So, was just curious if anyone out there ha gotten creative and made anything to haul a ski in the box of their truck while the boat is in tow? Or if there is anything on the market like this that I am unaware of. Have some ideas on it, but that's it so far. Would be interesting .
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SabrToothSqrl
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Some states allow double trailers... I've seen hitched added to the back of trailers. Not legal in my state though... bastards.
I've always thought about a way to mount a ski holder on the side of the trailer to my 24' boat, but never got around to it lol.
I've always thought about a way to mount a ski holder on the side of the trailer to my 24' boat, but never got around to it lol.
Spimothy Leary
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it has been done,i'd have to search around for pic's.
when we took 3 ski's to orlando last summer we used a simple 2x4 rail with crossbeams that we threw in the back of the truck, and with 3 guys just slid the ski off to the trailer (backed up to the truck so it was kind of drag and drop) and then launched from the trailer, with a smaller 2 stroke it can be done with 3 guys, or two strong ones.
you can also expand that (and i've seen pics) from a simple rail to include bolt on rail/ramp to slide it down into the water.
just depends on if you want it just to haul the ski and you plan on using strong backs to load/unload and if thats the case you need a couple of 2x4's and some bolts, make a simple rail with some crossbeam support, lay it in the back of the truck and your done.
vs, a single operator setup, since then you'll need the rail/ramp setup and if that's the case you want to be able to bolt on a ramp that will allow you to slide the ski off and into the water, and plastic bunk mates will make that easier as well.
when we took 3 ski's to orlando last summer we used a simple 2x4 rail with crossbeams that we threw in the back of the truck, and with 3 guys just slid the ski off to the trailer (backed up to the truck so it was kind of drag and drop) and then launched from the trailer, with a smaller 2 stroke it can be done with 3 guys, or two strong ones.
you can also expand that (and i've seen pics) from a simple rail to include bolt on rail/ramp to slide it down into the water.
just depends on if you want it just to haul the ski and you plan on using strong backs to load/unload and if thats the case you need a couple of 2x4's and some bolts, make a simple rail with some crossbeam support, lay it in the back of the truck and your done.
vs, a single operator setup, since then you'll need the rail/ramp setup and if that's the case you want to be able to bolt on a ramp that will allow you to slide the ski off and into the water, and plastic bunk mates will make that easier as well.
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Here's a solution, but it ain't gonna be cheap. The other problem is you're going to have to either launch the boat with the ski blocking your view or un-hitch the boat, launch the ski, then reconnect the boat and launch it. Unless you're going a long distance seems it would be easier just to take two vehicles.
http://www.jettrax.com/PWC-Lifts.htm
Lou
http://www.jettrax.com/PWC-Lifts.htm
Lou
Hmmmmm, very interesting , thinking of building something for this situation , as I do go some distance to get to water. And your right, that ain't to cheap. But is very cool. Might try a home made version , and I think launching a boat with the ski still on is pretty do able , not alot of traffic where I go so not a lot of obstacles and not to bad at strictly mirror navigating my boat on the water. Thanks for the info/ site reference . Always good to get comments and input. Am definatly hooked on this site .
Spimothy Leary
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something like these perhaps ?
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SabrToothSqrl
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Tripple Trailer is legal in some states
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I like the 2x4 one with the electric winch. There are some clever back yard engineers out there.
Strizzo
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You could rig it up to put a ski in the bed, or if you are towing a jet powered boat it would make things easier to double trailer without worrying about the outdrive or outboard lower unit in the way, but backing down the ramp would be a big challenge. keep on mind if you are thinking of towing another boat behind a lit duty truck like that taco, you'll be getting close to the max payload with the ski and tongue weight of the trailer, and the. Two combined could make for weird handling traits.
Am pretty much decided to get a new wake 210, so would be behind a jet boat, but, I have been apart of the two trailer scene before( camper and boat) and was a little snake ish , and considering the roads some of our lakes are down , don't think I would chance that. In the box is. Est in my eyes .
