new boat trailer! (in the rough)

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:00 pm

i went and picked up my new boat trailer yesterday. 10x70 quad axle. i have my work cut out for me but it will be worth it! a little torch work, a little welding, remove one of the axles, grease the bearings, set the bunks, get the lights and brakes working, a little paint, and down the road she goes!

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:04 pm

WOW, looks like you could get a 50 footer on that!!

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:35 pm

What will you pull it with?

10' wide will require a special license/permit won't it?

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:09 pm

i'm going to narrow it up to 8 foot and shorten it from 70 foot to around 36.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:12 pm

Wow a 70 foot trailer. Looks stout as hell. What was it used for before?

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:31 pm

chauzer · Post by **chauzer** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:31 pm

it was used for hauling modular homes. the lower crossmembers are 1/4" square stock and the frame is boxed. i should drop a little weight after i trim around 30 feet off. i figure for around $1500 bucks i can have a trailer that will last forever. i have a GMC 2500hd that pulled it fine. last summer i pulled a trojan f36 from milwaukee to just east of green bay without any issues. thats the thing with boats, there big and bulky but relativly light and balanced.