J.P.
Well-known member
hi guys. i need help. i built a plywood boat, which i temporarily carry on top of my van, and i can't use it much because loading/unloading takes a lot of effort. i need to round up at least 3 helpers just to load the boat and it sucks, so most times i just decide to rent a boat than bring my own. i want a trailer asap. buying a trailer is out of the question, in my area, they are too rare = too expensive.
i can't go ahead with the build because i need dimensions. can somebody with a simple trailer for a 14ft semi-V provide the measurements? if anybody can spare the time, i'd apprciate the numbers for A, B, and C in the drawing i attached. i wasn't able to include the height in my drawing, but i'd also need to know how much distance i have to put between the axle and the frame. i'll be using 13 inch wheels because the boat will be towed over unpaved roads. i searched the net and i can't find any trailer plan, so if you know any links it will be a treasure.
what material, size and gauge should i use for the frame? i have access to square tubing, C-channel, angle bar, and steel pipes. i just need a lightweight trailer. my boat is only about 70kgs with motor and fuel, would probably max out at 85kg once i can afford the biggest possible motor for it.
i have zero experience with trailers so i'd also appreciate any extra tips which might shorten my learning curve.
thanks in advance to everybody!
i can't go ahead with the build because i need dimensions. can somebody with a simple trailer for a 14ft semi-V provide the measurements? if anybody can spare the time, i'd apprciate the numbers for A, B, and C in the drawing i attached. i wasn't able to include the height in my drawing, but i'd also need to know how much distance i have to put between the axle and the frame. i'll be using 13 inch wheels because the boat will be towed over unpaved roads. i searched the net and i can't find any trailer plan, so if you know any links it will be a treasure.
what material, size and gauge should i use for the frame? i have access to square tubing, C-channel, angle bar, and steel pipes. i just need a lightweight trailer. my boat is only about 70kgs with motor and fuel, would probably max out at 85kg once i can afford the biggest possible motor for it.
i have zero experience with trailers so i'd also appreciate any extra tips which might shorten my learning curve.
thanks in advance to everybody!