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Who Are GFAB?
GFAB started with a dream and boat loads of passion in 2008. What followed was years of perfecting designs and building a team of legends. Over those years we have listened to what it is our customers really want from their trailers and we’ve incorporated their feedback in order to keep improving with every new trailer made.
With such a passion for trailers, it’s no wonder GFAB have become New Zealand’s number one premium alloy boat trailer manufacturer, and a growing force in New Zealand’s commercial trailer industry.
The Team of GFAB legends bring together the best components to build your trailer in our factory based Tauranga, New Zealand.
At GFAB we believe you deserve more than a standard trailer, you deserve a complete aluminium towing solution built fit-for-purpose, whether it’s carrying a Boat, Jet Ski, Vehicle, Building Supplies or everything you need for your Summer Holiday.
Why GFAB?
GFAB believe that getting to your destination should be an easy and enjoyable experience.
We build trailers that look great and tow like nothing you’ve ever towed before.
Boats, Jet skis, Non-marine and Commercial use, GFAB make trailers that are lighter, safer and longer lasting than anyone else.
When your boat deserves nothing but the best, it deserves a GFAB
You can buy with confidence knowing that GFAB boat trailers carry a 12 year chassis warranty.
Why Alloy?
A GFAB alloy trailer offer three main advantages.
1. Rust Proof
A trailer chassis that is built to last, even with regular exposure to salt water
2. Light
A GFAB trailer generally weighs in at 15-20% lighter than it’s steel equivalent. This weight saving converts to fuel savings and helps keep you under the legal limits
3. Strong Years of research and development have led to GFAB’s trailers being built tough with a reputation to match.
GFAB Braking
In New Zealand, all trailers with a gross weight over 2000kg require some form of braking. This ranges from hydraulic override brakes on a single axle, through to full braking systems on all axles, depending on the weight and size of the trailer.
The GFAB team know exactly what braking system is going to provide the most safety to you and your passengers, as well as other road users.
All Stainless Steel
All of our braked boat trailers come with a fully stainless steel braking system to reduce the amount of time needed to maintain your trailer.
This includes:
• Braided stainless steel brake lines,
• Stainless brake discs,
• Stainless calipers, and
• Stainless backed brake pads
Our braked non-marine trailers run with non stainless electric drum brakes.
Override Brakes
The system of braking used to keep your boat safe on our trailers rated between 2001 - 2500kg is a hydraulic override system. When the tow vehicle slows, the trailer’s momentum pushes it forward into a brake cylinder which then delivers braking back to the trailer.
Wireless Braking
On our large boat trailers, with a weight limit between 2501-3500kg, we fit a Wireless Braking System. These systems don’t require you to make additional modifications to your tow vehicle, can be switched between suitable vehicles and works with both 12v and 24v power supplies. These systems typically control the amount of braking required and this can be controlled further from inside the vehicle using a wireless controller.
GFAB Chassis
GFAB Chassis are designed and built tough, while remaining light. This is achieved by using high tensile, marine grade aluminium precisely cut and folded to form ‘C section’ frames.
These C section frames are welded together for maximum strength, and a combination of engineered plates and gussets are then welded on, to provide further strength and support to the frame.
The frame is then welded together with cross members which have been designed to allow the boat to sit as low as possible on the trailer. Sitting low allows you the easiest launching and retrieving experience as it requires less water, and makes it a dream to tow.
Finally, the Chassis is lowered onto it’s suspension and axle(s) before all the electrics and final touches are added.
Unihub Axles
We’ve all heard the horror stories of what happens when wheel bearings fail. They’ll remain other people’s horror stories with your boat on a GFAB.
Regardless of size, all GFAB boat and jet ski trailers come fitted with Unihub axles. Unihubs are an innovative axle that’s been engineered and designed in New Zealand to handle New Zealand’s conditions. This gives your trailer a bearing that is stronger, more reliable and safer than a tapered bearing.
