Trailer Modification Ideas?

Ive seen lots of options and twists with this idea. You can look at dhmtrailers.com and "prop cage rollers". They sell them bolt on and weld on. does not need to be DHM trailer, i dont think. Picture on planetnautique.com, search "prop cage" by twintip. Have also seen where they cut out 2 rectangles shapes out of prop cage and weld on a "axle" with a long metal wheel, cant find a picture of that one right now.

The picture does show up on my computer. Is the picture one of the ones you linked to? I like the setup and will do the same. I wonder what the minimum load rating for each wheel should be?

I've seen pics of rollers that people have put on prop guards on a Mastercraft (is it ok to say that here?? ) forum.

I'll see if I can find them...

Troy:

I have been thinking, and I like your roller idea. How can this be implemented? I would think a steel roller of maybe 2" diameter and at least 6" long with a 3/4" shaft (do not know if such a thing exists). How would it be installed. Maybe cut out the bottom of the skid plate/bar the width of the roller then construct a "hat" (upside down "U") that goes over the roller and connects the skid plate/bar back together. The pin is held by the upright leg of the "hat" and retained with washers and cotter pins through the shaft. I might give it a try. If does not work, chunk it and weld a new piece in the skid plate/bar.

I have the same problem with my driveway and '93 SN trailer. I am contemplating raising the prop/rudder guard to be closer to the prop/rudder. I think only a minimal clearance is required since the back of the trailer sits low in the water during launch and recovery. My '77 Martinique trailer does not have a guard and I have no problem with my driveway.