Anyone know of any good resources for making homemade sail boxes. Interested in making one out of wood or possibly glassing over wood.
I made a rectangular frame out of 1" square aluminum tube, then I used painted plywood which can easily be replaced, the ply was attached with self tappers.
I laid out all my gear I wanted in it on the floor the way it would be in the box to come up with the dimensions I needed
I used aluminum 90 degree stock to make slider tracks for the top of the box and made a plywood sliding top.
I attached it to the trailer with u bolts
it has lasted for 10 years and I am going to reside it next year and make a plexiglass top since I have a piece big enough now.
I mounted a 10 " dia thick walled PVC pipe with end caps for my sails next to the box
carl
sounds great Carl
MN3
That does sound like a nice set up with lots of storage. I just have the 10" diameter thick walled pvc tube on my trailer and I use buckets for end caps. I would like to add some sort of box for items like life vests and tools.
Scott,
This design here looks good: https://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures?g2_itemId=107690
I had the same idea but scored a hell of a deal on a 10' box to compliment my 12' storage box so I'm in less need, though would build a 3rd box to sell with my boat and second trailer. I'm thinking if we talked to Chesapeake light craft, they could put a kit together for a reasonable price considering the current cost of marine grade lumber. CLC are in Annapolis so local for us. 2mm Okoume is light, strong and stiff as an option. The FRP is a nice choice because it is pretty waterproof and weather resistant without painting or staining every few years. I do like the wood look however.
samc99us wrote: This design here looks good: https://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures?g2_itemId=107690
Am I missing what keeps the water out when trailering in the rain?
Did he seal the edges/butt-joints with anything like foam, caulk or...
And the wooden frame on the bottom is open to the weather, water and road grime?
Maybe he sprays it with undercoating?
It is wonderful craftsmanship, I just hope he thought it through from a usage standpoint. If I were going to use that much aluminum angle to strengthen the wooden frame, I would have considered making the frame out of aluminum. But I like simple.