2 BBSB's on a double trailer

ksherbine

ksherbine

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Here's a couple of boats that we built for Steve A. in Wisconsin, along with a double decker trailer we fabricated. The trailer is a Load Rite Jet Ski trailer, with a stainless tubing frame built on the top for the second boat. The frame for the upper boat is 1"x1 1/2" stainless tubing, and very well braced (and a short span) so it's a lot more heavy duty than it looks in this picture. You can jump in the middle with no deflection.

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To unload, back down the ramp until the bottom boat floats:

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Backdown a hair further until the back boat starts to float and unload that one:
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Here's the boats out of the water. We put the sprayshield and decoy racks up on the one. I've been trying to find a Cordura material that matches the FME #28 paint a little better, but haven't had any luck. After a few weeks in the sun/water/mud it looks a lot closer.
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To load just repeat the process. Top boat first, then the bottom one. We were afraid we'd have to lift the nose of the top boat, but with the winch and the roller we installed on the back of the top rack, even with a gradual sloping boat ramp like this one we were able to just winch the back boat up on with zero assistance from the guy in the water.

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Thats a real slick setup. You said that the trailer is a jet ski trailer, did you check out the possibility of using a double jet ski trailer?
 
Yes, we actually started out looking at a double jet-ski trailer. We got that idea from Steve Sutton. But our customer wanted a single, so it didn't take up as much room in his garage so we went with this configuration.

Actually right now we're looking for a tandem jet-ski trailer that we can then turn into a double-decker to hold 4 boats. When we hunt there are usually 3 of us with boats, plus going to shows it would be handy to be able to haul 4 boats at once.

Thanks,
 
Why don't you just shoot the cordura with paint? If you put a light coat on it holds up well and would look better.

The cordura that I've seen that is a much closer match is the color diane used for her bags a couple years ago, I don't know if she still uses that color, but it is better. I've also seen (and have) bags of hers that are the same color as what you ahve.
 
Nice setup on those 12 footers Kirk.As long as the water is high enough,no problem getting the top boat on and off.
 
Kirk:Great setup and boats look good I'mheading to colorado for three week to see new grandaughter,heading out 15 may.Some of my brant in progress. Bill
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WOW Bill!! Those things are really works of art!! I can't wait to rain some shot on them!

Have a safe trip, and drop me a line when you get back.

Thanks for your comments on the boats too.
 
Nice set up.

Might I make one other suggestion. That handle on the front of the boat is pretty darn shiny. If it is aluminum, you can oxidize it turning it black in color.

I would hope that something would be done prior to delivery on that.
 
Nice work Kirk.
I painted my front handle and the cleat. The FME stuck fine I haven't really lost any paint.
Is he going to run motors on both boats? Will that fit?

Four of those on a trailer will sure turn some heads!
 
Tod- I looked at Diane's site and she only shows the tan and the olive drab (like the one we have). That's a good idea about the paint. I'll check with our customer and see what he thinks.

The boats are both 12'. They probably won't fit with 2 motors on them (will be tight). The bottom motor may have to be taken off, depending on how much it can tilt.

Joe- Thanks, with an average sloped ramp it will work fine with no assistance. On an extremely level ramp the top boat may need lifted slightly. We scratched our heads for a long time trying to think how to make it simple to load with one person in a case like this, then it hit us.... when by yourself... use the bottom boat. DUH!!

Eric- I'm not sure why the handles came out shiny in the picture, but they're not at all. I work at a door hardware manufacturer that makes this stuff, and have over 20 finishes to choose from. It's anodized sand blasted aluminum (similar in appearance to the parkerized finish on an 870). It's very dull and not reflective at all. We used to paint them but didn't like the look of it. Next time we may try an antiqued finish. Still classic looking, but not as much of a contrast with the boat color. We can also powder coat as well.

Thanks for your comments guys.

Kirk
 
I'm telling you that she has used different fabric than just the green and tan. Call her and ask?
 
Very nice work. I've seen that type of set up before. The metal fab is sweet. My Clark boat's cordura is painted and holding up well................Kevin
 
Kirk,

Is there anyway that you could snap a photo next time you have time of the other style of spray dodger on the 12 footer? I'm wondering If I should go with it even though as you said it might be a hinderance on the oar locks....Just trying to picture how it looks, before I go one way or the other...

Let me know, thanks
Zach
 
Kirk,your right.With a shallow ramp,the top boat may need a little lifting with two guys.Like you say,"DUH" when alone you only need one boat.Guess that's why I don't have a stack rack on my trailers
 
Great looking rig. I was able to get a small quantity of 'military brown' cordura (1000D), which looks to be a closer match, to me. It's a darker, earthier hue than the tan you normally see, and would merely take some OD misting to match. If I run across more, I'll post up.
 
Kirk:

Great setup for moving two boats at once. Your fully outfitted 14' with the spray shield is a great looking craft.
 
Thanks for the great comments guys. It was a lot of fun getting the whole package together. Luckily my partner Dave is very creative and a heck of a welder.

Take care,
 
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