I just finished trailer shopping. A new channel trailer with cutout and 4500 pound single axle was in the neightborhood of $4200. A painted tube tandem with swing away tongue was over $5000. This was for a 20' boat.
I went with a much better built, much longer lasting, and much higher weight rating aluminum. It carries 5200 pounds and was made for a 22' boat, so I have full bunk under the boat (most aluminum you have overhang). It was $3200 out the door (title, taxes, plates and all). The only part that is not preferred about it are the galvanized wheels. Anyone want to trade?
http://wakeboatworld.com/newTrailer/ (Message edited by OlskoolTige on November 02, 2007)