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Large center console on a custom quad-axle aluminum ABTrailers trailer
California center console fishing boat on a tandem-axle aluminum ABTrailers trailer with aluminum wheels
Pontoon boat on a triple-axle aluminum ABTrailers trailer at a Hawaii boat ramp
Classic center console boat on a tandem-axle aluminum ABTrailers trailer in Guam
Pontoon boat on a custom triple-axle aluminum ABTrailers trailer with black aluminum wheels

We are the West Coast’s

Leader in custom boat trailers

We can build your custom catamaran, sport fishing, search and rescue, or military boat trailer without your boat ever having to visit our shop.

A quad-axle trailer built around a large center console.

Quality workmanship

At ABTrailers, you get better quality construction and design. Our cost-conscious management is dedicated to the best trailer manufacturing and repair in the industry.

Certified & compliant

Our crew are highly skilled and have years of experience. We don’t cut any corners when it comes to your custom trailer or our people’s training, safety, and compliance.

Best price guaranteed

Since we are the manufacturer, you pay no salesman commissions. Along with customer satisfaction and our three-year standard warranty, ABT is the best value for your dollar.

25+ Years of experience

We want to be your trailer builder, trailer maintenance and trailer repair all in one place.

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Custom quad-axle ABTrailers trailer carrying a large center console

About us

No one has built custom boat trailers longer than us

For over 25 years in business we are the trusted leaders of aluminum boat trailers on the West Coast of the USA. We are the most experienced in welded, fastened or riveted trailers. No one has done it longer.

We strive to provide our clients with the best quality service possible to gain their full satisfaction. With our preciseness, innovative design, and explicit attention to detail, ABTrailers are the finest aluminum trailers on the market.

“Simply said, the ABT team builds the best trailer on the west coast.”

George Kibby, “Dos Pelones”
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Trusted by 4,000+ customers

Trailers for the boats stock trailers can’t fit

Heavy offshore hulls, twin-hull catamarans and working craft are where off-the-shelf trailers fail on fit and safety. That is the work we specialize in.

Also: pontoon trailers · all custom aluminum trailers · shipping to Hawaii · shipping to Guam. Typical build time: 4–6 weeks, depending on the build.

Your boat never has to visit our shop

Most custom builders need your boat on their floor. We build from your measurements, so a 40-foot catamaran in Hawaii or a patrol boat on duty gets a fitted trailer without the haul.

We ship beyond the mainland, including Hawaii and Guam. Tell us where you launch and we’ll work out freight with you.

Send us your measurements
  1. Measure

    You send your boat’s details and a few measurements from your current trailer. Our quote form shows you exactly where to measure.

  2. Design

    We design the trailer around your hull: bunks, side guides, bow stop and axle placement set for your boat, not pulled off a lot.

  3. Fabricate

    Our crew welds, fastens or rivets the frame in aluminum, built to stand up to salt water.

  4. Deliver

    Your trailer arrives fitted to your boat and ready for the ramp, or ships to your island by freight.

One trailer instead of three

Painted and galvanized steel rusts, especially in salt water. Every custom ABTrailer is guaranteed corrosion free and to last at least three times as long.

Add the 3-year standard warranty and factory-direct pricing, and the trailer that costs more up front is the one that costs less to own.

Painted or galvanized steel: replaced as it corrodes
One custom aluminum ABTrailer

Based on our guarantee of at least three times the life of a painted or galvanized trailer.

Aluminum trailer frames under construction on the ABTrailers shop floor in San Bernardino, with a finished rail stamped ABTrailers (818) 780-1594
Frames in progress on our shop floor, San Bernardino, CA.

Dedication & mission

Quality craftsmanship. Quality service.

Dedication

Our crew are highly skilled and have years of experience. Most of all, they enjoy building and fabrication!

Our mission

To manufacture custom aluminum trailers to exacting standards, utilizing only top quality materials and parts.

Every build is configured to your boat. These are the choices we’ll walk through with you:

FrameAluminum
AxlesSingle, dual, triple or quad
BrakesSurge or electric over hydraulic. Stainless steel brakes available.
Bow stopWelded V, adjustable V, roller, field goal, “T” bowstand or “H” post
Tires & wheels14", 15" or 16". Standard or Goodyear upgrade. Aluminum wheels in gloss black, silver or gun metal.
Coupler2", 2-5/16" or pintle hook
Bunks2×6, 2×8, 4×8 or 4×10 bunk boards
UpgradesAluminum side guides, boarding ladders, extended or slide tongue, spare tire & mount, utility box, vault hubs, bow stand ladder

Build your quote

Five short steps. Skip anything you’re not sure about and our team will fill the gaps with you. Your answers save on this device as you go.

Your boat

Year, make and model tell us your hull shape. Weight means with fuel and supplies aboard.

Boat type
ft
ft
lb
°
Engine type
Fuel
Engine in center or stern
Step hull

A builder replies within 1 business day. Typical build time: 4–6 weeks.

Service, repair and parts

Your trailer builder, trailer maintenance and trailer repair in one place. We work on the trailers we build and the ones we didn’t.

Maintenance

Bearings, brakes, lights and tires checked and serviced so your trailer is ready before the season, not at the ramp.

Repair

Frame, bunk, axle and brake repairs by the same crew that fabricates our trailers. If a repair doesn’t make sense, we’ll tell you honestly.

Parts

Replacement parts shipped to the mainland, Hawaii and beyond. Call or email with your trailer info to order.

Request service or parts

Questions we hear most

Does my boat need to come to your shop?

No. We build custom trailers without your boat ever visiting our shop. You send your boat’s details and a few measurements from your current trailer, and we design the trailer around your hull.

What are your trailers made of?

Aluminum. We build welded, fastened and riveted aluminum trailers, and we don’t use painted or galvanized steel.

What warranty do you offer?

Every custom trailer comes with a 3-year standard warranty. Each custom aluminum trailer is also guaranteed corrosion free and to last at least three times as long as a painted or galvanized trailer.

Do you build catamaran trailers?

Yes. Catamaran trailers are one of our specialties, along with sport fishing, search and rescue, and military boat trailers. Each one is fitted to the hull spacing and shape of your boat.

Do you ship trailers to Hawaii and Guam?

Yes. We ship beyond the mainland, including Hawaii and Guam, and we ship replacement parts too. Tell us where you launch in your quote and we’ll work out freight with you.

Why buy factory direct?

We are the manufacturer, so there’s no dealer markup or salesman commission in your price. You also deal directly with the people who design and build your trailer.

What do you need to quote my trailer?

Your boat’s year, make and model, length, width (W), deadrise (DR) and weight with fuel and supplies, plus the A, B, C, D and T measurements from your current trailer if you have one. Catamarans and pontoons add bunk spacing and center guide measurements. Our online quote builder walks you through each one, and you can skip anything you’re unsure of.

Can you repair or service my existing trailer?

Yes. We’re a full-service shop for trailer maintenance, repair and parts, whether or not we built your trailer.

Do you build for agencies and the military?

Yes. We build search and rescue and military boat trailers to spec, including pintle-hook couplers for fleet tow vehicles. Send your spec sheet with your quote request.

How long does a custom trailer take to build?

Typically 4–6 weeks. Build time varies with the trailer, so we confirm it in your quote.

Talk to a builder

Every quote is reviewed by our team. Call or email and you’ll reach people who build trailers.

(818) 780-1594
sales@abtrailers.com

Contactus today

Call (818) 780-1594 or email sales@abtrailers.com. Tell us about your boat and we’ll start your custom quote.

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