Bought this boat trailer from my neighbor to use as a utility trailer. i've had a few ideas thrown at me, but i'm still not sure how i want to go about it. i work for a metal building supplier so i can't get the steel necessary for this. just not sure which way i want to go yet.

i kinda want to keep this thread updated so you guys can see the progress.

it's roughly dimensioned at 19' OAL. 15' long from the brace behind the winch and the very back. and its 6' wide between the fenders.

i've thought about getting some cold formed channel to weld/bolt behind the cross members in the back just so i can have a flat surface for the boards to lay on. the front of the trailer needs some more bracing. i just don't know how i want to do it yet.

ETA: So i got the trailer done. Maybe went a bit overboard, but it looks nice. I might have $500-$600 in it. that's a lot cheaper than tractor supply or lowes for the size (minus a rail and ramp). it's 14'x6' ($2000 at those places). here are some pictures.

also, i do plan on putting a rail and a ramp on it eventually, but for now, it's serviceable as is.

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Posted by LSUengr

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Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:43 am to finchmeister08

Cheapskate way that I did it was just some 2x6 run across with some blocks to the existing cross members. Then treated plywood on top. Don't think that is what you have in mind though...

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Posted by finchmeister08

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Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:45 am to LSUengr

nah, i've been told i can turn this bad boy into a car hauler. but i have no intentions of ever doing that.

this thing is already a noodle.

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Posted by NYCAuburn

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Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:55 am to finchmeister08

I wouldnt put too much money into it. cut the bunk brackets and Weld something in the middle for the dip in the cross supports to level, then just lay some thick plywood

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Posted by Clames

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Posted on 3/20/18 at 11:21 am to finchmeister08

I turned an small boat trailer into a utility trailer last summer. I needed something to haul 16' pieces of trim and it cost me about $150 in pressure treated lumber, new wiring, lights, and a hitch lock. Really not a hard process for a weekend project. Nice thing about it is that I can just attach pieces of wood to it as needed to secure things without having to cut, drill, or weld steel.

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