Question about aftermarket trailers

WakeskateNW wrote: here are a few pics of an ez loader modded to fit an '89. not ideal but it gets the job done.

Thanks! This is exactly what I was trying to find in my searching. I know it’s not the proper or ideal way to do it, but for now this is exactly what I was thinking.

wtrshpdwn wrote:  try and get it somewhere around 5-7% of total loaded weight.

Thanks for the feedback. I totally understand the need for a prop and rudder cage to protect those items while using the trailer.

As far as skill level goes, I am confident in my ability to do pretty much everything except fab work. Which I realize is no small part of making these trailers work for my boat. Since I can’t seem to find any used trailers made for inboards, my hope was to find a workable trailer for an OB, then have a shop cut and weld the rear and middle crossmemeber to clear the gear on the bottom of the boat.

Then I feel like I should be able to put the boat on and off, while I weigh the tongue weight to try and get it somewhere around 5-7% of total loaded weight. Most of the trailers I’m seeing have axle assemblies that are bolted rather than welded to the frame.

You really need a trailer with a prop cage and that was designed for inboards.  What you show in the pictures will challenge your ability to modify and weld.  I'm especially not a fan of the roll-on-roll-off type trailers as I've seen several boats lying high-and-dry on the ramp after someone prematurely released the winch strap.  Starting with a Collie and hoping for a Great Dane will likely cause you grief.  Just my 2 cents.