Trailer for inflatable ?

[lifeisfun]

Hi folks,
I like to convert my 4'x4' flat bed trailer to carry 10'6''
inflatable ( not rigid bottom) boat ...
I already tried but failed ( installed two Styrofoam blocks )
but the problem is that the trailer is floating

Any ideas ...better yet pictures ?

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

never seen a trailer for a non rigid. i think you would have to load it upside down, and strap heck out of it. maybe put a spoiler on the trailer to keep it down. i also think the bed of the trailer would have to be longer than the boat. my be easier to install a 110 inverter on the truck with an air compressor.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

This works great for me but ... it's floating

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

try blocking air flow between trailer and boat, and using a drop hitch reciever, so the trailer is level, the front looks like it is higher than the back, thus the air is getting under it and picking it up. it my just work by lowering the tongue. that's a very light unit and it won't take much to pick it up.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Yeah, the picture was taken before I got the proper hitch for it ...
My problem is that when I back it in to the water the trailer floats and won't drop the boat

 

[dhatcher]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

i think he means its floating when its in the water

replace the foam with wood, make a nice surface for it to lay on

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

I converted an old trailer into a trailer for my inflatable, I just made an "A" frame out of PVC covered wood, welded some extentions from the trailer, you can't really see so clearly on the pic but if you use your imagination you can see what I mean ..... mine doesn't float ....

 

[Frankhanhart]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Whoa, guess that dingy sure floats when you go WOT! Thought about putting some wings on ?? d

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Mine is having inflatable keel so I would have to
create two platforms. Would you have pic without the boat on ?

Thanks

 

[tiller7104]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Many Fire Departments have trailers for there inflatables for swift water rescue......If you are worried about it looking good flip the trailer over and add ahundred pounds or so? Go to a sporting goods store and buy some 45 lb plates drill them out and Stainlees steal bolt them on? Sound easy enough and it will look good!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

doesn't everybody have an old weight bench in there garage, that hasn't been used in years. or get rid of the styrofoam, if you have to block up the bed, and carpet it. that's enough styrofoam that if it was in the Titanic, it would still be floating. LOL.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Hehe
That is just high enugh to keep the keel above the plywood. I found this picture and I guess it will be my winter project
http://www.castlecraft.com/inflatables_trailer.htm

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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sorry I don't have a pic with the trailer only ....

 

[steelespike]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

It appears you have a plywood platform.Just cut down
the foam so it is just high enough to put boat above the fenders.Or just put blocks under the plywood to raise it enough and eliminate the foam.

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

One more question ... are you using transom saver on the inflatable with the 30HP ? If so ca I see picture how you brace it ?

Thanks

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

I don't use a transom saver, as I never tow it, my inflatable stay at my holiday house, and I lauch it with my quad bike ......

 

[lifeisfun]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

You are lucky ! Thanks

 

[AlanR]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

Yeee Budddd you know I love that boat eh d

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

hahahaha, I can ship you one .... you have a big enough motor?

 

[AlanR]

Re: Trailer for inflatable ?

ye ill throw my 225 on it d To bad it would cost an arm and a leg to ship it LOL