Hi there, just thought I'd throw some pictures of the new windsurfing trailer that I just finished building myself. It has room for 7 boards in the racks and more if required on top of the storage area which doubles up as a bed. I hope that some of my ideas may help with planning your next trailer build. Only thing missing from the pics is the waeco fridge which sits in front of the storage boxes.
Cheers, Moondo
Looks even better in real life! Still looking for the coffee machine.
Well done Simon
This is exactly what I am looking at doing.
Can you give us some hints on what you started with and the materials and skills required to build it?
TIA
Trailer started from an old frame that I had sitting at home for ages.
Pictures before and after.
Hint 1: Be willing to spend heaps of time getting it right the first time.
Hint 2: Know what size your panel dimensions are before you start.
I used sign writers panels which guaranteed a non painting top finish.
Panels start as 2240mm X 1220mm. The less you need to cut the better.
Most important Hint: In order to build the trailer that you want, Don't add up all the receipts until you finish. I still haven't added all of mine!
looks fantastic Moondo!
I note the wooden section on the left hand side...that's where your swag goes after you tell Mrs Moondo how much you spent on the trailer!
Looks great Simon! Look even more the part once you have added a sticker here and there 
How is the colorbond held on? Has it been folded by someone, or is there some other trick to it?
I am still in the process of my own trailer build and have changed my mind after building some complex curves into it that I just can't do in steel. Back to the straight lines and angles I go.
LOve one.. just have to learn how to park it.. Watch out everyone ..clear the deck here she comes!
Just one thing to consider,in Vic the trailer width is from mud guard to mud guard so if you built over the wheel arches you get an extra 600mm to play with for no extra cost.
Most plumbing shops (Reese) can fold what ever bends you want. My door flashings have 3 bends plus a safety fold.
Craig I think the requirements for trailers are now nation-wide standards. They go into details of where the lights can be and any reflectors required and so on. The width and lengths also affect the light and reflector locations.
Of course when you base your trailer on an existing trailer, you aren't asked to meet these requirements. When it is a home-built then you have to meet them all. The only one I am having trouble with is the need to have a rated safety chain. They specify it in the standards, but I haven't found any easy place to buy it.
Like you I have used the mud guard widths as well, but I can see why people go for the easier option of having a box in-between.
I remember reading the back page of an American mag, "Windsurfer" which was graced by the articulate journo, Eric Aider back in the late 80's.
One particular column was aptly titled...." Inadequiver", which was a condition most sailors suffered when they witnessed quivers/entourage that happened to belong to Robby Naish and the likes. ( what a bloody great role model!!)
Simon, my man, you have just raised the bar in the trailer envy stakes!!
I'll be proud to have my decals emblazon the IWC Team Trailer!!
They're at the store and I'll pass them onto Mick or Evan.
Nice Work
Great trailer Moondo. Mine is at the point where I need to clad it ( see photos in my profile)
I wonder if you can help with some bits I have been trying to get right!
How did you cut the sheet? Did you seal the edges after cutting? I am wondering how to paint them without making a mess of the plastic! Did you use aluminium or steel rivets?
HI....just an afterthough i found this week about the trailer i built(see profile pics)..i actually only made it for 3 boards and used the bottom section for sails...but since buying a 4th board i now have to store it on the bottom section(where the sails used to be) and it will only fit under the bottom bar if i remove the front footstraps...bugger !!!...make sure all the gear plus any future gear will fit before doing the final frame welding.
I used the signboard also and bent the angles to shape by using a router to make a V groove on one side and then it bends very easily...
PS;MONDO;Great trailer above by the way !!!!
Kev.
