Simple DIY Boat Trailer Build part 1 of 3

This is how I built an inexpensive boat trailer. I used 30 feet of "C" channel and 10 feet of square tubing. All of it was 1/8 inch thick walls. So not too heavy but more than adequate for a small aluminum boat. I used about 4 feet of 2 1/2" angle iron, about 18 inches of 3" flat bar, and 2 feet of 1 inch flat bar. I reused an axel and fender from a junky old trailer I've had for years. I bought new tires and rims and painted everything to match with paint from Tractor Supply. I made bunks out of 2X6 Douglas Fir and covered them with cheap carpet from Home Depot using contact cement and staples. I bought the rollers and bow support rubbers on Amazon. This is part one of three parts.

[@markf6743]

Very nice video. I could identify with change of plans part way through the project as that’s the way I do it :)

[@hartshut]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@delstep2255]

Thanks for this video my brother. You really laboured to make it simple.

[@jimamccracken5783]

Very good build except for AXLE PLACEMENT let me explain, please!
60% of the length should be in front of the axle and 40% behind it.
That way you should get tongue weight of no more than 75 to 100 lbs.
Love your ideas other than the axle sitting way too far forward.
Color was perfect FORD BLUE.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Great video. I know this is an older video, but I'm sure glad I found it. My brother is building riverboats, and I'm a metal Faber and I'll be building his trailers, I am on UA-cam looking for ways to cold bend rectangle tubing. My trailers will be 21' long and only need to be about 4' wide with a 68" hub face axle.

[@litsoschastlivyy7002]

Great video I'm looking at building one myself may I ask where did you get the materials or where would you suggest me looking for the materials

[@hartshut]

Thanks. You can get the materials at any metal supplier. Sometimes a fabrication shop will also sell metal. Good luck with your build.

[@oldphart7906]

Nice trailer.

[@pescandoenbaja1993]

Excelente video 👍 gracias por la información, nuevo suscriptor ✌️

[@Gatitos_Pelones]

good info thanks buddy!!

[@hectormora2449]

Hermoso trabajo amigo saludos