I actually had an old boat trailer but thought it to big when I ordered my TT and trailer. I am considering making my trailer tongue a few feet longer to keep me out of the water when I launch it. You did a great job and thanks.
It is worth the extra money to extend the tongue on your trailer. It will make the launching and loading of your boat much easier by allowing you to reach deeper water. When the water is shallow or the banks are muddy and full of weeds, most of the time you can get your boat past these while walking on your trailer without having to walk in the water or mud. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching my video. Norman
I ordered my TT last week and have already received my dolly, live well and cover. I purchased from E trailer the larger version of the C E Smith Trailer the Plus model plus has the 12 inch tires and the 2 ft longer tongue. That will keep my vehicle from having to get so close to the water. Can not wait for the boat.
That is great! you will be glad you ordered a longer trailer tongue. I had one of the small C.E. Smith in a box trailer a couple of years ago I bought for a Jon boat. It was just too small to launch in shallow water, mud and weeds. I hope you enjoy your new boat. I really like my Twin Toller it is a lot of fun to fish in. Thanks for sharing and for watching my video. Norman
Great video, Mr Gooch. The practical need for a boat with a longer trailer tongue has been discussed before amongst Twin Troller owner on RU-vid. Your solution here is great. I wish that Load Rite had a dealer network that extended to the Pacific North West. Thanks for the videos.
Morgan, I had a small boat trailer just like the C.E.Smith shown with the Twin Troller. I almost always had to walk in the water or back my vehicle into the water and mud to launch or load my boat. I believe you can order a tongue extension from C.E. Smith that will fit the trailer that is offered with the Twin Troller package. I appreciate you watching my video and thanks for the comments. Norman
Just found your video. I am not very mechanically inclined but I may try this. I also have a trailer. Where did you get the parts, brackets and bunks and such for your project please?
Donald, Most of the items were purchased from Amazon. Below are links to the products. You can click the link and view the product information or you can purchase. If you decide to start the project and need help, send me any questions you might have during the build process and I will try to answer them for you. C.E. Smith Bunk Board Carpeted 5ft 2PK - amzn.to/3b84sro C.E. Smith 10” Bolster Brackets with Swivel - amzn.to/2XKOAIw 8” Vertical Bunk Bracket - amzn.to/2XE67BW 4 Pack Square U-Bolts 3/8 X 3 X 7 - amzn.to/3Ecq6Hu 12 x 78” Aluminum Straight Fixed Ramp - amzn.to/3jxrL2y Wise Plank Trailer Walkway Platform - amzn.to/3C9QuRK Thanks for Watching my Videos. Norman
@@NormanGooch Norman, thanks a lot for your speedy reply. I think you are the first person who has ever come back to me with a response. I might try this, as I have got what should be a perfectly usable trailer and if I do and have questions I will surely come back to you.
Jacky, Can you be more specific as to what kind of boat you are modifying the trailer for and the distance between pontoons? I might be able to help if I have more information. Thanks for watching my video. Norman
What i meant to say was when I place the bunks at 10½" the twin troller outside keels rested on the bunks (2x4). Is this the correct contact point for the bottom of the TT?
Jacky, The bunk boards should rest between the pontoons and be adjusted so the bunk boards do not rub against the side of the pontoons. It's ok if the bunk boards rest on parts of the keel. If you prefer, you can move the bunks closer together so they will lay flat off of the inside keels, however, it makes the boat more unsteady when trailering with extra side-to-side movements due to the lack of support on each side of the boat. I tried it both ways and the 10 1/2" spacing seems to be the best placement for stabilizing the boat on the trailer. I hope this helps, Thanks for watching my video Norman
