V Mounting Brackets to Convert Conventional Trailer into Pontoon Boat Trailer

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I need 4 of your V mounting brackets for a pontoon boat. I also need the mounting hardware. U bolt style if you have it. I am trying to convert a conventional boat trailer to a pontoon trailer but dont want to give up the conventional completely because I have a boat that its used for. The trailer is approximately 8 feet in length. The Pontoons are 15 ft with a deck area of 12 feet. I have the necessary boards for bunking and the trailer will be used just to pull the boat out of the lake and store on my property. The most the trailer would be used maybe 20 miles to get the boat serviced. The boat frame measures. The frame is 4foot x7foot with a 6foot tongue. the frame is 2x3inch box frame.

asked by: Steven M

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The V mounting brackets that you could use to convert your conventional trailer to a pontoon boat trailer are the CE Smith V-Wing Bolster Bracket, # CE26244G.

When it comes to mounting hardware for these brackets, I recommend using a screw and washer like our 3/8 Inch Stainless Steel Hex Lag Screw, # FA74521, and Stainless Steel Washer, # FA0152661.

I have attached a link to our U-bolts for boat trailers. Since the mounting slot on the V bracket would typically run parallel with the trailer frame, it may be difficult to secure the bracket with a U-bolt.

Although the V brackets can be used to convert your existing trailer to one that can carry a pontoon boat, I can not guaranty that your trailer is capable of hauling a pontoon boat with 15 ft tubes. Everything that I have read states that the size of the trailer must match the size of the boat. I recommend checking into this before attempting the conversion.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Michael S.

4/11/2020

I want to convert a regular boat trailer to a pontoon boat trailer

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Chris R.

4/13/2020

We should have everything you need to make this conversion. The answer above from Leah does a pretty good job of laying everything out - is there anything specific that you have questions on?

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Answer 1

I know you said you don't want a trailer option, but realistically a trailer option might be your only option like the part #CE48810. None of the roof kayak carriers have enough capacity for the 121 lbs of your kayak and even if they did it would…

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Answer 2

I think the best option for your pontoon boat trailer would be to break the 18' long bunk boards down into three sections which then leaves 6' for each section. The shorter each board is, the more support you will have to a degree which is…

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Answer 3

The CE Smith Boat Trailer part #CE48810 comes with guide ons which help to center your boat during loading and to hold the boat during transport so I don't really recommend adding anything additional in regards to this aspect because of the size…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you are trying to bring the boat down closer to the trailer frame. I have personally not seen many setups that involve using keel rollers like the CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly part #CE10455G with a pontoon boat but if you have…

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Answer 5

The end to end span of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G for Pontoon Boat Trailers is 15.03 inches, which, according to CE Smith is the most important measurement when talking about pontoon trailer brackets. CE Smith cannot guarantee these…

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Answer 6

We have exactly what you are looking for. It is recommended to have bunk boards at least 50% of the length of your boat, so since your boat measures 17' long you would want to go with bunk boards that are at least 8-1/2' long. This is the…

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Answer 7

You can use a carrier with load assist like the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier #MPG113MD or the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier #MPG114MD-351XL with your factory crossbars that do not extend beyond the feet. The problem you have is the lack of space to…

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Answer 8

We do not have a single item kit to convert a boat trailer from a V-hull setup to a pontoon setup but we do offer all sorts of parts for boat trailers that appear on the linked page. It is possible that a given trailer maker could offer such a kit…

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Answer 9

Axles that are 3,500 lbs are all 2-3/8 inches in diameter, and that is the diameter of the 3,500 lb Dexter Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs #35545I-ST-89.

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Answer 10

The speed rating of the Kenda Loadstar 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Solid Center Wheel #AM3H454 you were looking at is 87 mph. This tire and wheel combo has a 5 on 5-1/2 lug pattern and a maximum load capacity of 1,650 lbs at 90 psi.

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Answer 11

A 14 inch trailer tire is going to be about 6 inches taller than what you have now so you'd lose about 3 inches of fender clearance. A 205/75-14 like the wheel and tire #AM32156 would have the same width so it would fit in that regard. We…

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