01-15-2011, 08:20 PM
I'll be interested in watching the progress of this 'trailer building' albinotrout.
If I could just mention a few things:
Watch the paint or finish you put on the plywood bed, with some good warm weather and sun-light, the toon will stick to it.
Lights are not required, but they sure help other drivers see the tail-end of that trailer.
Tie-downs: first trip out I had about 5 straps on my toons. Next time and since I just fasten an eye-bolt to the front of the trailer with a small cable to each hook of the pontoon and throw only one strap over the toons. Works great.
If you're going to run a 'rail' of sorts around the trailer, block the front of the trailer with plywood. This keeps the road grease, mud, snow and whatever off your toons. Keeps 'em a lot cleaner and protects them from the elements.
Good luck !!
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If I could just mention a few things:
Watch the paint or finish you put on the plywood bed, with some good warm weather and sun-light, the toon will stick to it.
Lights are not required, but they sure help other drivers see the tail-end of that trailer.
Tie-downs: first trip out I had about 5 straps on my toons. Next time and since I just fasten an eye-bolt to the front of the trailer with a small cable to each hook of the pontoon and throw only one strap over the toons. Works great.
If you're going to run a 'rail' of sorts around the trailer, block the front of the trailer with plywood. This keeps the road grease, mud, snow and whatever off your toons. Keeps 'em a lot cleaner and protects them from the elements.
Good luck !!
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