pjay9
Tacoma, WA
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There is a whole lot of you out there that tow trialers with all sorts of stuff packed in them, so maybe you can point me in the right direction. I would like a boat trailer that is enclosed yet somewhat easy to launch the boat. Could have a canvas back door or one that folds up or wide to the side like big rig trailers, I don't think a ramp is a good idea! Front side doors like the ones for snowmobiles, I would think rollers inside not bunks, a V shaped nose seems appropriate.
Let's hear of other ideas even if you don't know of a builder. 18' outboard v bottom runabout. Maybe a trialer that is like a cover wagon where the canvas moves forward out of the way when launching. That would serve two aspects, cover when stored and a little more protection when rolling down the road.
THX Capt PJ
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Heavy_Hauler
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I know the hard side enclosed trailer idea isn’t practical.
You couldn’t wash the boat and you’d have big problems with mildew and rot both for the trailer and the boat.
Not to mention the safety issues involved with launching communications and being trapped should the trailer submerge.
As for the retractable soft cover, that's worth a closer look….
...Mike
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Raften
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A seven year boat cover is a whole lot cheaper. However, let's say you can get a covered one, where does the storage come in, most boats take up the full legal width limit. That leaves us right back with a good quality boat cover and the gear thrown in the boat. I for one would not want to be waiting for a boat in a garage to launch on a boat ramp. Around here it is good to be quick on the ramp.
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SoCalDesertRider
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Bumpyroad
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I have seen enclosed boat trailers where you actually pull the boat up and into the trailer, but that was a few years back.
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dieselgrin
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Here's one. Don't know where they got it.Enclosed boat trailer
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tom_kat
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looks like a expensive trailer,part home made part factory combo.
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SoCalDesertRider
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I don't see the canvas enclosed trailer accomplishing anything more than a canvas boat cover would accomplish for alot less money and hassle.
On both of them, the canvas will eventually wear out and the boat cover will be alot cheaper and easier to replace at that time than the trailer top.
Neither one of them will stop a determined thief or vandal.
The boat cover is less likely to suffer from damage from high winds if involved in a storm.
If you're worried about rocks from the truck tires being thrown up onto the bottom of the boat, wide mudflaps on the truck can stop that.
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saltamontes
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towing your boat w/ a cover on is likely to rub the gelcoat off the boat.
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pjay9
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saltamontes wrote:towing your boat w/ a cover on is likely to rub the gelcoat off the boat.
That is what happened to the old boat after many many miles, probably around 50K. In fact abnything rubbing or jiggleing will impact the paint/gelcoat. I have thought of getting one that snaps on over the windshield and then alnog th sides and across the motor well...but them you have all those snaps that rust and go to heck from corrosion, other methods of attachemnt so a finger catcher. Capt PJ
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