boat trailers

[wscherf]

I am building a 16' stitch and tape sailboat. It has a nice round cross section and will weigh about 450 lbs. all up.

Looking around, I find that the commercial trailer manufacturers are geared to short, flat-bottomed, big-engined fg boats.

Can anybody direct me toward a company or individual who makes relatively long, light trailers for us wooden boat types?

[wscherf]

I am building a 16' stitch and tape sailboat. It has a nice round cross section and will weigh about 450 lbs. all up.

Looking around, I find that the commercial trailer manufacturers are geared to short, flat-bottomed, big-engined fg boats.

Can anybody direct me toward a company or individual who makes relatively long, light trailers for us wooden boat types?

[wscherf]

I am building a 16' stitch and tape sailboat. It has a nice round cross section and will weigh about 450 lbs. all up.

Looking around, I find that the commercial trailer manufacturers are geared to short, flat-bottomed, big-engined fg boats.

Can anybody direct me toward a company or individual who makes relatively long, light trailers for us wooden boat types?

[Bruce Hooke]

One idea I've been considering for carrying a couple of canoes, or a rowboat, and that I've seen others do, is getting a utility trailer, extending the tongue and building a suitable structure on top to carry the boats in question. A variation on this idea might work for you...

[Bruce Hooke]

One idea I've been considering for carrying a couple of canoes, or a rowboat, and that I've seen others do, is getting a utility trailer, extending the tongue and building a suitable structure on top to carry the boats in question. A variation on this idea might work for you...

[Bruce Hooke]

One idea I've been considering for carrying a couple of canoes, or a rowboat, and that I've seen others do, is getting a utility trailer, extending the tongue and building a suitable structure on top to carry the boats in question. A variation on this idea might work for you...

[skuthorp]

I have Macgreggor, hull about 70lb and 16ft, and single handle it on top of a sedan. Any heavier, like the ELF I intand to build next will need a trailer. I agree about standard commercial product, meant for glass or tin, and s/hand are full of rust. I intend to buy a wheel and spring set and have a local firm build me a long bar trailer using steel chanel. Doorstop built his from a wheelset and hardwood. I've seen some great light-weight commercial products on this forum from the USA, including, I think, a kit.
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[ 06-10-2003, 05:21 AM: Message edited by: skuthorp ]

[skuthorp]

I have Macgreggor, hull about 70lb and 16ft, and single handle it on top of a sedan. Any heavier, like the ELF I intand to build next will need a trailer. I agree about standard commercial product, meant for glass or tin, and s/hand are full of rust. I intend to buy a wheel and spring set and have a local firm build me a long bar trailer using steel chanel. Doorstop built his from a wheelset and hardwood. I've seen some great light-weight commercial products on this forum from the USA, including, I think, a kit.
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[ 06-10-2003, 05:21 AM: Message edited by: skuthorp ]

[skuthorp]

I have Macgreggor, hull about 70lb and 16ft, and single handle it on top of a sedan. Any heavier, like the ELF I intand to build next will need a trailer. I agree about standard commercial product, meant for glass or tin, and s/hand are full of rust. I intend to buy a wheel and spring set and have a local firm build me a long bar trailer using steel chanel. Doorstop built his from a wheelset and hardwood. I've seen some great light-weight commercial products on this forum from the USA, including, I think, a kit.
http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=001057
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[ 06-10-2003, 05:21 AM: Message edited by: skuthorp ]

[Steven R]

Checkout Castlecraft. Ordering is by phone (when you can get them), but they have a nice selection of anodized aluminum and steel trailers.

Castecraft (http://www.castlecraft.com/boat_trailers.htm)

[Steven R]

Checkout Castlecraft. Ordering is by phone (when you can get them), but they have a nice selection of anodized aluminum and steel trailers.

Castecraft (http://www.castlecraft.com/boat_trailers.htm)

[Steven R]

Checkout Castlecraft. Ordering is by phone (when you can get them), but they have a nice selection of anodized aluminum and steel trailers.

