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Small Boat Trailer
8 September 2021 · 5 min · 98 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair modifies a 10-foot boat trailer to accommodate 14-foot vessels, specifically the St. Jacques Spritzail and a Sunfish.0:18 Because the trailer length is insufficient, the plan involves cutting a section out of the rear ramp to allow the boat's transom to protrude through the frame during transport.0:35 This modification requires a cutout approximately 4 feet wide and 30 inches deep to clear the deadwood and transom of the St. Jacques.1:52 The design allows the boats to remain on dollies while strapped to the trailer, with the protruding transom serving as an additional securing point.2:50 During the fabrication process, the crew also rigs the St. Jacques to verify all parts are accounted for and uses a 1 1/8-inch round-over bit on a router to smooth sharp edges on a bridge and other shop projects.4:19 The trailer work remains in the planning and marking phase as the crew organizes the workshop and secures the boat Scout.4:11
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