We'll be building the Glen-L 2100 series inboard boat trailer using a single 3500 lb. capacity 4" drop axle equipped with hydraulic brakes.  A pair of 14" 4-hole Dodge rims were sandblasted, primed, and pressed into service as 'roller' wheels. (08-JUN-2004)

Since we were running short on time, the trailer was built by a welding shop in Merickville, Ontario.  I asked them to fabricate the bare-bones trailer so I could finish the winch stand, brakes, fenders, bunks and wiring myself.  (07-JUN-2005)

The craftsmanship is readily visible : nice welds, clean joints, gently bowed side rails and lots of little details add up to an excellent job.  We increased the tongue length by 3' and substituted a piece of heavy duty 3" square tube for the 3" C-channel called for in the plan.

We increased the rear crossmember to 2" x 6" rectangular tube.  This beefs up the rear and will provide more surface area to recess the rear lights.

You might want to increase the side rails to 4" C-channel.  Although this will increase overall weight, it will stiffen up the trailer considerably.

20 bunk support brackets and swivel assemblies were fabricated to support the bunks.

When the bunk boards are added, this should provide fully adjustable support for the hull.

A jig was set up on the welding table to bend the stock required for the fender steps.  (02-AUG-2005)

2-1/2" x 3/16" flat bar was heated and bent around the jig.

The stock was cut to length on the chop saw.

We mocked up the fenders to the fender steps and loaded up the mockup to check for fit.

If you click on the picture to enlarge it, you'll see how well the bunk beds conform to the hull.