I was fortunate enough to find a secondhand trailer the perfect size to fit my PocketShip.
It requires a bit of work including a few modifications & additions, some minor surface rust removal, bearing service (or replacement) and a paint job, nothing like another project.
I made a list of the jobs:
- Strip all the old rollers, stabilizers and mudguards.
- Grind off surface rust and treat areas with "Feronite" (a rust converter and primer).
- Service and/or replace bearings.
- Trial fit the keel cradle, side stabilizers and rear rollers then treat all the drilled holes.
- Install removable light bar.
- Install new mudguards.
- Paint trailer.
- I'll leave the winch and forward support installation until the boat is on. Plus, any other tie down supports.
I started by placing the trailer next to the boat (while it was upright in its cradle) This allowed me to firstly work out the keel cradle location and size and secondly ensure the boat was positioned far enough aft so that the bowsprit won't hit the car when trailing.
I purchased three lengths of hardwood decking timber 20mm x 95mm x 3200mm long and milled the lower piece down to 75mm wide.
The 3 pieces are glued and screwed together to form the box section for the keel.
More to come...............
