Traded the single axle for double axle - Restore!

[Sierra Tango II]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

And in between the freezing evenings, I hit it with a little spray paint and looks sharp!











that's it for now!

I love the way you welded on those casters on the back. Hows that working out for you? I need to do something as well as the approach to my driveway is just a little to steep. What are those wheels rated at and where did you get them?

[mikeg205]

thanks for the fold down idea... i'll check out some welders in the area...

[milkmania]

Originally Posted by Sierra Tango II

I love the way you welded on those casters on the back. Hows that working out for you? I need to do something as well as the approach to my driveway is just a little to steep. What are those wheels rated at and where did you get them?

not sure about the wheels, but those welded plates look like U-Bolt plates....
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Susp...RTP300209.html

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by milkmania

not sure about the wheels, but those welded plates look like U-Bolt plates....
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Susp...RTP300209.html

Good eye.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by Rockman

This is priority #1 once we get our boat out of storage in the spring! Know any good welders in our area?

Got a reference for a trailer guy by us...

Traxx said

Best trailer guy in the world at four acres in Bolingbrook. U will be mire than impressed. Ask for Jessie.

630.739.6148

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by milkmania

not sure about the wheels, but those welded plates look like U-Bolt plates....
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Susp...RTP300209.html

Yep, that's what they used. When I originally bought the skid wheels, it came with a plate....but I left that on the single axle trailer when I swapped. Luckily, the u-bolt plate looked pretty dang close so we went for it. We also used 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square tubing.

Works great! The whole weight of the boat is on those wheels for just a few feet while going into our driveway. AND...no marks on our concrete so huge bonus!

[SP Maristar]

What are your plans for the fenders? Repair, locate used, SS new?

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by SP Maristar

What are your plans for the fenders? Repair, locate used, SS new?

In the spring, I plan on just doing the fiberglass repair myself. After doing it on my last trailer, it really isn't that hard and turned out great! Sure, one fender was a lot heavier than the other due to my "extra amount" of fiberglass, but in my mind, it only beefs it up more!

Here is the thread on the fiberglass work last time.....

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=35541

[dfmaus]

Ski-me - did you just spray over the existing rust or brush it off, prime and then spray? I need to do some touch up on mine and wondering how much prep work I need to do first. The rust is spotty - not nearly as much as you had.

[quote=Ski-me;893149]Paint I used....

[SP Maristar]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

In the spring, I plan on just doing the fiberglass repair myself. After doing it on my last trailer, it really isn't that hard and turned out great! Sure, one fender was a lot heavier than the other due to my "extra amount" of fiberglass, but in my mind, it only beefs it up more!

Here is the thread on the fiberglass work last time.....

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=35541

Very nice. Thanks for the link to your previous post. I was wondering what people do when one of their Marathons takes out a fender. I will be replacing our 14 year old (Gaaa!)Marathons in the spring, and wasn't looking forward to losing our tandem OEM stock fenders in case of a blowout.