Trailer for marsh rat/aqua pod?

[wraithen]

Does anyone have a trailer for a marsh rat or aquapod? I was seriously thinking about building something similar to these after trying to use a kayak in the sound, but the weight of a homebuilt one makes me reconsider that. While I love the maneuverability of the kayak over the hybrid boat my buddy built, I'd love something in between. My issue is I only wish I had a pickup about 10 times a year. I prefer my suv and will not get a pickup. The problem is I scrape my kayak loading it on my roof all the time and I'd prefer a trailer. Anyone build one for this? I'd love to see a bunch of pictures.

[Stilly bay]

I know that you can get jet ski trailers for super cheap from time to time. a little tweaking and I bet it would fit the bill.

[KFhunter]

http://skagit.craigslist.org/boa/3264550491.html

[KFhunter]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/3352442114.html

[KFhunter]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/3370902955.html


I'd get this trailer and modify it.  Just lengthen out the bunks and narrow them up a bit so your boat would fit.  Or make a two place trailer.

I'd leave the winch but replace the cable or big rope with better but thinner rope so you could winch a yak up the beach?  You could even put a rope guide on the tail end of the trailer so you don't have the rope binding up or rubbing.  Then you could winch a yak right up a cliff.

[h2ofowlr]

I will give you one if you come and pick it up.  You would have to get it licensed and lights, but everything else is good on it.

[wraithen]

This isn't for this year, or the next one either. My season ends dec 1st and I won't be in country for a year after that. (Not deploying, just a pita tour.) I'm not even sure I will need a boat when I get back depending on where we get sent. I like to over research everything so I was looking for all the different ways you guys did things.

H2O that is yet another crazy awesome offer from members on this site. I can't take you up on that but if you're near my neck of the woods sometime and we can link up the first round is on me! 

[MagKarl]

I use a little 4x8 flatbed utility trailer for both my 12' Jon boat and my Marsh Rat.  I have a pair of 2x4's screwed down for rails or bunks, but they aren't really required.  Secure the boats with motorcycle and ratchet straps.  Works great and the trailer is useful for a lot of other stuff where a dedicated boat trailer really is not. 

[wraithen]

Doing some looking i came across a bunch of hf trailers. my concern is they say they are rated to 45 and not to exceed that. is that just due to tires? I need to be able to do a minimum of 65 to not get run over in most places and make it through some not well maintained dirt roads somethimes.

[akirkland]

Im looking for a trailer for my pod. I have a flatbed that would work buy I want a smaller trailer. Im considering a jet ski trailer but the right little flat trailer would work as well. Not in a huge rush, but definately looking at ideas.

[LeeMajors]

Have you thought about something like this to fix your kayak loading issue?

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/yakima-8004018.html

[wraithen]

I can load my yak no worries. The concern is being tough on something that costs 10x as much. I really thought Id get a bunch of homebrew trailers on here but apparently not. I will probably not worry about it until i find out if i need a boat at my next duty station. Kirkland. i was thinking the jet ski trailers would be a good idea and should start popping up pretty cheap soon. i think i will get a flat utility trailer and add quick install bunks and call it good. Have they made the pods motor equipable yet?

[AWS]

Look at Harbor Freight they have a bunch of small trailers that are hiway rated and very reasonable.

[cowlitzkiller]

I found this picture on Ifish.

I'm working on building a trailer for my marshrat (magnum) and I want to have a couple other slots for my buddies' rats as well.  Not sure if I want them riding on their side or flat.  A friend has a waverunner trailer that we'll probably build something off of.  When and if it gets done this winter, I'll try to remember to post some pictures.