Need help modifying a trailer to fit a boat.

[SmokeyHill]

Hello all,
I need some advice on what to do to modify a boat trailer to fit a particular boat. This is my first boat and it took a long time to find it. I wanted a small 15-16 foot center console. They may be a dime a dozen where you live, but in West Virginia, not so much. I finally found one way up near Cleveland and I bought it. However, it is not on the correct trailer. I was able to crib the boat and get it home. Now the renovation begins.

First on the list is getting the boat off the trailer and fixing the whole fit issue. The current trailer is a roller. I would rather have bunks. I'm very good with tools, have MAP, Oxy/Acetylene torches, and 190 MIG welder, etc. What I don't have is knowledge of how this boat should fit on the trailer. Step one would be getting the boat off the trailer. I have an idea for a simple gantry system using 4x4 posts and 4x6 cross members with 4 winches and 2" straps.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. I can get a pic of anything you might need to see.

 

[cyclops222]

Pictures do not show any detail of what is supporting the hull.
Does not look like a roller trailer for your hull shape. That tiny low ....WHITE......roller says . WRONG
Looks like a normal center rollers & bunk hull supports to me. You have parts to buy.
More close up pictures would help.

 

[Bondo]

Hello all,
I need some advice on what to do to modify a boat trailer to fit a particular boat. This is my first boat and it took a long time to find it. I wanted a small 15-16 foot center console. They may be a dime a dozen where you live, but in West Virginia, not so much. I finally found one way up near Cleveland and I bought it. However, it is not on the correct trailer. I was able to crib the boat and get it home. Now the renovation begins.

First on the list is getting the boat off the trailer and fixing the whole fit issue. The current trailer is a roller. I would rather have bunks. I'm very good with tools, have MAP, Oxy/Acetylene torches, and 190 MIG welder, etc. What I don't have is knowledge of how this boat should fit on the trailer. Step one would be getting the boat off the trailer. I have an idea for a simple gantry system using 4x4 posts and 4x6 cross members with 4 winches and 2" straps.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. I can get a pic of anything you might need to see.

Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... Get the boat off the wagon 1st, so we can see what you've got to work with,.....