modify tandam power boat trailer forOday25(sk)

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Patrick Shannon

Thanks fleet, I have found a suitable trailer for a 5000 to 6500 pound load . However, Dimensions for a shoal keel Oday 25 (shoal keel) are not clear:. 1 boat dimensions 2 Trailer dimensions 3 Retro-fit possible (done it?) 4 Adjustable welding options for all uprights,and the best bedding for the boat for the long trip of 600 miles safely. Thoughts...? Please forward to this site and also Patrick Shannon E- pat.pilar@mindspring.com
 
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David Walters

Done it for a beneteau

I purchased a demo alum. trailer for my Beneteau f235 wing keel with many of the same questions you have. There were a couple of things I did; I contacted an owner of the same model and asked him to take measurements of his boat trailer for me. The important measurements went as follows: distance from bowstop to first bunk upright. distance from bowstop to second bunk upright. distance from bowstop to 3rd bunk upright. distance between all uprights. Angles of uprights (if any) Distance of front axle to bow stop. Height of all uprights from the plane of the keel pad to the top of the bunk. I was able to modify some hefty dock coupler parts to clamp onto the 3x3x.25 alum. crossmembers and used 3/4" set screws to make fine adjustments to the height of the uprights. This adjustability allows me to paint the bottom while on the trailer by raising and lowering the bunks as needed. It also allowed me to make adjustments when I went to get the trailer. I used 1/4" wall galvanized pipe for my uprights with alum angle iron for bracing. It isn't the prettiest trailer on the road, but it made the trip from Racine, WI to the twin cities with nary a hitch. All that said, after I bought and modified the trailer, I found a place that would make a custom one for only $300 more than I spent. Sorry, but I have lost the name of the place.
 
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Jack Jackson

O Day 25 Trailer Measurements

Pat: Per David Walters measurement list, here are the figures for my 1983 Wesco trailer. Just remember that I am a liberal arts major so my figures may be slightly off. distance from bowstop to first upright: 79 in distance from bowstop to 2nd upright: 159.5 in distance from bowstop to 3rd upright: 193 in distance from bowstop to 4th upright: 233 in width between uprights (outer edge to outer edge) 1st set: 44.5 in 2nd set: 55 in 3rd set: 61.5 in 4th set: 68.25 in distance between uprights (front edge to front edge) 1st to 2nd: 88.25 in 2nd to 3rd: 34 in 3rd to 4th: 40.75 in angles of uprights (angled from vertical toward centerline of trailer) 1st and 2nd : 10 degrees 3rd and 4th: 5 degrees height of uprights from top of keel pad to top of bunks 1st: 20.75 in 2nd: 17.75 in 3rd: 19 in 4th: 21 in distance from center of front axle to bowstop: 141 in rear end of keel pad to bowstop: 197 in length of keel pad: 96 in ( I used an 8 ft 2x12 for a keel pad) I hope these are helpful. Email me at Beachjacksons@aol.com if I can give you any more measurements. Jack Jackson
 
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