Castecraft (http://www.castlecraft.com/boat_trailers.htm)

[Chuck Hancock]

Actually, I'm Mac's son Chuck replying here. I spent nearly 18 years selling components to trailer mfgr.s of all types. Finding a premade trailer exactly suited to any kind of custom load is near impossible. Making a trailer is very simple. Check out Redneck Trailer's website. They can supply all of the stuff you need to make any kind of trailer you want except the structural steel. Small utility trailers are ridiculously simple. Contact your local state patrol office or appropriate DMV division, (depending on your state), to ascertain the relevent guidelines and requirements. And remember, it's most likely that your trailer will have to be licensed, and therefore TAXED, so save ALL of your reciepts for materials used, or you'll make some pencil-pusher-with-an-attitude's day!

[Chuck Hancock]

Actually, I'm Mac's son Chuck replying here. I spent nearly 18 years selling components to trailer mfgr.s of all types. Finding a premade trailer exactly suited to any kind of custom load is near impossible. Making a trailer is very simple. Check out Redneck Trailer's website. They can supply all of the stuff you need to make any kind of trailer you want except the structural steel. Small utility trailers are ridiculously simple. Contact your local state patrol office or appropriate DMV division, (depending on your state), to ascertain the relevent guidelines and requirements. And remember, it's most likely that your trailer will have to be licensed, and therefore TAXED, so save ALL of your reciepts for materials used, or you'll make some pencil-pusher-with-an-attitude's day!

[Chuck Hancock]

Actually, I'm Mac's son Chuck replying here. I spent nearly 18 years selling components to trailer mfgr.s of all types. Finding a premade trailer exactly suited to any kind of custom load is near impossible. Making a trailer is very simple. Check out Redneck Trailer's website. They can supply all of the stuff you need to make any kind of trailer you want except the structural steel. Small utility trailers are ridiculously simple. Contact your local state patrol office or appropriate DMV division, (depending on your state), to ascertain the relevent guidelines and requirements. And remember, it's most likely that your trailer will have to be licensed, and therefore TAXED, so save ALL of your reciepts for materials used, or you'll make some pencil-pusher-with-an-attitude's day!

[Keith Wilson]

Twice now I have modified this trailer from Northern Hydraulics (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=7262&categoryId=166839) to carry small boats. (Harbor Freight and others sell a similar model.) A longer tongue (2-1/2 square tubing), some rudimentary bunks, remove a spring leaf, and Bob's yer uncle. It's not a very good trailer - all bolted construction; Castlecraft is a lot nicer, but this one is easily modified and costs $150. OTOH, I'm in fresh water.
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/12542_lg.jpg

Building one from scratch is easy if you can weld, and I heartily second the advice about keeping the %$#%! receipts. They took my word for it with the boat, but the trailer is registered through a different agency with different rules.

[ 06-17-2003, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Keith Wilson ]

[Keith Wilson]

Twice now I have modified this trailer from Northern Hydraulics (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=7262&categoryId=166839) to carry small boats. (Harbor Freight and others sell a similar model.) A longer tongue (2-1/2 square tubing), some rudimentary bunks, remove a spring leaf, and Bob's yer uncle. It's not a very good trailer - all bolted construction; Castlecraft is a lot nicer, but this one is easily modified and costs $150. OTOH, I'm in fresh water.
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/12542_lg.jpg

Building one from scratch is easy if you can weld, and I heartily second the advice about keeping the %$#%! receipts. They took my word for it with the boat, but the trailer is registered through a different agency with different rules.

[ 06-17-2003, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Keith Wilson ]

[Keith Wilson]

Twice now I have modified this trailer from Northern Hydraulics (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=7262&categoryId=166839) to carry small boats. (Harbor Freight and others sell a similar model.) A longer tongue (2-1/2 square tubing), some rudimentary bunks, remove a spring leaf, and Bob's yer uncle. It's not a very good trailer - all bolted construction; Castlecraft is a lot nicer, but this one is easily modified and costs $150. OTOH, I'm in fresh water.
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/12542_lg.jpg

Building one from scratch is easy if you can weld, and I heartily second the advice about keeping the %$#%! receipts. They took my word for it with the boat, but the trailer is registered through a different agency with different rules.

