Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

[jamnn]

Well, I bought the utility trailer and with a few mods, I made it suitable for my inflatable. I lowered the fenders a few inches and used uni-strut and treated 2x8's to get the bunks up a few inches. I ordered marine carpet and padded the 2x8's using Molnel staples. I fashioned guide on bunks from 2x4's and electrical conduit with silicone adhesive in the couplings. I put set screws in the conduit to prevent the tubing from rotating. Finally I bought submersible LED lights to replace the cheap ones that came with the trailer kit. Let me know if you have any other ideas. Thanks to Jacob Oregon for your pics and suggestions. I have included pics below.

 

[KDAVID1]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

That's pretty cool!

 

[lncoop]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

Jamn, that's outstanding! Great work! It's clear you take pride in your pursuits, and I also really like what you've done with the Radio Flyer. Thanks for sharing.

 

[M9.9]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

Superb KDAVID! Looking at that frame, I'd guess you could always add a trailer tent too. Looks like twelve inch boat wheels, twelves are what Iv'e order too. Think I'll be removing the wheels once floated as I'll need the room for the eletric. Also purchase a large Batt box that will house the switch panel, additional fused outputs, batt meter (Min Kotta type), weather tight lighter accessary and provide a teloscopic mount for the fish finder.

 

[KDAVID1]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

Superb KDAVID! Looking at that frame, I'd guess you could always add a trailer tent too. Looks like twelve inch boat wheels, twelves are what Iv'e order too. Think I'll be removing the wheels once floated as I'll need the room for the eletric. Also purchase a large Batt box that will house the switch panel, additional fused outputs, batt meter (Min Kotta type), weather tight lighter accessary and provide a teloscopic mount for the fish finder.

Sorry--wish I could take credit--but that beauty is all jamnn's==I just posted that I liked it

 

[jamnn]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

Wow all, Thanks. This is my first inflatable and I won't even hit the water until May but it sure has become my #1 hobby. Do you think a bow stop is advisable? My next purchase besides the bearing buddies is a 9.9 outboard. Anyone have any suggestions? Notice I am pulling with a mini cooper!

 

[lncoop]

Re: Took Forums advice and got my trailer mod going

Dude, that thing is so cool. I just can't get over it. I think one reason I like it so much is the transom and seat bases on the boat. It's just so unique. Anyway, I don't think a bow stop is necessary, but it might help keep the boat secure when towing. You'd need to mount it on a tall post, and I think I'd want it at an angle so the stop would be exerting some downward pressure on the bow. That would prevent wind from lifting the front of the boat.