Quote from: Bushy on December 20, 2023, 10:29:40 AM

I'm looking for a free vintage cabin cruiser type boat. No engines perfectly OK.  Gonna use it as an ADU on my North 40. I Like the Stephens Brothers wood boats, out of Stockton.

Bushy

Wow! 

I've thought about doing exactly this.  Buy cargo trailer, install kayak rack on top (or not), basic sleeping quarters inside.  Some basic hard foam insulation glued and screwed to the walls would probably go a very long ways for sound/temperature management at relatively small cost.

Weight is going to be your biggest challenge if towing with a smaller SUV.  Four things to keep in mind to help make your towing experience safe and smooth: total trailer weight, trailer tongue weight (while loaded), your vehicle's payload capacity (printed on a sticker on the inside of your driver door jamb), and trailer length in relation to the tow vehicle wheelbase.  I am happy to elaborate, but Google is your friend and can help you find the right trailer for your goals.  Larger trailers, including some in the size you are considering, have braking systems that require a brake controller in the tow vehicle.  They do tow nicer, but that would be an additional cost to be aware of if you don't already have a brake controller. 

Stuff to look for when buying a used trailer: obvious damage, deck sitting flat when on flat ground, lights all working while plugged into your vehicle, tire tread depth and no cracks in the sidewalls, trailer tongue connection locks onto your tow ball correctly, and has safety chains.  Wheel bearings need maintenance every so often; you should plan to do this anyway if you buy a used trailer.   A spare tire is also a plus.

I had a small utility trailer for a while - I considered installing a rack and a roof top tent also.  But, sold the trailer a few months ago, so not gonna do that now, haha.  It also wouldn't be nearly as stealthy as an enclosed trailer, and with tent you hear every noise around you. 

Quote from: tedski on December 06, 2023, 10:17:53 AM

"Sorry hon, due to the continued limit reduction, I need to increase my halibut fishing days per year by 33%."

That’ll never work, as I’d have to fish more days than there are in a year…