Scott B
Member
I built this box on my trailer several years ago, and thought I would share these photos with everyone. Yes, it is overkill - yes, it took way too long to build - but it works.
The box will hold 2 complete sets of spars and boards, a dolly (taken apart), my parts box and tool box. I think a second dolly will fit if I take out my part and tool boxes.
The box is 10 feet long, 47 inches wide (trailer width) and 12 inches tall - it weights more than the boat! But, the weight on the trailer springs provides a smooth highway ride for the boat. The boat cradles are made of 4 inches of open cell foam, and support the boat upright or upside down.
The three access doors are lockable, taking a lot of the worry out of parking overnight in a hotel parking lot.
If anyone is going to build their own box, feel free to incorporate any of these ideas. This design is not perfect, but I don't know how I would change it. As I said, it serves its purpose well.
The box will hold 2 complete sets of spars and boards, a dolly (taken apart), my parts box and tool box. I think a second dolly will fit if I take out my part and tool boxes.
The box is 10 feet long, 47 inches wide (trailer width) and 12 inches tall - it weights more than the boat! But, the weight on the trailer springs provides a smooth highway ride for the boat. The boat cradles are made of 4 inches of open cell foam, and support the boat upright or upside down.
The three access doors are lockable, taking a lot of the worry out of parking overnight in a hotel parking lot.
If anyone is going to build their own box, feel free to incorporate any of these ideas. This design is not perfect, but I don't know how I would change it. As I said, it serves its purpose well.