[ 06-17-2003, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Keith Wilson ]

[bob goeckel]

i've obtained an older heavy trailer to use on my "heidi skiff" but was thinking of selling or trading for a small light weight trailer. i'm wondering which is better for a light boat. heavy or light trailer. seems the heavy trailer would eliminate some bouncing.

[bob goeckel]

i've obtained an older heavy trailer to use on my "heidi skiff" but was thinking of selling or trading for a small light weight trailer. i'm wondering which is better for a light boat. heavy or light trailer. seems the heavy trailer would eliminate some bouncing.

[bob goeckel]

i've obtained an older heavy trailer to use on my "heidi skiff" but was thinking of selling or trading for a small light weight trailer. i'm wondering which is better for a light boat. heavy or light trailer. seems the heavy trailer would eliminate some bouncing.

[Tom Galyen]

Gentlemen,

I am currently working with Trailex people in Ohio to come up with a proper trailer for my 16' foot 450lbs boat. They specialize in small trailers for light weight boats. If you want I can keep you informed.

So far they have asked for a photo of the boat and certain info such as length, beam, and weight. From this they say they will be able to design a trailer for my boat and if I want can send it dismantled for me to put together. I told them I did not want rollers and they said they could accomadate with a "keelboard".

Keep the wet side down

Tom G.

[Tom Galyen]

Gentlemen,

I am currently working with Trailex people in Ohio to come up with a proper trailer for my 16' foot 450lbs boat. They specialize in small trailers for light weight boats. If you want I can keep you informed.

So far they have asked for a photo of the boat and certain info such as length, beam, and weight. From this they say they will be able to design a trailer for my boat and if I want can send it dismantled for me to put together. I told them I did not want rollers and they said they could accomadate with a "keelboard".

Keep the wet side down

Tom G.

[Tom Galyen]

Gentlemen,

I am currently working with Trailex people in Ohio to come up with a proper trailer for my 16' foot 450lbs boat. They specialize in small trailers for light weight boats. If you want I can keep you informed.

So far they have asked for a photo of the boat and certain info such as length, beam, and weight. From this they say they will be able to design a trailer for my boat and if I want can send it dismantled for me to put together. I told them I did not want rollers and they said they could accomadate with a "keelboard".

Keep the wet side down

Tom G.

[Venchka]

What's the big deal about 450 pound 16' boats? Trailers like that are everywhere. ShoreLand'r is a good source in the Midwest. Lots of dealers around. Their SLB7TL should do just fine. 700 pound capacity, 16'-6" maximum boat length and 12" tires to boot. By the way, a 450 pound boat on a 700 pound trailer works out to 65% of the trailer capacity. Just about right.

http://www.shorelandr.com/images/700_lg/slb7tl.gif

ShoreLand'r (http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/t_boat_700_f.html)

One more thing. In my experience, Trailex was .......mmmmmmmm........pricey? By a factor of 2 or 3.

[Venchka]

What's the big deal about 450 pound 16' boats? Trailers like that are everywhere. ShoreLand'r is a good source in the Midwest. Lots of dealers around. Their SLB7TL should do just fine. 700 pound capacity, 16'-6" maximum boat length and 12" tires to boot. By the way, a 450 pound boat on a 700 pound trailer works out to 65% of the trailer capacity. Just about right.

http://www.shorelandr.com/images/700_lg/slb7tl.gif

ShoreLand'r (http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/t_boat_700_f.html)

One more thing. In my experience, Trailex was .......mmmmmmmm........pricey? By a factor of 2 or 3.

[Venchka]

What's the big deal about 450 pound 16' boats? Trailers like that are everywhere. ShoreLand'r is a good source in the Midwest. Lots of dealers around. Their SLB7TL should do just fine. 700 pound capacity, 16'-6" maximum boat length and 12" tires to boot. By the way, a 450 pound boat on a 700 pound trailer works out to 65% of the trailer capacity. Just about right.

http://www.shorelandr.com/images/700_lg/slb7tl.gif

ShoreLand'r (http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/t_boat_700_f.html)

One more thing. In my experience, Trailex was .......mmmmmmmm........pricey? By a factor of 2 or 3.

