Special trailer needed, do I have to build it?

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Bubba1235

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I would love to find a trailer to haul boats 18' to 40' in length that can EASILY be set up for different hull configurations. Would love to have everything all hydraulic if anyone makes such a thing. Haven't seen anything that does what I want so am I relegated to building my own?

Any thoughts?
 
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Re: Special trailer needed, do I have to build it?

I would build a heavy I-beam frame around a square tubing spine. This square tubing would have an inner beam that would slide in and out, telescoping for use with different length boats. Maybe have a ball lock pin to remove and telescope the trailer out longer. You may even be able to take an older Shorelander trailer and cut the tongue off and build a new tongue that will slide into it as suggested above. If you're going to go as big as 40 feet, I would make sure you have a tandem axle trailer to begin with.
 
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Re: Special trailer needed, do I have to build it?

Ayuh,...Most of the bigger Marinas around here have 1 of exactly what your looking for,...
Unfortunately, I have no names, or pictures....

Try searchin' for Hyd. adjustable boat trailer...
Here's 1,...
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There's abunch of 'em for sale here...
 
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Re: Special trailer needed, do I have to build it?

Try looking for Yard Boss, although that brand name is at least 20 years old.
 
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Re: Special trailer needed, do I have to build it?

Ayuh,... Of course those are Asking prices, Retail,...
But, Ya, they Ain't Cheap....
 
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