Trailers for inflatable boat (Newport, Saturn, Bris, etc)

[JboatinSeattle]

Hi All,
First of all, apologize if this thread is redundant.

I just got a Saturn inflatable boat 11', super existed but also frustrated in worrying about returning the boat if I don't find some workaround.

We have a regular SUV with only 3500 lbs towing capacity.
How do I tow an inflatable boat with an outboard 9.9 HP motor being mounted on the road with a 12' trailer?

I know you should not simply mount a outboard motor (which about 100 lbs for a small 2 stroke motor) on inflatable boats. Otherwise, it will bounce up n down and ripping off the boat, and causing a danger to other people, or get pulled over for ticket.

Attached picture I found online seems that this person tied up the motor to the trailer/ tansom. Could someone tell me what kind of trailer I need and what other workaround you have done and you could share? Thanks for your time!

Inflatable boat size is 11' x 6.2' SD330WGR
https://www.saturnrafts.com/11-saturn-x-wide-dinghy-tender.html

 

[briangcc]

That appears to be a harbor freight flat trailer.

In my mind, you may be looking for a jetski trailer. But I can't be positive of that. I'd be looking to take that outboard off for trailering purposes.

 

[JboatinSeattle]

Since we don't have space in the trunk to put the motor, what do you think of this method with hitch-mount cargo carrier?
attached the picture. Thank you

 

[briangcc]

My uncle used to take his 9.9 Rude off the back of his aluminum Starcraft and toss it into the bottom of the boat for trailering. It'd make a yearly 8 hour trek from NY into northern Ontario CA over dirt logging roads with no ill effects. We did that for easily 20 years.

IF using a cargo carrier, I'd be strapping it in using ratchet straps, and securing it somehow with a chain/padlock as I wouldn't trust it not growing legs and walking. You'd also loose some available tongue/trailer weight - check the specs on the carrier as it'll tell you what it'll deduct BUT since we're talking a light/small inflatable its probably not an issue.