Boat Trolley

[James1979]

Hi, The airport cargo ones are shin height, I wonder how I know that.

Colin

They aren’t the most stable of things either. Especially when the dolly is 90 degrees

 

[colnerov]

They aren’t the most stable of things either. Especially when the dolly is 90 degrees

But they're very robust, they get used like they stole them, bouncing them off each other or pillars as they go round corners.

 

[gaz1]

well all i can say is good luck on all of the owners building there own trolley up then

though i will say this you find someone to build them your responsible for having there design and also commissioning the building of them making you fully responsible if any accidents was to occure

same as if you build one up for them

as you say owners are responsible for there own trailers

 

[gaz1]

this is yours



anyway ive been back to this and i prefer multi use boat trailer designed off of 1 type trailer base

so heres what ive found ignoring the tyres which you could fit others instead these designs would be better used for your needs

the framework is highly adaptable to other types of boats

the framework is based off of one type of framework that if was certified it should pass the regulations easy enough

Marina Sailing Yacht Trailer 8 TON - Unbraked - Vanclaes BV

Marina Sailing Yacht Trailer 8 TON - Vanclaes BV

vanclaes.com

id like to add there could be a yearly pin replacement in there best interest of safety 4-8 pins with a certificate of strength the yard could buy them cheaper and a source of income members are welcome to find there own ...

 

[NeilSmith]

At the yacht club most boats have their own trolleys used for hauling out on in the winter. Most have been in use for 20 years at least many far longer. Salt water & time means more than a few are reaching the end of their safe working life. Two weeks ago a rear axle collapsed & had to be bodged to get the boat to the slipway. That trolley has been condemmed already.
They are a pretty standardised design with RSJ axles front & rear & two RSJ's down each side. sections vary according to size of boat but average out at 180-200mm deep by 140-160mm wide, average size approx 2,5 -3m wide x 3.2 -3.5m, long steering is on front with king pins & stub axles, Wheels are ex forklift rims with welded in discs.
Local guy that used to build them has long retired. There has been recent discussion on what they would cost to replicate & as you can imagine ideas of price vary widely. Some older yachties can be tighter than a ducks proverbial. But the trolley is a critical part of carrying a boat so if they are knackered they have to be replaced. View attachment 295077I have been asked to put feelers out re replacing some.
Having built a decent one myself in the past its a lot of hard heavy work & if the trolley is built flanged so it can be bolted together theres a fair bit of drilling.
Steering & stub axles also have to be machined adding more time. Uprights also for the boat to lean on.
Heres a photo of one of the heavier trolleys, this has extra rsjs across the middle for a heavy keelboat. If anyone preferably in South east is interested in giving us quotes for building one or more give me a shout. A drawing, sketches, can be provided.

I’m very interested in obtaining a trolley such as this, heavy duty wheels with ackerman steering. A restoration project is welcome as I’ll need to alter for a new purpose. Any leads are welcome. I’ve tried to contact Keith 66 with no results, but that’s probably due to me being unfamiliar with this website. An suggestions much appreciated. Cheers, Neil.

 

[badabec]

Hello, it's an old thread. I don't think you can pm members yet as a new member.

Calling @Keith 66

 

[addjunkie]

I’m very interested in obtaining a trolley such as this, heavy duty wheels with ackerman steering. A restoration project is welcome as I’ll need to alter for a new purpose. Any leads are welcome. I’ve tried to contact Keith 66 with no results, but that’s probably due to me being unfamiliar with this website. An suggestions much appreciated. Cheers, Neil.

I was looking at yachts forsale as you do when bored, they are fairly common around boat yards and marinas.

If you google towable yacht cradle theres a few makers

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