HOTSPUR's Trail-Rite Trailer

I have a Trail-Rite trailer for my 1989 Flicka “Hotspur.” I believe it is original to the boat. It has bunks (instead of pads), keel guides, dual axles, surge brakes and has seen little use. When I purchased Hotspur, I upgraded the trailer adding a load-leveling hitch due to the overall weight of the boat and trailer. The trailer does not have a tongue extender but it does have an upgraded guide wheel to support the forward area of the trailer when it is eased into the water by chain or tow strap. The picture above, left is a view from the rear of the trailer looking forward showing the bunks, keel guides, forward roller, and spare tire (horizontal) and guide wheel (vertical). I really like the Fulton Trailer Jack. It easily attaches and detaches to move or store. Because of this, I had the attachment fittings welded to either side of the dual wheels. If you need to change a tire, it takes seconds to jack up the trailer and it is much safer than regular car or trailer jack. The picture below shows the spare tire mounted horizontally, the guide wheel seen from the edge in stored position; it mounts below the trailer when in use, the Fulton Trailer Jack and one of the spare trailer jack fittings. ABOVE:

A trailer jack was added to support the tongue while the caster wheel is lowered.

A retractable caster wheel and shackle were added to allow using a strap to lower the trailer into the water.