Sabr - You're always looking for projects. Make up a double trailer...one side for a boat and the other for a ski with the tongue in the middle.
Of course it might be a little wide, but so what, it would be great for picking off hitchhikers,....one slight turn of the wheel and they are running for their lives. Or keep people from passing you......???
Of course it might be a little wide, but so what, it would be great for picking off hitchhikers,....one slight turn of the wheel and they are running for their lives. Or keep people from passing you......???
Strizzo
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Or what about the ski mounted across the trailer ahead of the boat? Have be careful with axle placement for correct tongue weight, but seems doable, just back the trailer far enough down to pull the ski on/off after the boat is in the water.
Ive been mulling over this very idea myself. I had thought about mounting a receiver hitch to the back of the boat trailer(the last rung on the trailer) then using a 2" receiver to hook the 2nd jet ski trailer too. Of course my concern would be making sure the receiver doesnt stick out to much & the boat would not hit it loading and unloading. Then how to launch the ski, I think I'd get to the ramp drop the jet ski off on the side b4 launching anything & then go launch the boat and come back and get the ski to launch it. Then reverse to load it all. Of course this is in my head, not sure if it would work.
T-Roy
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Pricy, but the best way to go IMHO.
http://shadowtrailers.com/custom_trailers.htm
I looked at them but can buy fuel for the second tow vehicle for many summers to come for less than the trailer.
http://shadowtrailers.com/custom_trailers.htm
I looked at them but can buy fuel for the second tow vehicle for many summers to come for less than the trailer.
Dr Honda
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Just an FYI...
1) in MOST of the states that allow double trailers... the first trailer has to be a 5th wheel.
2) you must have a CDL.
3) total length (including the tow vehical) can't exceed 60'
4) the combined weight can't be more than the allowed CGVW of the tow vehicle.
I've thought of this a bunch of times... so I've dug into it some.
Check your local laws before getting busted.
1) in MOST of the states that allow double trailers... the first trailer has to be a 5th wheel.
2) you must have a CDL.
3) total length (including the tow vehical) can't exceed 60'
4) the combined weight can't be more than the allowed CGVW of the tow vehicle.
I've thought of this a bunch of times... so I've dug into it some.
Check your local laws before getting busted.
T-Roy
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Some true points in the post above. I dug into this as well and found that most states will honor the regulations from your home state. In Missouri, it is legal to have two trailers in tandem as long as the first trailer is a "braking trailer", meaning it has some sort of brake, electric or hydraulic installed. I found this to be the norm in most states as well. I pulled my camper and jet ski from northwest MO to Alabama last year. I called ahead to each state to check regulations and they all said that "if it's legal in your state and as long as the trailers are tagged in that state, you are legal here".
Unless you are driving a regulated vehicle, i.e. a commercial vehicle or one rated over 26k pounds, you don't need a CDL.
Having said that, what Dr. Honda said about the registration is very, very true. If you have regular tags on your truck, say 12,000 pounds, and you are pulling a trailer or trailers, it's the combined weight of the entire consist that counts. I had to bump mine up to 18k to cover mine pulling the boat or camper/ski combo. You most likely won't get hassled, but if you were ever in an accident, it will surely bite you in the arse if you are not properly registered.
Here's a nice towing link:http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
I've seen exactly what strizzo described. The pwc is across the trailer in front of the boat.
here is one thing to remember if you have ever driven doubles before though, my cousin eddie in pa, drives doubles for fed ex all over u.s., and its nearly impossible to back em up, over 10-15 ft, when they park at rests and truckstops, they always pull in where they dont have to, cause when they "screw up", they have to unhook trailers, move em, rehook em up, big PIA, but, on a jetski, you can unhook easy ....
It looks like the circus is coming to town, got a dumb question. How do you launch and retrieve the ski's? Most ramps at least where I live would be too short.
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