boat is heavy enough to justify more axles (and brakes) for that matter. It'll ride better, looks wow, and adds more stability on the road. I think MB has really stepped up its game by offering Boatmate trailers as part of their offering for 2017. Do I need the bow step ladder, runway lights, surface mount led brakes lights, two tone trailer paint and custom gatorstep pads? No-- not really but it sure will be cool The Donfather, BrettLee3232, JeffO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightMax Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 You just keep it up Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand2snow Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 FYI, the bow ladder is cool but it's a pain to work around when winching up the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 My boat mate is almost 5 years old. Might only have 2500 miles on it and sits outside under trees. I had to replace the front rails due to loading the boat with the bow bag full too many times but the quality of the trailer and the paint shows they're well built compared to other trailers I've had. Including "quality" car haulers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Shout out to The DonFather for making a special trip over to MB and picking up all the metal parts for me. Going to get these babies dialed in with some custom HydroDip and Powder coating > then back to MB for install as the boat gets built. #nextlevel #zerochromeonthisboat MidnightMax, Hyperryd, BrettLee3232 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garys929 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hi Brian Looks good Sir. I have both the the runway lights (White) and the front steps on my trailer. Both are must have in my mind. One more option you may want to add is a second under trailer spare tire mount for those long trips. If BoatMate standard winch is a Fulton F2 I would have that removed it's very poorly designed. I had one and it failed in less 6 months - replaced with XLT winch. One last item I don't see as an option or a standard feature is Prop Cage rollers. Brianinpdx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Gary - thanks for that input!!! I think the Prop cage rollers are standard as I didn't see it as a build option. Good point on the spare! I did a bunch of hydro dipping research today... oh boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garys929 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Another option I was thinking may work is the two-tone paint on the trailer. Maybe Jet Black Metal Flake or Indigo Metal Flake as ascent color. Saw all the parts at Pure Audio on Saturday can't wait to see them after they been hydro dip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Those guys at Pure Audio always got fun stuff going on don't they! So about this trailer--- I've gone back and forth about the 2 tone. The Entire boat is going to be BLACK PEARL with ghosted graphics. I'm a bit worried that if i bling the trailer it'll take a way from the boat bling. Maybe better to opt for gloss black and Matte black out the fenders to go with some of the matte I'm doing on other area's of the boat? What you think? scottdpfister 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I'm a big fan of gloss and matte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondatech117 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Me too, I did a bike once with gloss and flat black and really liked it. The only down side to matte is if you get a scratch or scuff on it you can't buff or rub it out. I think that contrast of the two look awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Working on my build also. Should I do 2 or three steps on the front of the trailer. Plan to order next week. clovenburg and mbalsiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I really prefer satin black over matte. It is so much "blacker". Still doesn't shine but it just absorbs light. Here was one of my boats in satin black with gloss accents. The yellow just popped against the satin black. In full sun Matte can just get really dark grey. The Donfather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunchbox Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Brian, if you trailer that much won't the Matte be a little harder to clean? Especially if you do it on the fenders? Might not be a big concern but worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianinpdx Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hypper got me thinking.... Damn that satin looks Legit on that boat! @lunchbox good point. My plan was to gloss black the whole trailer from the factory and then have my friends over at gator step wrap the fenders in a matte or satin black with custom gator step on the trailer. My thought was if it gets beat up over the year or so I have the boat then I could always pull the wrap off the fenders and re-apply or go gloss black on year to. In effect the matte just acting like colored fender guards. Know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Rhino lined matte black with gator step would be killer. The mud and water spots on my trailer drive me crazy! B_RAD and Brianinpdx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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