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Not another 'my custom windsurfing trailer build' topic....

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Created by eckas > 9 months ago, 22 Apr 2017
eckas
NSW, 323 posts
22 Apr 2017 3:06PM
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Sure is!!!



The box trailer was professionally built but the Thunderbird-2 style windsurfing box is all my creation.





























ka43
NSW, 3078 posts
22 Apr 2017 5:14PM
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Love it!!

powersloshin
NSW, 1705 posts
22 Apr 2017 8:20PM
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Looks awesome. How did you secure the body to the trailer? I can only see those short lengths of U channel...
And what is the reason for the back door to fold down instead of up? I find that going up could offer some protection from rain and sunshine...

eckas
NSW, 323 posts
22 Apr 2017 9:21PM
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6 x 20cm lengths of U channel give load distribution and side to side restraint on the side walls of the trailer box. 2 more u channels on the front wall of the trailer box, plus the front legs that bear on the drawbar give forward-aft restraint. 4 x cam lock straps ensure the box is pulled down tight at all times and cannot bounce (unlikely given it's weight).

3 reasons for the bottom hinged tailgate: 1. It allows the top and side panelling to extend past the tailgate so that water accumulating on the roof and blown/draining backwards doesn't enter the box but drains out over/past the tailgate. 2 I've lined the box with vinyl to prevent salty water contacting the steelwork. The bottom hinge makes it easier to keep this vinyl hemmed up the tailgate so as to entrap any water. 3. Didn't really want the hassle of gas struts. I agree, a bit of shade/shelter would be nice on some days!

Sin
WA, 170 posts
23 Apr 2017 6:17AM
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Good job! I like it

Ian K
WA, 4061 posts
23 Apr 2017 7:49AM
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Well done Eckas. Obviously styled in the Steel City. Looks to be one of the best, if not the longest... Big Al? Here's one styled in Tar Sand City Montreal.


eckas
NSW, 323 posts
23 Apr 2017 10:40AM
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Believe it or not, it carries an 11'11" SUP, a 110cm wide starboard START and a 100cm wide formula.

However, I think Al's would be longer...

Ian K
WA, 4061 posts
23 Apr 2017 11:17AM
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11'11'' ! 3.63 metres! Are you sure?


eckas
NSW, 323 posts
23 Apr 2017 8:21PM
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Yes indeed! Prove it next time I see you st Primbee!

brucewilba
NSW, 1 posts
25 Apr 2017 9:20AM
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Hi just finished no wind project

eckas
NSW, 323 posts
25 Apr 2017 12:41PM
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Nice, very nice. Great new look instead of the traditional white ACP. Bonus marks for being all stickered up for launch.

That makes three new windsurfing trailers in the Illawarra region in the last week. Clearly we are to blame for the lack of wind.

Sin
WA, 170 posts
26 Apr 2017 5:55AM
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brucewilba said..
Hi just finished no wind project


Nice Eco-Vintage look, I like it!

sailquik
VIC, 6096 posts
26 Apr 2017 11:21AM
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Great design for intended use.

Excellent workmanship!

plywoodboy
QLD, 126 posts
26 Apr 2017 7:38PM
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Desperate pimping here, just halved the price of my open framed galv trailer with fibreglass box and multiple mast bag and .....

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Windsurfing-Accessories/~vc3wz/SailboardWatersport-Trailer.aspx

crashsplash
NSW, 5 posts
9 May 2017 9:24AM
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Bruce Love the timber retro look

Another trailer project
Custom made to fit the garage opening with 20cm to spare
4m x 1.5 x 1.5













geared4knots
TAS, 2648 posts
9 May 2017 6:41PM
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Ask Buzzy for pictures of his creation .it will blow you away.

eckas
NSW, 323 posts
9 May 2017 7:41PM
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Beautiful work Al! Intriguing to see the 'bones' beneath the skin. Just as well there is plenty of room at Primbee, with all these Illawarra Speedsters (and Gustbusters) with trailers.

Tony Polony
NSW, 338 posts
9 May 2017 9:27PM
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melih
134 posts
10 May 2017 3:51AM
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Nice and clean job. Congratulations.



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