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Re: Need kayak trailer mfrs.
By:Ron Eike
Date: 4/20/1999, 6:00 pm
In Response To: Need kayak trailer mfrs. (Ross Leidy)

Springfield Fan Centerboard Company sells light weight trailers. Bob Lavertue (the owner) uses one to trail his sailing canoe behind a VW bug. His phone number is 413-783-5589.

Ron

> I know we've all talked about kayak transportation before, and since this
> is a "building" bbs, when the topic of kayak trailers comes up,
> the initial response is, "hey, build it yourself." Much as I'd
> like to, I don't have the time (or tools/know-how). Does anyone have any
> info on kayak trailer manufacturers? (website preferable) I've looked at
> the Slyk-Rider trailers, but they place the boats at bumper-level which
> gives me the willies. I remember once seeing a kayak trailer that looked
> kinda like a pop-up camper with the boats on top (at about 4' above the
> ground) and a big storage area underneath. Anybody seen these or used
> them? Thanks!

Messages In This Thread

Need kayak trailer mfrs.
Ross Leidy -- 4/19/1999, 9:47 am
Re: Need kayak trailer mfrs.
Ron Eike -- 4/20/1999, 6:00 pm
Re: Need kayak trailer mfrs.
Randy Knauff -- 4/19/1999, 2:48 pm