billfishing:
Back on the forum after a gap of a few years. I intend to do a lot more fishing now that I am semi retired. I like to fish the local lakes in my Hobie PA 12. Favorite pastime is trolling around for bass and trout with my down rigger. This year I'm looking to build/customize a trailer for my kayak. Any help and ideas from the forum would be most welcome.
skayaker2:
Hi billfishing, welcome back to NWKA and congrats on semi-retirement. I remember at least a couple members reporting their progress while building/customizing kayak trailer recently, check the search function or the Gear sub-forum of NWKA and I am sure you will find some ideas. I still car top my kayaks, so can't provide much more info!
BentRod:
Welcome back!
YakHunter:
--- Quote from: billfishing on January 15, 2022, 10:03:16 AM ---Back on the forum after a gap of a few years. I intend to do a lot more fishing now that I am semi retired. I like to fish the local lakes in my Hobie PA 12. Favorite pastime is trolling around for bass and trout with my down rigger. This year I'm looking to build/customize a trailer for my kayak. Any help and ideas from the forum would be most welcome.
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Welcome back to the forum Billfishing. As far as DIY kayak trailers, so much depends on your needs (how many kayaks, kayak length, additional storage, etc.). When I built mine in 2020, I wanted to be able to transport 5-6 kayaks. Most of us do not build a trailer from scratch, rather we pick up a used trailer (utility, boat, other) and modify it to meet our needs. My base was a 1980's jet ski trailer that I transformed into my "fleet" trailer. I suggest you do an internet "image" search for DIY Kayak trailer. It will give you a good idea on the build possibilities for various trailer types. I see that there is a couple of face book groups "kayak Trailers and trailer mods" and "DIY Kayak Trailers & Carriers builds N Mods" that can provide inspiration. Personally, I prefer a trailer with a full size wheel (14"+ rims) as my towing distances are somewhat longer. When you are looking for a base trailer make sure you get one with a title. I see many adds out there for un-titled utility trailers and it is a nightmare to get them titled and licensed. I posted pictures of a few stages of the project at: https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22265.msg231268#msg231268 You can also check out Mzungu19's recent DIY kayak trailer post at: https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=22904.msg239183#msg239183 My finished trailer is below.