Thats it, we have too much stuff to carry about on the roof of the Suby.
We need a trailer.
Anyone know of where one goes about getting an enclosed windsurf trailer these days? Melbourne preferably...
Also a little keen on a trailer..... that or a Van similar to the Mercedes Vito or VW Transporter, but would prefer a trailer as it's a much cheaper route I'd imagine.
Similar to the one posted by AUS02 in the other trailer thread would be nice
I found some pretty good trailer links when I was doing research, simply google trailer victoria, see what you can find, I ended up building my own (with lots of help - dad, Chris Hi!) set a budget of $600-$700 for a base trailer and another $1200 for materials
This is a diy trailer based on an old 6 by 4 box trailer with an extended drawbar. The design criteria was that its frontal area should not be greater than that of the vt wagon towing it. ( for fuel economy) . Hence the low height and tapering sides. The challenge was then to fit 5 boards in it. The boards load from 2 side doors onto painstakingly positioned racks. The footstraps would make it difficult to get as many in by sliding from the rear. The boards interleave rather than sit side by side - beware - this is not as easy as you'd imagine to arrange. The boards all sit above the height of the original box trailer so other stuff slides in underneath thru the tailgate. The load area down here now extends over the draw bar.
But you can do it all yourself with 6mm plywood, a jig saw, a bit of glue and a screwdriver. The standard box trailer is way over engineered for this purpose, so unless you already have one maybe base it on a lightweight dinghy trailer.
That's similar to what I did a few years ago too.
The commercial builders rip you off, and they rip you off again if youw ant something made a little different.
Build it yourself, it is fun, you get exactly what you want and a lot cheaper. Mine was $600 total, trailer and all materials Took 3 boards, 8 sails and camping gear for two ppl for a fortnight (incl 200L water)
People think it is too hard and they need a welder etc but you don't:
(1) buy a 7x5 (smaller if you must)
(2) make a set of shelves to sit on top of it. Use 1" square hollow section aluminium with the plastic joiners so there is no welding just click it together like lego
(3) Once happy with the frame and how it sits on the trailer etc, get sign sheeting (0.8mm colourbond) from a signmakers. Used stuff will be cheap. Cover the trailer with it. No drilling no riveting, just glue it on with Sikaflex.
Perfect seal, won't rust, looks like a bought one and you can make the whole thing with a hacksaw and tin snips, nothing else!!! Oh unless you need a door on it.... you'll need a drill for the hinges.
It's very easy to make an unenclosed sailboard trailer. Just add racks and dump your gear in the bottom. Not very secure though.......
It's amazing what you can get on one though! 
Spotted at Sandy Point! 
i believe Andrew McD of KA Sails is selling one of my ex trailers.
we do do the odd specialised Trailers, but mainly ultra smick service bodies for Tradies.
they know the real value of the equipment they are protecting.
we are expensive but you pay for what you get.
Jeez, guys, talk about overkill!! Nice, though... But who watches over the remaining 10 grand worth of gear while you're out on the water?
Me, I've never had that problem...
...style is one thing money can't buy...
chase up a used motocross enclosed trailer, I have had 2 over my racing days, these are always well built and reasonably secure.
You can get new ones built for about 2k secondhand from 700 bucks up, go to the trading post website and search, or ebay, they are around, heaps of dads get them to set uo the family racing, then sell them after a few years.
ok here is my variation on the theme--
stats-fits 4 boards,7 sails,all the masts,3 booms and all the other stuff that you need.
trailer stats-twin solar powered extraction vents (shifts 50m3/hr),316 s/s roof racks full aluminium construction.
story-this started life in 1978 being built up from the ground by my old man to start life as a flying ant trailer..(he tested it to 160km/hr that year on the way to an ant carnival!)
its undergone a couple of rebuilds since then and did a stint for 10 years as a rubbish trailer. i finally decided 2 years ago that trying to predict what sailing gear i would need to tie on the roof racks sucked so hence the rebuild, since then i have modified again.
In NSW most guys seem to buy Go-cart or motorbike trailers and convert them for windsurfing....Super easy and exactly the right dimensions...Cheers
Here is the latest version of our windsurfing trailer completed in just the last few months. Originally the aluminium box sat in a rusty old 8x5 box trailer which we replaced with a new galvanised steel chassis and Landcruiser wheels and heavy-duty axle for better off-road ability for towing behind our Landrover Discovery.
Photos of the old trailer with a full load of gear are here: ozmac.com/index.php
Salt water spray blowing on the old box trailer was just killing it hence the upgrade.
My brother-in-law Ric built this trailer to my design and his little company Stirling Marine Fabrications stirlingmarine.com (based here in Perth) can make this same design (or a custom variation) for around $5,000 give or take I think.
ps. my wife and I normally carry a lot more gear in the trailer :-)
-Mart
$5k you could buy "Knot boards" van a brand new board (or 2) and 3 new sails for that
$5k you could buy "Knot boards" van a brand new board (or 2) and 3 new sails for that
Picked up a boat and trailer for $600 sold the boat for $500,built a steel frame box 2.9x1.2x1.2 added formply floor and 4 racks sheeted with alloy sheeting and bolted to trailer.Am able to transport4 boards,sails etc and if I have to can add a mattress and overnight in it.All up cost about $600.00 and has been on the road now for 2 years without a problem.If anyone wants some info and details or photo's give me a shout
$5k you could buy "Knot boards" van a brand new board (or 2) and 3 new sails for that
Mmm Mmmmmmmmmmmmm the smell of the new board/s inside the rusty,smelly moldy van.........PRICELESS 
Though I better join in with some piccys of my first attempt at an enclosed trailer. I copied the track of the Commy and used police rims so I have 2 spares and the trailer rides nice and level.
Uses a laser cut interlocking plywood framework with a lofted plywood skin. All sealed with epoxy.
Fits 4-6 boards, 8 sails etc and has heat reflecting paint - keeping all those goodies inside cool on hot days."
That's a fantastic effort Kimba.
Easty, the driveway pic was from Allens Rivulet, south of Hobart looking north to Mount Wellington. Second pic with the Merc was Hawley.
