04-07-03: For the past 2 weekends I have been building a trailer for my Tango. I ordered the metal delivered from a local supplier for $188.00 and I ordered a utility trailer kit from Southwestwheel for $351 including shipping. The kit included a 3500 lb axel, springs, bolts, hangar kit, 14 inch wheels & tires, fenders, coupler, jack, lights, wiring, and license plate holder. http://www.southwestwheel.com/traileraxles.htm They delivered the same week I ordered. The trailer is nearly finished. I have rough fit bunks to the trailer and I will pick up rollers for the keel this week. You can view pictures at the customer photo site. The axel is currently clamped to the frame. I will position it by tongue weight when I turn the boat onto it. I will then bolt these to the frame. I have not welded the fenders at this time since I have not permanently located the axel. Looks like I will come in under $600.00 for the trailer. This is hard dirty work but worth it in the end. The book "How to build boat trailers" by Glen L. Witt was a good investment for this project. Barry, I must tell you I brag about your website all the time. Thank you for being there. Thanks for all the help. |