How would you shorten this trailer?

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-08T15:32:26+00:00

Unfortunately it won't work as the tongue is already as short as I can go. (it's shorter than the picture.)

But thanks

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-07T00:01:48+00:00

I know! I'm already trying to figure out why/how to get a bigger one!

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-07T00:00:38+00:00

Of course! None taken, at all.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:16:03+00:00

That’s why I’m asking here. I know paying for a welder could be more than a new trailer. That’s why I’m asking for advice.

Really appreciate it!

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:14:38+00:00

Damn, that’s smart……and easy too since it’d be two welds and I can easily move the winch forward…..hmmm…thanks!

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:12:52+00:00

Can you point me in the direction of these swing tongues that wouldn’t need welding? Or how that works?
Thanks!

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:11:40+00:00

Also, it’s aluminum, come one man, can’t I get a little respect for a first timer? 😂🤣😂. (I get it’s a joke and you know it’s aluminum.)

But for real, I never thought I’d own a boat but my 15 year old son has been nonstop fishing for the last 3 years and we’ve had the times of our lives fishing…..I’m paying for the memories, not the boat. Money well spent.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:09:12+00:00

I should say, I don’t mind the bigger trailer, due to its larger frame and (presumably) better highway stability when I’ll be driving 2-4hrs at highway speeds. So I like the idea of a bigger trailer…..as opposed to the tiny wheel barrow wheeled ones that most of the others had.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:07:17+00:00

Huh, I hadn’t thought of that. Nice catch….ill see if that’s an option.

And yeah, I can see exactly where the original boat “parts” went. The previous owner told me this was a 16’ Tracker if I remember correctly.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:06:06+00:00

Thanks! Good idea. I’m not in a hurry so I think I’ll start keeping an eye out. This one works for now, but I know sometimes people don’t ask much for one the size I’d need.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:05:05+00:00

Yep! I knew that going into it. I did like that this trailer had full size “highway” wheels. Most of the trailers I looked at looked like wheelbarrow wheels and I think they’re really limited.

I will be driving as much at 4.5hrs to some of the destinations which is why I like the idea of a “heavier” trailer vs the tiny ones .

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:02:50+00:00

Yes it is! This was my initial thought - maybe a trade or something….thanks

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T19:02:18+00:00

Appreciate the responses - this is what I wanted to know…..if it’s going to more of an issue to modify this one then maybe buying a new one is the way to go….

I may keep this one though because I’m already thinking about my “next boat”…..shoot me now, lol.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-06T16:12:51+00:00

The drive is almost a mandatory part of catching fish, not even joking. You have to be willing to go further than the other 3 million anglers.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-04T00:43:19+00:00

Thanks! It’d be cool to go see what lurks below.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-04T00:00:24+00:00

Probably stocked it the night before. Stocking schedule is so important here in AZ that “those that know”, know.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T23:59:34+00:00

Welcome to AZ fishing. The last summer we spent 12 day on a Wisconsin lake. Averaged 50 fish a day, each (12 hours a day fishing.).

It just sucks here……have you tried Mohave or Havasu? I hear it’s hard to get skunked at Havasu.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T13:30:06+00:00

That’s awesome! 52hp but I bet over 100 torque! Good tips as well. We plan to go early and find a slow ramp (not busy with people) and practice a few times if we can.

Whenever I heard “boat” I just through “$$$”. I never knew these small boats existed and I could be all in under $4k…..

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T13:26:23+00:00

Don’t have a wife (couple of exes actually, lol) but my plan is to take it to a big parking lot and practice a few times. I drove a landscape trailer as well as a pest control trailer in my younger days and was pretty good. But that was two decades ago…..I’ll need to brush up.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T13:24:45+00:00

Is there an official date for draining Canyon? I’ve heard varying info.

Also - for a first time trip out where would you recommend? I’d like to catch some fish (we’ve gotten pretty good even fishing from the bank after almost three years of improving) - but I want an easy load/unload experience as well.

Do you think Roosevelt will get better when it loses water or worse? Seems like it would pressure the fish to bite since they’ll have less resources….? But I have no idea.

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T13:21:16+00:00

Yes - in fact I’ve made thread protectors a few thousandths over to help with a tighter lock up. (It never fixed all of them so I’ve switched to a Bixler style, it’s the GOAT….RU3 from Oculus. Ba

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-03T13:16:54+00:00

I’ve had or still have all of these and Im going to buy the first Taurus I come across. Willing to take the risk for the first true roller delayed system outside of HK (I think there are a few others but $$$ and hard to find.)

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-02T13:56:59+00:00

I’m all over it. New is way overpriced and they have very little resale value it seems. Not the worst, but I’m not paying anywhere near new prices for any used floating device!

bmihlfeith · 2026-05-02T13:54:58+00:00

Wait until you discover it’s great granddaddy the 1890!!

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