John Boat Trailer

[btbrunk9]

Im getting a john boat on thursday without a trailer and was wondering if anyone knows were i can get DIY free boat trailer plans.

 

[Jetwash]

Re: John Boat Trailer

google.

You could also take measurements. Fit it not going to be a problem. Jon boats without motors hang out the back end of pickups all the time. Utility trailers are up to the challenge unless you mount a lot of gear and motor.

 

[btbrunk9]

Re: John Boat Trailer

i dont think it is possible to put the boat in our dodge ram since the boat is 14ft long and the truck with the tailgate down is only 8ft

 

[bigdee]

Re: John Boat Trailer

you might want to check this out. With a 20% coupon you can get it for $263 plus tax. http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-boat-trailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-5002.html

 

[lncoop]

Re: John Boat Trailer

i dont think it is possible to put the boat in our dodge ram since the boat is 14ft long and the truck with the tailgate down is only 8ft

Bull butter. Throw it in the bed with the stern against the cab, put your gear, motor, etc. as close to the cab as you can, tie a safety rope on the bow handle, and get after it. People do it every day.

 

[robert graham]

Re: John Boat Trailer

Northern Tools sells trailers that could be modified to accomodate a jon boat. good Luck!

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: John Boat Trailer

To answer your question: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200308245_200308245

The components to build this trailer (steel, hitch coupler, axle w/hubs, 2 tires and wiring kit) may be more expensive than just buying the trailer @ Harbor Freight.

Check around for used boat dealerships and boat salvage yards. When they junk out a boat, the trailer is the first thing they sell. They're a dime a dozen for such a little boat.

On the other hand, the Harbor Freight trailer has new tires and new bearings/hubs to take the worry and expense out of buying a used trailer. It's probably a better value.

 

[btbrunk9]

Re: John Boat Trailer

Thanks for the help

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Re: John Boat Trailer

As others have said, Harbor Freight has some pretty cheap trailers that you can modify to work. Attached is a picture of the one I built. I bought the 4 x 8 trailer from HF, used most of it. I added my own tounge, winch stand, bunks, and extended the fenders (purely for looks). I also welded the HF frame together because it was like a wet noodle after I bolted it together. The trailer was $250 and I had about $50 in extra materials/paint into it.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: John Boat Trailer

John: Great job on the above trailer. I used to pull the same basic trailer around with my jet ski and riding mower--probably put 50K on it. I'd just put bearing buddies on it--for ease of hub lubrication.

 

[bigdee]

Re: John Boat Trailer



They are great little trailers for the money...I have built several

 

[62larkowner]

Re: John Boat Trailer

harbor freight is definatly the place for NEW cheep trailor with a title got my 4x8 there for like 230 and about 2 hours to put it togeather, a little personal midification and works perfict for my 14ft jonboat
ALSO they do actualy sell a boat trailor there for like 360 i beleave

ALSO they do actualy sell a boat trailor there for like 360 i beleave

 

[62larkowner]

Re: John Boat Trailer

ok lol just cus it was posted about putting it in the back of a pickup hears one for your amusment( befor i bought my harbor freight trailor) they should pay us for advertising LOL

and yes actualy launched it out of back of truck

 

[fishrdan]

Re: John Boat Trailer

I did the Harbor Freight trailer thing too for my jon boat too. Bought one of their 42x48 trailers with 12" tires, added a 16' stick of 2.5x2.5 steel for the tongue, welded it up, painted it white Rusto, added some bunks and guide-ons. Been working great for 3 years now. Only thing that didn't work out well were the lights, had to change them out for marine grade lights.