a) The hitch on my boat trailer is about a foot longer than my utility trailer (if the boat is centered over the trailer bed). Did you have this problem? Could this cause the hulls to hit the back of the towing vehicle in a tight turn? I could move the boat back a bit if I compensated by putting heavier items forward on the trailer bed, or I could look for a hitch extension.
I extended hitch via 1/2x 2 CRS (cold rolled steel). The length is of your choosing. The mounting holes simply copied and welded original hitch onto extension. We are not talking extreme loading, thus CRS the way to go. The drilling done in local machine shop and welding at autobody shop. They cost a total of 20.00 plus a six pack on Friday for welder.
b) My boat trailer has two upright attachment posts for the mast. Did you make a mast holder? If not, how do you transport your mast?
The posts you presently have should be retrofitable to new trailer, I am going to construct out of CRS tube, with rubber for nest. A plate on bottom and welded onto frame. I expect to clear boat about 3 feet for possible flexing.
c) If you went with plan 2, are there any concerns about the hulls hanging unsupported?
When you make frame, stay about 2 feet from bow and stern. PS: This is the old way of towing, not new diesns and they say old ways are the best.
