Requirements:
1. No welding or heavy machinery processing (like pipe bending)
2. Reliable/commercial axle, bearings, with stock wheels
3. Suspension for boats under 500lbs possibly under 350lbs
4. Length & support for 12-18' wooden hull
Optional "nice to have" elements:
a. Folding or removable tongue
b. Rustproof in part
c. Minimal height for easy launch/retrieval
d. 12" wheels for better long-distance towing
I've never read the Glen-L book on building wood-frame trailers, and am not too sure how the DMV would like that, but am willing to consider all or partial wood frame elements.
Not willing to consider torsion axles, or suspension systems rated for 1000+lbs, both of which seem to be the only lightweight ones readily available from Northern Tool and other major retailers. I've owned an old Holsclaw and loved the coil-spring & auto shock suspension, so something similar would be wonderful!
The folding or removable tongue system needs to be bombproof - I have no interest in trailers that might put the boat and/or other motorists at risk.
I understand that commercial trailers exist with all or most of these elements, but prices are usually well over $1200 for the Trailex aluminum models with spare tire, winch stand and winch. Bunks would have to be purchased and installed separately.
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