[Steven R]

Tom,

I just received my Trailex today (from Castlecraft). I'll let you know how it is after I put it together.

[Steven R]

Tom,

I just received my Trailex today (from Castlecraft). I'll let you know how it is after I put it together.

[Steven R]

Tom,

I just received my Trailex today (from Castlecraft). I'll let you know how it is after I put it together.

[Steven R]

Well, I said I would check back with the results of putting together my Trailex. I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney. The truth is, I can't comment on it's functionality because I can't use it, yet. I guess lugnuts for the wheels are an option (???). That and a couple of important bolts.

The instructions (at least for the SUT-200) are absolutely awful. Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts), the sequence of steps is so ridiculously wrong that if you follow the instructions you have to practically rebuild the trailer 5 times.

But, it is shiney.

[Steven R]

Well, I said I would check back with the results of putting together my Trailex. I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney. The truth is, I can't comment on it's functionality because I can't use it, yet. I guess lugnuts for the wheels are an option (???). That and a couple of important bolts.

The instructions (at least for the SUT-200) are absolutely awful. Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts), the sequence of steps is so ridiculously wrong that if you follow the instructions you have to practically rebuild the trailer 5 times.

But, it is shiney.

[Steven R]

Well, I said I would check back with the results of putting together my Trailex. I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney. The truth is, I can't comment on it's functionality because I can't use it, yet. I guess lugnuts for the wheels are an option (???). That and a couple of important bolts.

The instructions (at least for the SUT-200) are absolutely awful. Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts), the sequence of steps is so ridiculously wrong that if you follow the instructions you have to practically rebuild the trailer 5 times.

But, it is shiney.

[NormMessinger]

Um, light boat on heavy trailer not good. Or so I've read. Trouble is lack of spring action to absorbe the shock loads therefore it is actually more bouncy than a light (properly sized) trailer.

[NormMessinger]

Um, light boat on heavy trailer not good. Or so I've read. Trouble is lack of spring action to absorbe the shock loads therefore it is actually more bouncy than a light (properly sized) trailer.

[NormMessinger]

Um, light boat on heavy trailer not good. Or so I've read. Trouble is lack of spring action to absorbe the shock loads therefore it is actually more bouncy than a light (properly sized) trailer.

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

I bought a Northern Tool trailer for boats - actually they only sell one. My brother in law and I put it together in an afternoon and all went well. It cost around $370 or so including shipping.

Clearly the original instructions were in some Far East language and then one of their employees who had visited the States (probably once) was assigned to translate their symbols into english. Let's say there was a bit of interpretation that we had to do. Nothing that some head scratching and a cold one won't solve though.

I've hauled my skiff around a few times and it dosn't seem to bounce too much - about right. Their trailer is rated up to a 14 foot boat weighing no more than 600 pounds. My skiff weighs probably 130 pounds or there abouts. I'd recommend it.

[ 06-21-2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: Captain Pre-Capsize ]

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

I bought a Northern Tool trailer for boats - actually they only sell one. My brother in law and I put it together in an afternoon and all went well. It cost around $370 or so including shipping.

Clearly the original instructions were in some Far East language and then one of their employees who had visited the States (probably once) was assigned to translate their symbols into english. Let's say there was a bit of interpretation that we had to do. Nothing that some head scratching and a cold one won't solve though.

I've hauled my skiff around a few times and it dosn't seem to bounce too much - about right. Their trailer is rated up to a 14 foot boat weighing no more than 600 pounds. My skiff weighs probably 130 pounds or there abouts. I'd recommend it.

[ 06-21-2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: Captain Pre-Capsize ]

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

I bought a Northern Tool trailer for boats - actually they only sell one. My brother in law and I put it together in an afternoon and all went well. It cost around $370 or so including shipping.

Clearly the original instructions were in some Far East language and then one of their employees who had visited the States (probably once) was assigned to translate their symbols into english. Let's say there was a bit of interpretation that we had to do. Nothing that some head scratching and a cold one won't solve though.

