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Trailex Universal
 Boat Launching  Dolly
Model Details

Universal Adjustable Dolly for Sailboats Such as Sunfish, Laser, Optimist,  Snark,  Zuma, Force 5 and Similar Sailboats.  Also for Small Boats, Jon Boats, Zodiac-Style Inflatables, Canoes, Kayaks & Rowing Shells.

Adjusts to Fit Virtually all Boats 

 

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Trailex Ultra-Light Aluminum Dollies come with  a One Year Limited Warranty.  Almost 50% lighter than steel  dollies and they Never Rust

 

  

Trailex Universal Dolly with Force 5 Sailboat
Trailex Model SUT-300-U Universal Launching Dolly adjusted to Fit a 13'-10" Force 5 Sailboat

 

   

How to Adjust the Dolly to Fit Your Boat


The length of the Universal Launching Dolly easily adjusts to fit your Boat in a minute.  The Rear Supports Swivel from Flat to a Vee Position and can swiftly  be Adjusted to Fit Your Boats Hull.  The Forward Supports can be Positioned anywhere Along the Tongue of the Dolly. The Bow Stop Adjusts along the Length of the Handle and can be angled from Straight out to Flush on the Handle to Fit Tapered or Plumb Bows.

 

 

Universal Dolly Tongue Length Adjustment.


Generally, you would adjust the Dollies Tongue length to be about one foot past the balance Point.  This gives you the Lightest Handle Weight to pick up, while keeping the Boat firmly on the Dolly past the Axle Point.  Divide the Length of your Boat in Half and Add One Foot (12").  Example:  You have a 14' Sailboat - One half the length is 7' (84") - Add One Foot (12") - Would Equal 8' (96") - Adjust the Tongue to 96" and you are Correctly Balanced.

Exceptions -

Boats with Outboard Motors and Zodiac Style Inflatables - Position the Axle under the Transom for Best Balance Support.  See Example Chart Below.

Short Boats - 8' or less.  Position for Best Fit - See Example Chart Below.

Personal Preference - Adjust the Length to your liking.  Perhaps longer to make launching in Shallow Water Easier.

  

  

Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly - Tongue Adjustment
Beach Launching Dolly Tongue Adjusts Smoothly  and Easily using  Quick Release Knobs
The overlapping Tongue sections are a Heavy Duty 4" Wide and 1-1/4" Thick

 


 

EXAMPLES

Boat Type Tongue  Length Adjustment
   
Sailboat 12' Long Such as Snark Sunchaser Adjust to  84"
Sailboat 14' Long Such as Sunfish or Laser Adjust to  96"
Inflatable Boats - Zodiac Style * Adjust so Axle is directly Below Transom
Canoe 12' Adjust to  84"
Canoe 14' Adjust to  96"
Canoe 17' Adjust to  114"
Kayak 12' Adjust to  84"
Kayak14' Adjust to  96"
Kayak16' Adjust to  108"
Kayak 22' Adjust to  144"
Fishing Boat - Semi Vee  with Motor 12' Adjust to  112"
Fishing Boat - Semi Vee  with Motor 14' Adjust to  128"
Jon  Boat  with Motor 10' Adjust to  96"
Jon  Boat  with Motor 12' Adjust to  112"
Jon  Boat  with Motor 14' Adjust to  128"
Small Boats Such as Optimist, Sabot Adjust Tongue to Fully Retracted Position**
Rowing Shell  24' Adjust Tongue to Fully Extended Position

* Use IFB-1  Option Kit

** If you are going to use the dolly exclusively for a short boat, such as an Opti, Sabot, El Toro - You can leave one tongue section out, which will make the dolly even shorter.  

 
 

 

Large Standard Wheels
And Optional  Super Size Wheels

Trailex Universal Dolly with Super Size Tires and Comparison with Large Standard Wheel
Optional Super Size Tire Mounted on Dolly with Large Standard Tire Shown Side by Side

When should you consider the Super Size Wheel Option?  If sand is so soft, that your foot sinks in it to your ankle height, then the Super Size Wheel  would be appropriate.  Or if you have a heavier boat, which would need more support on moderate sandy beaches.

