Is there a Way to Convert a Boat Trailer to Haul Kayaks?
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/16/2025
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I have a small boat trailer i would like to haul a kayak on. The trailer bunks are fixed to short z bars that i cant bring them closer together. The way they are the kayak wants to fall down between bunks
asked by: Jerry W
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Hey Jerry! What kind of boat trailer do you have? We have ways to convert utility trailers to add crossbars with item # MPG475 but I do not think this set up is going to work with a boat trailer.
Is there any way to move the bunks in? Like a new attachment point to mount bunks using the Swivel Bracket Assemblies item # CE10000G-4 you were looking at.
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Jerred H.
9/26/2025
Hey Jerry, did you have a chance to check if you could move the bunks using the Swivel Bracket Assemblies? I'm asking because it might help others who are trying to haul a kayak on a boat trailer.