I've hauled my skiff around a few times and it dosn't seem to bounce too much - about right. Their trailer is rated up to a 14 foot boat weighing no more than 600 pounds. My skiff weighs probably 130 pounds or there abouts. I'd recommend it.

[ 06-21-2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: Captain Pre-Capsize ]

[Venchka]

Originally posted by Steven R:
...I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney.

...Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts)

But, it is shiney.Did it come with a spare tire?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...and their (TRAILEX) estimate for a trailer for my 19'-6" 600-700 pound boat came to $1,500-$2,500 plus freight. I suppose that included lugnuts. A welded galvanized trailer with 13" tires for under a $1,000 looks better all the time. Won't be as shiny. But it will work. :D

[Venchka]

Originally posted by Steven R:
...I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney.

...Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts)

But, it is shiney.Did it come with a spare tire?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...and their (TRAILEX) estimate for a trailer for my 19'-6" 600-700 pound boat came to $1,500-$2,500 plus freight. I suppose that included lugnuts. A welded galvanized trailer with 13" tires for under a $1,000 looks better all the time. Won't be as shiny. But it will work. :D

[Venchka]

Originally posted by Steven R:
...I just finished putting it together.....

It's always good to start with the positives... it's really shiney.

...Aside from being vague (yes, I would call leaving out any mention of putting the wheels on the trailer "vague"... maybe they were hoping I wouldn't notice the missing lugnuts)

But, it is shiney.Did it come with a spare tire?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...and their (TRAILEX) estimate for a trailer for my 19'-6" 600-700 pound boat came to $1,500-$2,500 plus freight. I suppose that included lugnuts. A welded galvanized trailer with 13" tires for under a $1,000 looks better all the time. Won't be as shiny. But it will work. :D

[Steven R]

Did it come with a spare?...the spare was an option. It came with 2 lugnuts.

I don't think the instructions were a language thing (now, my gas grill is another story). I think they were just an after-thought. I'm not knocking the product itself (but, then I haven't used it yet, either).

[Steven R]

Did it come with a spare?...the spare was an option. It came with 2 lugnuts.

I don't think the instructions were a language thing (now, my gas grill is another story). I think they were just an after-thought. I'm not knocking the product itself (but, then I haven't used it yet, either).

[Steven R]

Did it come with a spare?...the spare was an option. It came with 2 lugnuts.

I don't think the instructions were a language thing (now, my gas grill is another story). I think they were just an after-thought. I'm not knocking the product itself (but, then I haven't used it yet, either).

[tnert]

I may be a little late for this thread, but I need to pair my 19' Lightning with a trailer. New Lightning specific trailers cost more than a grand. What about buying used trailers. I just bought a fourteen foot trailer for $150. Just as soon as I put the bottom back on the boat I'll flip her onto the trailer and see how it looks. When searching for Lightning posts here I found the boats sitting on everything from new to home built plywood jobs. I see lots of used trailers for sale, what should I watch out for?

[tnert]

I may be a little late for this thread, but I need to pair my 19' Lightning with a trailer. New Lightning specific trailers cost more than a grand. What about buying used trailers. I just bought a fourteen foot trailer for $150. Just as soon as I put the bottom back on the boat I'll flip her onto the trailer and see how it looks. When searching for Lightning posts here I found the boats sitting on everything from new to home built plywood jobs. I see lots of used trailers for sale, what should I watch out for?

[tnert]

I may be a little late for this thread, but I need to pair my 19' Lightning with a trailer. New Lightning specific trailers cost more than a grand. What about buying used trailers. I just bought a fourteen foot trailer for $150. Just as soon as I put the bottom back on the boat I'll flip her onto the trailer and see how it looks. When searching for Lightning posts here I found the boats sitting on everything from new to home built plywood jobs. I see lots of used trailers for sale, what should I watch out for?

[Paul Scheuer]

Just look for major visible damage. You're going to want to replace the bearings and tires any way.

