Can my Deep V boat trailer be made to handle a pontoon boat?

Question

I have a 15'6" old aluminum Deep V fishing boat and we are looking at an old 16' aqua patio but we'll need to trailer it. Will a standard 2 rail crank up galvinized trailer hold this safely?

Answer 1

Pontoon trailers are "different'. You would be better off  looking for a pontoon trailer.  If your only going to use it once, to get the aqua patio to your lake, I'd bolt a couple long boards on the current trailer,  tie the boat down really well, and safely move it.  Keep in mind that the wheel base would be narrower and `it will be tippy, but by being extra careful, it'll work for a short distance.

Answer 2

If you reconfigure the bunks to support the load you should be ok.. The sizes seem similar, but will the weight be in the same range. You may  need to install larger tires.Hope you have a friend that can weld.Be sure to account for prop and outdrive clearance to the rear. Hope this helps Jim.