I didn't know if this is the correct forum for this or not, my apologies if not.

I am trying to decide what to do exactly to modify the trailer I bought to fit the "Runt" (Atchafalaya Outdoor Designs version of the Midget) and carry it safely.

Trailer as is specifications:

Length: 16 1/2'
DBF: 42"


The Runt is

12' 3" long overall
44" wide at the chine
56" beam

My current plans are to order a complete square galvanized 60" axle kit, build a new upper frame that is either 6' or 8' long and 48" wide using 11ga 2" x 2" for cross members and 11ga 2" x 3" for the outer rails. The tubing would be flush on the bottom and that would allow me to butt the bunks up against the outer rail and space them evenly from the edge and under the runners. For bunks I was thinking 2x6 on the outside and 2x4s under the runners. The bunks will screw directly to the cross members and have Gator Glide on them.

There will also be some form of guides on the rear as well, haven't decided on the style I want yet.

I am going weld 3" x 2" angle iron feet on both sides the cross members and use u-bolts to attach the upper frame to the tongue of the trailer.

I am planning on using 13" wheels and the 2" x 3" tubing allows me to move the original fenders up for clearance.

I am using the original axle, springs, tires, wheels and upper frame to build a kayak trailer.

I will also have the new upper frame hot galvanized dipped by a local company.

Here is a crude drawing of what I was thinking



Here is a stock photo of the trailer as it comes from McClain:



Pictures of the Runt:









This will be hanging off the back:

I feel like, for the money you will have spent on the trailer and modding it, you could just have bought the right trailer for it...
or even a good used trailer.

There is no such animal here, I have been looking for a couple of months, everything was junk and the only trailer I found in stock was $1700 and the dealer said he was making me a deal and I was going to have to modify it to work.

The boat is light, 2 people can pick it up easily and the motor is 120lbs, just awkward to handle.

haha, totally understand.
I could have sworn you can get a trailer from a seller In the $1200 range
I could be wrong though.

Check with bass pro shops to see if you can get a tracker trailer that they sell for their aluminum boats.

What engine block is that?

That is the 12hp LCT Copperhead

That's the Lake Lewisville syndrome

People spending money they don't have to impress people they don't know. It's an odd phenomena.

A buddy of mine uses the same trailer to carry a 15x48 Weldbuilt 100 ga. with a Yamaha 25 hp 4 stoke. the only thing he added was guides to help center the boat when loading. Works good for him and pulls good too!

Frame is just about complete. I am waiting on the steel housings for the oval tail lights and then I will put it together. I am having it hot dipped galvanized. It is ¢42 a pound, I don't even make the minimum charge weight of 371lbs, so it will cost me $100 with a 5 day turn around. I carried the frame in the garage on my shoulder, calculated it weighs about 145lbs.