Oppy trailer design

I'm considering converting a standard box trailer into an Oppy stacker. I'd be really interested to hear from anyone who has done this, especially any plan resource sites and Oppy hull CAD models.

Originally posted by Rupert How many are you planning to stack that you need a CAd programme, not a few bits of bar and a welder?

Make sure the tailgate at the back of the box opens - otherwise you cannot get any gear in or out without moving the bottom oppie.  Other than that, it's a pretty simple frame needed with the cross bars not too far apart.  Stacking 3 is easy and done by plenty of folks (we only do 2).  Oh, and, stating the bleeding obvious, make sure you have a jockey wheel for moving it around.

Originally posted by laser193713 Here you go, someone's done it for you! http://www.purplemarine.com/dinghy/trailers-boat-covers-sails/multi-boat-trailers/west-mersea-box-trailer-with-racks-for-3-optimists-750kg-unbraked.html

Edited by Matt Jackson - 09 Dec 13 at 12:37pm

Consider buying a base trailer and doing modifications suitable for the carrying of other single handers when designing the Opi trailer. This way when you sell it there would be more buyers interested and if the kids move on then you can tow other single handers. A trailer that does 3 toppers, opi's or lasers would not be that dissimilar. The length of the trailer is key to making other boats work as they are longer.