Don't forget to check the "virtually free" boats and jet skis (motor is shot, etc.) there may be a decent trailer under one, whos owner just wants to get out from under. There might even be a certain amount of satisfaction in scrapping a jet ski.

[Paul Scheuer]

Just look for major visible damage. You're going to want to replace the bearings and tires any way.

Don't forget to check the "virtually free" boats and jet skis (motor is shot, etc.) there may be a decent trailer under one, whos owner just wants to get out from under. There might even be a certain amount of satisfaction in scrapping a jet ski.

[Paul Scheuer]

Just look for major visible damage. You're going to want to replace the bearings and tires any way.

Don't forget to check the "virtually free" boats and jet skis (motor is shot, etc.) there may be a decent trailer under one, whos owner just wants to get out from under. There might even be a certain amount of satisfaction in scrapping a jet ski.

[jermedia]

for any folks looking in the northeast, the truest custom trailer (made precisely to your boat's plans, with all sorts of high quality options, and upgrades) contact Triad Trailers in New Milford, CT. It's not for bargain hunters tho.

[jermedia]

for any folks looking in the northeast, the truest custom trailer (made precisely to your boat's plans, with all sorts of high quality options, and upgrades) contact Triad Trailers in New Milford, CT. It's not for bargain hunters tho.

[jermedia]

for any folks looking in the northeast, the truest custom trailer (made precisely to your boat's plans, with all sorts of high quality options, and upgrades) contact Triad Trailers in New Milford, CT. It's not for bargain hunters tho.

[Tom Galyen]

I'm sorry I didn't get back right away the Trailex trailer for my boat would have been $1500.00 and that is without shipping which I was told could be another $200.00. Also that did not include any modifications to make it fit my boat, or a spare tire. Lug nuts may be extral I'm still looking, and may try the Shorelander people.

Tom G.

[Tom Galyen]

I'm sorry I didn't get back right away the Trailex trailer for my boat would have been $1500.00 and that is without shipping which I was told could be another $200.00. Also that did not include any modifications to make it fit my boat, or a spare tire. Lug nuts may be extral I'm still looking, and may try the Shorelander people.

Tom G.

[Tom Galyen]

I'm sorry I didn't get back right away the Trailex trailer for my boat would have been $1500.00 and that is without shipping which I was told could be another $200.00. Also that did not include any modifications to make it fit my boat, or a spare tire. Lug nuts may be extral I'm still looking, and may try the Shorelander people.

Tom G.

[Meerkat]

http://www.ezloader.com/ has a UPS deliverable boat trailer kit for $425 (including shipping) plus tax where applicable. Takes up to a 14', 600# boat.

IIRC, their bigger trailers are not all that expensive either.

They're located in Spokane, WA and have distributors around the US.

http://www.boatdesigns.com/ is a source of trailer plans. See Boat Trailer Plans (http://www.boatdesigns.com/cgi-bin/store/web_store.cgi?page=boattrailer-plans.html&&cart_id=6936420_4496).

[ 07-20-2003, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: Meerkat ]

[Meerkat]

http://www.ezloader.com/ has a UPS deliverable boat trailer kit for $425 (including shipping) plus tax where applicable. Takes up to a 14', 600# boat.

IIRC, their bigger trailers are not all that expensive either.

They're located in Spokane, WA and have distributors around the US.

http://www.boatdesigns.com/ is a source of trailer plans. See Boat Trailer Plans (http://www.boatdesigns.com/cgi-bin/store/web_store.cgi?page=boattrailer-plans.html&&cart_id=6936420_4496).

[ 07-20-2003, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: Meerkat ]

[Meerkat]

http://www.ezloader.com/ has a UPS deliverable boat trailer kit for $425 (including shipping) plus tax where applicable. Takes up to a 14', 600# boat.

IIRC, their bigger trailers are not all that expensive either.

They're located in Spokane, WA and have distributors around the US.

http://www.boatdesigns.com/ is a source of trailer plans. See Boat Trailer Plans (http://www.boatdesigns.com/cgi-bin/store/web_store.cgi?page=boattrailer-plans.html&&cart_id=6936420_4496).

[ 07-20-2003, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: Meerkat ]