Tired of car-topping? I was too, so I built a kayak trailer off a small Harbor Freight frame. Over the last 5 years it's gone several thousand miles and taken me to all kinds of adventures. Now it's ready to do the same for you!
Kit comes with trailer, 2 Igloo Marine coolers, cargo box, tie-downs for coolers and box, spare tire, extra light bulbs, rolling tongue jack, and a set of spare bearings (current bearings are in good shape).
$500 NWKA price.
This is a light duty trailer that will work great for 1 large or 2 small kayaks. If you are going to be hauling a lot of weight regularly you will want to reinforce the tongue. I am only selling it because I recently bought a different kayak trailer.
The trailer is ready to roll:
I just checked the bearings and they are still solid (replaced about 3 years ago). I also just touch-up painted any nicks in the paint - top and bottom - sanded, primer, and paint. Does not have to be licensed in Oregon (very light!). It was always stored inside when not in use - no substantial rust.
The kayak bunks are 60 inches wide and 70 inches apart. They are currently wood 2x4s bolted to the steel cross bars, as I found those provided a nice surface to set the kayaks on, but you can change that to whatever you want easily. The trailer comfortably hauls 14+ ft. kayaks with a lift gate (SUV), or longer boats with a truck.
This trailer was purpose-built when I had a steep driveway and needed to push the trailer into my small garage by hand. So I chose the smallest Harbor Freight frame to build off of. The frame was assembled as directed with bolts and then welded together as well. A 12 foot, 2x2 inch steel tongue was added that goes the length of the trailer, welded in place.
The entire frame was primed with automotive primer and then rattle-canned with semi-gloss black paint, and touched up every few years since. Loc-tite was used on all hardware. Bearings were always packed with top-shelf "green grease". I have had zero problems with the wheels/bearings/tires, in spite of negative reviews. (You must strip off the "grease" that comes on the bearings and repack with good grease!)
The decking is 1/2 inch plywood with drain holes and varnish. If you're going to be storing this outside I would suggest a new coat of varnish on the wood. All deck hardware was stainless steel when possible, otherwise galvanized. Drag chains are heavy duty galvanized. All electrical wiring was soldered, not crimped.
The hitch mount fits a 2 inch ball. The trailer light connection is flat-4. It has rear lights and marker lights, all of which work.
The trailer is in Damascus/Boring area. I can also bring it to Tualatin.
PM me or reply here (or if you have my cell# or email feel free to reach out that way too). I'm happy to answer questions.
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kallitype:
Would 2 Hobie Revolutions fit on top???
Captain Redbeard:
--- Quote from: kallitype on July 21, 2019, 07:53:40 PM ---Would 2 Hobie Revolutions fit on top???
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The Revo 13 is listed at 28.5" wide, so yes, 2 Revolutions should fit. I haven't done that myself. You might want to put a piece of foam between them and then snug them up together. That's what I did with my Tarpon and my buddy's Trident 15.
Captain Redbeard:
bump ^^^
Price reduced to $700
craig:
--- Quote from: kallitype on July 21, 2019, 07:53:40 PM ---Would 2 Hobie Revolutions fit on top???
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You could easily bolt square tubing on, I have 72 inch square tubes bolted on my trailer, I can get two outbacks side by side. With two sets of cradles mounted I can easily get three kayaks on with one laying between the two in cradles. Square steel tubing is cheap from a metal yard (compared to buying it in the form that says Yakima or Thule on it). I think I paid about $27 for the 12 foot piece I cut in half. It is 1 1/4 inch with 1/8 inch walls if I remember correctly.