Awesome! I tuned in for the long bunk board support mods made to your trailer...and then ..it got better - the trailer was for a 1970's sears gamefisher - which is what I own and make mods to the trailer I haul it around on...thanks for the great vid!
Funny, I have the exact same boat, I ended up doing extensive fiberglass work to reinforce some weak spots, added marine paint and she looks god as new. I need to get trailer for her though. Unloading from the back of a pickup is a PITA.
What a great little video! I noticed you didn't seem to weld anything on, just bolted it. I bought a boat just yesterday and hauled it home today, it's about the same size as your boat but is aluminum. I will have to either haul it to and from the lake in my truck or get/modify/build a trailer. I can weld a bit and have access to a welding school, so even building one from scratch would be possible. I will probably try to modify a trailer that I find somewhere and I have to say, I would love to have one just like yours! Welding to a pipe is a little harder but can be done. Happy fishing!
When epoxying a boat always do a small test patch and grind all the way down through any paint and body filler. A lot of cheap boats do not use fiberglass but are molded out of ABS or some other plastic to which epoxy will NOT adhere. There are adhesives that will work, but you need to know going in what you are dealing with.
+Byron Argueta Well... it worked beautifully. So, I don't care. I've been using the boat for 2 years since and it's holding strong. Kudos to amature.bondo!!!
I can appreciate the efforts that go in to fixing your stuff. it is very rewarding making your own stuff. GOOD JOB!!
Awesome! I tuned in for the long bunk board support mods made to your trailer...and then ..it got better - the trailer was
for a 1970's sears gamefisher - which is what I own and make mods to the trailer I haul it around on...thanks for the great vid!
+Ken Smith I appreciate the comment. Thanks!
You know....... the Dept of Transportation DOES have some rules regarding trailers on the roadway. You may want to read some of them.
Don't need to. I got rid of this and now have a new trailer. Thanks, though.
Nice Job on the trailer, gonna steal some ideas from you. Fun to watch!!!
Hahaha, loved the sense of humor. Cracked me up
Funny, I have the exact same boat, I ended up doing extensive fiberglass work to reinforce some weak spots, added marine paint and she looks god as new. I need to get trailer for her though. Unloading from the back of a pickup is a PITA.
Rick Elliott Way cool. I also recently fiberglassed it and it's still an awesome and very sturdy boat.
What a great little video! I noticed you didn't seem to weld anything on, just bolted it.
I bought a boat just yesterday and hauled it home today, it's about the same size as your boat but is aluminum. I will have to either haul it to and from the lake in my truck or get/modify/build a trailer. I can weld a bit and have access to a welding school, so even building one from scratch would be possible.
I will probably try to modify a trailer that I find somewhere and I have to say, I would love to have one just like yours! Welding to a pipe is a little harder but can be done. Happy fishing!
Thanks much. Yeah, the trailer has worked well and is still holding together strong. Good luck with the future welding!
You're welcome and thanks again. It's so much fun to fix things on your own. Your youtube name is pretty funny also.
you d man. getting it done .
*Da man
Good
What are the rods in the center of the frame called... the ones going across
When epoxying a boat always do a small test patch and grind all the way down through any paint and body filler. A lot of cheap boats do not use fiberglass but are molded out of ABS or some other plastic to which epoxy will NOT adhere. There are adhesives that will work, but you need to know going in what you are dealing with.
This way worked fine. It was 4 years ago and still... no leaks.
I get a real Cheech & Chong vibe from this video. You may have missed your calling.
Don't use flex seal on fiberglass but on aluminum is much better.
Ha very entertaining. Your video making skills though are a bit superior to your trailer building :)
I appreciate it. But this trailer was put together 3 years ago and it's still holding strong. And it cost virtually nothing.
So what happen to the dingy of death? This boat looks a lot bigger. Nice job on the trailer.
amature.bondo for a fiber glass boat. use marine grade 3m 5200 sealant or an epoxy compound.
+Byron Argueta Well... it worked beautifully. So, I don't care. I've been using the boat for 2 years since and it's holding strong. Kudos to amature.bondo!!!
Excuse me Sir have you been drinking?
Fender. Not bumper not wheel cover. 😉
Meh...