Remember - Utilizing the Super Size Wheel Option increases the dolly's floatation when in the water.  When using  the Super Size Wheels, step on the centerline tube to submerge dolly when retrieving boat.

 

 

Use Optional Super Size Wheels for:

  • Very Soft Sand
  • Muddy Areas
  • Rocky Areas
  • Uneven Ground
  • Heavier Boats
  • For Extra Clearance
    Fat Super Size Tire Next to Large Standard Wheel for Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly

 

 

  Standard Size Wheel Works Well for Most Applications
Trailex Universal Beacjh Launching Dolly with Large Tires and Super Size Wheel     

Standard Tire is a Large 15" High and 6" Wide

 

Optional Super Size Tire is 18.5" High and 8.5" Wide

 Super Size Wheels do Add extra Floatation to the Dolly.  When Retrieving the Boat in Water, it may be Necessary to step on the centerline tube to submerge dolly.    

 

 

 


Universal Dolly Bow Stop Adjustment.


Tapered Bows (Angled Bow) - Typically adjust the Bracket to be mid-way on the Handle and Angle the Bow Stop, so that the Vee Roller contacts the Bow at Mid Point.

Plumb Bows (Straight Up & Down) - Typically adjust the Bracket to be mid-way on the Handle and Adjust the Bow Stop Straight Out, so that the Vee Roller contacts the Bow at Mid Point.

Inflatable Boats (Zodiac Type) - Typically adjust the Bracket to be Lower on the Handle and Adjust the Bow Stop Up and Flush against the Handle Top, so that the Vee Roller contacts the Bow at Mid Point.

 

  

 

Bow Stop Adjusts to Fit Any Bow Style

Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly- Bow Stop Detail
Soft Vee Roller Will Fit Any Bow Type.  Bracket Adjusts to Any Angle or Height

 

 

Bow Stop Can be positioned Anywhere from the Bottom to the Top of the Boats Bow.     Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly- Bow Stop Detail

 

 

  Bow Stop Bracket  will Slade Up and Down Along the Handle Height
Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly- Bow Stop Detail     

Quickly Adjust for Any Bow Style

  • Tapered  (Angled)
  • Plumb (Straight Up & Down)
  • Bull Nose ( Rounded)
  • Inflatable Boat

 

 Bow Stop Will Swivel to Any Angle    

 

EXAMPLES

Boat Type Bow Stop Adjustment
   
Sailboats -Plumb Bow  Such as MXRay Adjust Straight Out to Mid Bow
Sailboats -Tapered Bow  Such as Sunfish  Adjust Angled to Mid Bow
Inflatable Boats - Zodiac Style * Adjust  Flush So Bow Stop is at  Handle Top
Canoes Adjust Angled to Mid Bow"
Kayaks Adjust Angled to Mid Bow
Fishing Boats- Semi Vee  Adjust Angled to Mid Bow
Jon  Boats  Adjust Angled to Mid Bow
Small Boats Such as Optimist, Sabot Adjust Straight Out so Rear Pads Under Hull

 

 

  

- One Versatile Dolly -
Dolly Can Be Quickly Adjusted with the Boat  on It
 

Holder Sailboat on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly     Step 1

Trailex Universal Launching Dolly Adjusted for Balance Point on Holder 12 Sailboat

 You get to the Launching area and discover that the Beach or Launching Ramp is very Shallow.

 


 
Holder Sailboat on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly   Step 2

Tongue Length Can be Adjusted with the Boat Loaded on The Dolly

 No Problem - Simply Extend the Tongue , then  Move the Boat Forward on the Dolly Bunks.

 


 
Holder Sailboat on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly   Step 3

Trailex Universal Launching Dolly Adjusted for Shallow Water Launching 

Done- -The Boat is Ready to Easily Launch in the Water.    

 

  

- One Dolly Does It All -
 Fits All Boat Hull Styles

 

Sunfish Sailboat Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly   Canoe Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly

Sunfish  Sailboat (4'-1" Wide) on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly

 

  Canoe (36" Wide)  on Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly
Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly  

Padded Rear Bunk Supports Adjust to Fit any Boat.