You’ll spend less time under your boat and more time in it, as the Unihub’s sealed bearing system keeps the grease in, and the water out! Greasing and replacing your wheel bearings regularly will become a thing of the past.
The careful engineering of the Unihub means they are now stronger than a standard hub and are capable of withstanding the different forces placed upon them, especially the shearing forces placed on them in tandem or triple axle trailers.
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Upgrades
Boatcatches
Launching and retrieving your boat by yourself changes from a dream to a reality when you have a Boatcatch fitted.
These quality stainless steel catches allow you to launch and retrieve your boat on your own!
Available in two different sizes, to suit boats above and below 6m in length.
Walk Boards
Don’t worry about getting your feet wet with GFAB’s walk boards. Fabricated from alloy tread plate, they provide you an extra level of safety and comfort when launching and retrieving your boat.
Available in full and half lengths
70mm Tow Ball and Coupling
If your boat’s at the upper end of the weight limits, up to 6000kg, a 70mm tow ball and coupling add an extra layer of reassurance that your trailer will stay firmly attached to the tow vehicle.
14 Inch Alloy Wheels
If you’re often traveling on roads where you need a little extra clearance beneath your boat such as for rough roads or sterndrive boats. To be sure your boat and outboard are clear, upgrading your wheels to 14 Inches is a great way to do it.
Roller Bunk Upgrade
All GFAB Trailers come with keel rollers and plastic bunks as standard, however these can be upgraded to roller bunks if requested. (Standard on fiberglass boats to protect the gelcoat)
FAQs
Doesn’t Alloy Crack?
We use the best quality, high tensile, marine grade aluminium and have spent a lot of time engineering our trailers to ensure this doesn’t happen. Hence our 12 year warranty.
How Heavy Are Your Trailers?
GFAB Trailers are generally 15-20% lighter than their galvanised steel equivalents.
How Big Are Your Trailers?
GFAB Trailers vary in length and width to be the perfect size for your boat, there is no ‘one size fits most’ approach taken.
How Long Will I Need to Wait?
The team at GFAB pride themselves on being able to offer a 4-6 week lead time from when orders are placed through to completion, however we know sometimes it’s needed urgently and we work case by case to try and make it work when it needs to.
We have been known to get a trailer out in two days when it was needed to replace a trailer urgently.
Is it 100% Aluminium?
The chassis is 100% marine grade aluminium. The suspension and coupling are the only components that cannot be produced in aluminium.
Have You Built a Trailer For My Type of Boat Before?
GFAB work closely with all of New Zealand’s leading boat manufacturers to ensure we have the right trailer available for the latest models of boat as well as an extensive archive of existing boat models that we have built for.
My Boat is Over 3500kg, Can You Help?
No problem, we can produce a Certificate of Fitness alloy trailer which is rated up to 6000kg to safely and legally tow your boat.
12 Year Warranty
The team at GFAB are so confident in the strength of our alloy, coupled with the workmanship of the GFAB Fabrication team, that we offer you a 12 year warranty on your boat trailer’s chassis.
This is the longest boat trailer warranty in New Zealand
The Wider Range
GFAB manufacture a wide range of alloy trailers for both marine and commercial uses. We are continuing to add to the product range so let us know if you’re interested in anything specific and we’ll let you know if it’s something we can do.
White Single Jet Ski Trailer
Roofing Trailer
Black Single Jet Ski Trailer
Covered
Sports Trailer
Double Sportski Trailer
Sportsdeck Trailer
Standard Single Jet Ski Trailer
Black Single Sportski
Flat Deck Trailer
Sportski Tourer
Connect With Us
Keep up to date with the latest from GFAB by following us on Social Media.
@GFABTrailers
Follow our YouTube channel “GFAB TV” to watch testimonials from happy customers and useful tips on trailer care.
Find out more about GFAB and our trailers on our website - www.gfab.co.nz
