Kayak trailer...
I was growing tired of transporting our kayaks in the bed of the Tundra and decided there had to be a better way. A neighbor had an old Sears boat and trailer they wanted rid of for free. I cut the poor condition fiberglass boat into pieces for the trash collector. I removed the rollers, winch, guides, and anything else related to the boat from the trailer frame.
The trailer was then sandblasted and powder coated. I was going to fabricate a carrying rack but found a store display kayak rack on Craigslist. A friend welded the rack in place and welded the mount for the front truck tool box.
I installed new wiring, lighting, and reflective tape. The wheel bearings were serviced and new tires installed. Eye bolts were placed for ease of securing kayaks.
Cost: Trailer - 0
Title and 5 year registration - $132
Sandblasting and powder coat - $500
Store display kayak rack - $100
Welding and bracing materials - $350
Truck tool box and rack - $125
New wheels and tires - $140
Lighting, eye bolts,and misc - $50
Total - $1,297
The trailer is a 1969 model but it looks new. It pulls like it is not there. Loading and unloading is very easy although I have not put a kayak on the top rack.
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