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23rd January 2010, 08:11 AM #1
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Ultralight Boat Trailer Build
Further to this post https://www.woodworkforums.com/f184/u...terial-103417/ I have finally finished the trailer and thought a quick build description wouldn't go astray.
Marked out on the concrete using string lines
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Cut RHS and lay out basic frame on lines
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Weld out and fit suspension unit
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Closeup of suspension
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Welded, cold gal with mudguards fitted.
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Finished with boat on ready to go
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BTW - I cut the drawbar length down about 700mm in the finished version
Approx Cost
RHS - $80
Suspension - Free
Mudguard - Free
Slide Timber - Free
PTFE Rub strip - $22
Keel Rollers - $50
Bow Rubber - $10
Light Bar - $55
Tinny - $450
Merc - $600
So $215 for the trailer
$1050 for the boat
That's some cheap boating
Wish the 15' glass boat was that cheap - I have driven it over 240km in the last 3 weeks dragging marlin skirts to only catch dolphin fish and a striped tuna
And of course....
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The little fella with the first fish he has caught unaided!
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23rd January 2010, 09:18 AM #2
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That's a neat little summary - thanks!
What is the suspension out of?
Jordan
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23rd January 2010, 09:19 AM #3
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Nice one Ben.
What's the suspension unit from. I'm guessing a FWD of some sort? Although the only vehicles I can think of running a large 4 stud pattern and with wheels like that are either an early Subaru, or VW... Am I close?Too many projects, so little time, even less money!
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23rd January 2010, 09:28 AM #4
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Yep, early 80's subaru used a torsion bar arangement for the rear. The 2wd's just had the beam and arms making an easy fitment. It is a little bit bouncy but I figured even 500kg leaf springs would be too.
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27th January 2010, 10:15 AM #5
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a bit bouncy...hmmm... have you tried letting the tyres down a bit.
My northern bro'inlaw has a 10' tinny on a light trailer and even at 20Lb the tyres still stand up.....if he puts too much preasure in the tyres it bounces all over the place.
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27th January 2010, 06:51 PM #6
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Sweet I'll have a go at that then! I think I put 28psi in them.
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