Fenders get a prime coat of Dupont DTM urethane etching primer.  (21-SEP-2005)

Primed fender steps.

A white base coat is applied to kick up the topcoat color.  Several rounds of Imron metallic silver complete the job.

We detailed the bunk supports as well.

Here's the finished product.  The fenders and tongue will be painted at a later date since they'll likely get scratched up when the topside of the boat is being finished.  (29-OCT-2005)

For added safety, boat/trailer packages exceeding 2000 pounds require electric or hydraulic brakes.  The hydraulic unit shown is equipped with a reverse lock pin to prevent brake actuation when backing up the trailer.

Laminating the fender steps.  1-1/2" wide by 1/4" thick mahogany strips were epoxied to two pieces of 1/4" marine grade plywood which were previously fitted to the fender steps.  (08-MAY-2006)

Plank spacing was 1/4".  Wax paper strips were used under the hold-downs to prevent them from sticking to the lamination.

To prevent the white expoxy from marring the narrow strips, we applied a base coat of West epoxy (207 clearcoat).  Once cured, we taped the edges and horizontal surfaces before applying the white epoxy.  (11-MAY-2006)

The epoxy mix consisted of West 105 resin, 404 high density filler, a touch of 403 microfibers and a spoonful of white epoxy tint.  The tape was pulled after the epoxy had cured for 30 minutes.

The fender steps are ready to be installed and final-clearcoated.

It's been a while, but we've finally finished up the fender steps. (16-MAY-2008)

Edges were capped with mahogany veneer.  Several coats of West System Epoxy catalysed with 207 hardener were applied and block-sanded. 

Final topcoat consisted of three rounds of two-part Nason Urethane Clear applied with HVLP spray equipment.  It feels good to chuck up a spray gun after using bristle and foam brushes for so long !

We used the gantry lift to flip the trailer so we could easily weld the trailer tongue jack mounting plate and build a removable winch stand.  (09-AUG-2010)

Here's a close-up photo of the 4" drop axle.

Our aluminum skid fin was too close to the crossmember so we cut it and created a U shaped extension to provide more clearance.

Here is a downside-up shot of the trailer tongue.  We never liked the look of the tongue jack's strap-on U-bolts, so we molded the mounting bracket into the trailer tongue. 

We also molded in a piece of heavy duty square tube to act as a receiver for a removable winch post.

We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the Port side.  A 4' length of 1" square tube drops into the socket and is held in place with a 1/4" x 2" stainless steel pin. (17-JUL-2011)

At the 2012 Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering, Lake Nickajack, Tennessee.   Photo by Gayle Brantuk, Glen-L Marine Designs.

Photo by Gayle Brantuk, Glen-L Marine Designs.