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  1. ratdude747

    Modifying a 1975 Trail-R-Craft

    Doing some research and took some more measurements. Seems modern winch poles are on a steeper angle than what my current one is... which actually works to my advantage. The current pole has what I'm calculating as a 39.1 degree angle. What I've found online* has a 27.0 degree angle. My current...
  2. ratdude747

    Modifying a 1975 Trail-R-Craft

    After buying another trailer and finding out it's maybe not what I want or worth the effort, I am looking to see the feasbility of modifying the trailer I already have to better serve my needs. It's a 1975 Art Roll Manufacturing "Trail-R-Craft". History: This is the second trailer the boat...
  3. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Got it installed today. Other than stretching it to fit at the end (which I was able to use the existing holes and the screws to help pull and anchor while staking it down in the track), it went without a hitch. Installation was not the reverse of removal, as instead of trying to fold the lips...
  4. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Strongly considering cutting my losses on this one. Mainly because I discovered that my current trailer already has brake flanges: So, with a brake kit (and wiring)and some bow steps I can make what I have work effectively the same (other than not having reduced dip distance). The winch...
  5. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    You're good. Saw what I needed to see.
  6. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Close enough to the 88 I measured... so 87 or 88 probably OK. Assuming they are in fact the same trailer (and one/both aren't slightly tweaked variants made for a custom order). 88 is a common straight axle size (as is 87), so either one is believable. Edit- the keel roller setup is different...
  7. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    The only thing that comes to mind is the spring setup and if it is overslung or underslung. To help deduce where the issue is.
  8. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Looks like I'll get to reuse the old rub rail. This particular profile appears to be long gone... modern rub rails are completely different. Hoping a warm day and some silicone spray/paste will do it. Will likely put up a fight... it's a very "solid" profile: Work it with a putty knife?
  9. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Took some measurements... and I now have a 3D CAD model of that fender. I've attached a 3D PDF for those who are curious. I haven't gotten to the point of generating flat patterns or the like, but that'll be the next step. I'm thinking of getting these cut somewhere, then bend them and weld...
  10. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    The bow stand on the old trailer is messed up... another mark against said trailer and why I wanted to replace it. Water got into the main tube of said stand and froze/ballooned the bottom something fierce (what the really rusty area on it is). Not bad enough that I'm worried about the current...
  11. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Having seen pictures of another trailer likely of the same manufacturer and design, it appears that on that one the axle is in fact underslung... so maybe what I have is correct despite looking off? On my trailer, I just don't see how with the springs installed the axle isn't going to crash the...
  12. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Other than the winch stand being way taller, that trailer looks to be identical or close to such. It appears that on that one the axle is in fact underslung... so maybe what I have is correct despite looking off? On my trailer, I just don't see how with the springs installed the axle isn't going...
  13. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Per more research and pondering, I think I am seeing what happened with the axle... I'm suspecting it was originally an overslung setup, and somebody converted it to underslung. Explains the tight wheel and keel clearance. So, if I fixed such (converted back to overslung), that would correct...
  14. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    I've seen that stuff before. That said, I found out what likely happened to the re-welded step. The angle roller bracket on that side was bent and I wasn't able to hammer it straight (at least with a 4lb drilling hammer, I didn't try the 4lb mini sledge). Likely, something terrible happened...
  15. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Thanks and noted. For personal and financial reasons I'm not looking to farm much if any of this out.
  16. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Took some measurements... Trailer is 95.5" wide... so yep, over 80". Looks like I need to add amber lights to the front of the steps/fenders, possibly move the forward set of amber lights (well, replace) to around the tongue, and replace the secondary set of amber lights in the back with red...
  17. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Doing some research. The trailer laws sticky is a dead link, but I did find this instead: (Removed link to avoid violating competitor company rules) This trailer is a Type 2 (pretty sure it's over 80", maybe 84"?... certainly under 30' and 10,000lb GVWR)... which is just combo lights and front...
  18. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    Define "just pass". The current trailer has about 6".
  19. ratdude747

    Found me a project trailer...

    I love my boat (1976 Starcraft Montego), but I hate the trailer, mainly how high it rides. It also seems to be be too big. While the trailer is older than the boat by a year (MFD. in 1975), it's technically not original, the original low-riding Aluminum dual-axle traded for this due to the...
  20. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Some updates from yesterday: Finally making a bit of headway with getting the seat cushion redone. The best auto/marine uphostery person in the county happens to be my manager's aunt... due to high demand I may end up on a waiting list, but if push comes to shove I'll add some foam and do a...
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