Nicholas Scheuer, 11:49 AMIf you go with one of the kit trailers like Dave and Keith suggest, I'd strongly urge a $30 investment in a swivel-wheel tongue jack. I'd guess that we might start seeing some pretty small used jet ski trailers on the market which might fill the bill with minimum mods. When I salvaged an extremely rusty Holsclaw trailer I was struck by the higher part count, the higher number of operations going into build each part, the higher number of connections and assembly operations, the higher position in which the boat had to be carried, all for the potentially higher amplitude of load motion.

I realize this really doesn't fit Thorne's design brief but is one of the few options for our light (and often precious! Software Para Resetear Epson T50 here. I trailer a lot of miles annually, which is another reason why I spec'd commercial axles, bearings and wheels.īBSebens, 11:41 PMSuspension is the biggest problem in the small wooden boat trailer world. Their suspension is rated for around 1000lbs (the Feds made them drop the rating from 1350lbs after multiple failures and accidents), and is WAY too stiff for a lightweight wooden boat. Remember, once you get the trailer license and title you can modify or upgrade it virtually anyway you want with no hassle from the authorities.

My Aeroflow trailer has torsion suspension, and is scary to tow empty as it will do repeated 3' vertical hops on bad freeway sections. It wouldn't be remotely strong enough to handle the weight and forces of trailering unless it was massively thick! I understand that commercial trailers exist with all or most of these elements, but prices are usually well over $1200 for the Trailex aluminum models with spare tire, winch stand and winch. I've never read the Glen-L book on building wood-frame trailers, and am not too sure how the DMV would like that, but am willing to consider all or partial wood frame elements. Name:* State:* Phone Number:* Email Address:* Your Boat Specifications. Storing your boat this Winter? Get free quote. Loadmaster Trailer under brand new Harris FloteBote. Boat Trailer Market Demands are Changing. Shop standard size axles or have us fabricate an axle today. Champion offers a large variety of replacement boat trailer axles or utility trailer axles.

Boat Trailers are different from other types of trailers and RVs because they get immersed in water (often salt water) and that accelerates corrosion or rust. This post was written by ghoj on DecemPosted Under: Uncategorized. REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS FOR OLDER BOAT TRAILERS. The VIN number on most smaller boat trailers ( 12-15 foot single axle trailers) Was on an aluminum foil type sticker, usually on the upright section of the trailer( the part that holds the winch and bow roller) on the left side.(drivers side of towing vehicle) If the trailer is more than 10 years old, it's probably not legable any more.

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