 Supports are 9" X 4" on Swivel Pins

 

 

   
Swift  Kayak on Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly   Force 5 Sailboat on Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly

Swift  Kayak (28" Wide)  on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly

 

 

Force 5   Sailboat  (4'-10" Wide) on Universal Beach Launching Dolly

Rear Bunk Supports can be Adjusted Outward or Inward.

Supports Can Swivel from a Vee Shape to Flat - Allowing the Dolly to Fit All Hull Contours.

 

Trailex SUT-300-U Universal Beach Launching Dolly
Tongue is 4" W x 1-1/4" H
   Axle Tube is  2-3/8" W x 2-1/2" H

 

 

     
Trailex Universal Launching Dolly has Heavy Duty Bunks    

 

Tough, Heavy Duty Brackets offer Superior Support for All Boat Types

 

Easily Adjusts to Fit Any Boat's Hull Contour.

 

    


Front Bow Supports
Adjust to Fit Any Boats Hull Type

Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Front Bow Support Detail
Front Bow Support Will Adjust to Slide to any Point along the Rear Tongue Section

 

 

Quickly Adjust for Any Hull Style 

  • Semi Vee
  • Vee
  • Rounded
  • Flat
  • Inflatable Boat
  • Keel Runner
    Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Front Bow Support Detail

 

 

  Bow Support will Slide Anywhere
Along the Tongue
Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Front Bow Support Detail      Supports Easily Adjust Up and Down for Different Heights

These Dual 9" X 4" Padded Supports will Support any Bow Style.  

 Movable Front Bracket Allows You To 
Easily Adjust The Bow Support Location
   

 

 

 

  

Inflatable Boat Option Kit

This Option Allows You to Carry Zodiac Style Boats
 The Dolly Will Still Adjust to Carry All Other Boats
Option is Also Suggested for Boats over 60" Wide

Trailex Universal Launching Dolly with Iflatable Boat Option Installed
 
Inflatable Boat Option on Trailex SUT-300-UBeach Launching  Dolly
The Inflatable Boat Option Kit for the Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly includes a Wider Axle, Plus a Center Transom Bunk  to give Maximum Support to the Outboard Motor.  This Dolly Configuration Supports a Zodiac Type Inflatable Boat at 5 Contact Points--Dual Bow Supports, Rear Transom, and Both Rear Tubes--for Maximum Stability.

Note:  RIB's (Rigid Inflatable Boats) do not need the IFB-1 option -  Use Standard Dolly  

 

 

Center Transom Bunk
 is 9" X 4"

It has a 9" Vertical Adjustment Range

    Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Inflatable Boat Option Detail

 

 

   
Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Inflatable Boat Option Detail      Rear Support Pads Will Extend Over the Tires to 73"

These 9" X 4" Supports will Cradle an Inflatable Boat up to 6 Feet Wide

 

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Trailex Universal Launching Dolly - Inflatable Boat Option Packaged

Inflatable Boat Option Kit Consists of a Wider Axle, Transom Support and Brackets
This option increases the standard axle width by an additional 20" - Total Width with Standard Wheels is 68" and with Super Size Tires is 70" - Pads Spread to 73" Wide.

   

 

 

HA-1 Hitch Adapter Option

Trailex-SUT-300-U-Hitch-Option-on-Dolly
 Rugged Hitch Adapter Allows You To Transport Your Boat With A Vehicle
Bow Rest Keeps Hitch Off Of The Ground When Not Coupled To A Vehicle
It Is Recommend That Your Boat Is Strapped Securely To The Dolly When Towing

 

 

HA-1 Hitch Adapter 

  • 1-7/8" Hitch Coupler 

  • Low speed and short distance towing only

  • Hitch Option for your Dolly allows towing with an ATV, 
    Golf Cart or a Vehicle

   

Trailex HA-1 Hitch Adapter for SUT-300-U Dolly

 

 

  Easily Hand Launched Even With The Hitch Adapter Installed
Trailex HA-1 Hitch Adapter for SUT-300-U Dolly      Hitch Adapter Can Be Quickly Installed Or Removed From The Dolly

This Makes The Dolly Extremely Versatile For Either Off-Road Towing Or Hand Launching

 Adapter Designed For Trails, Paths, Grass-ways and Other Off-Road Usage

   
     
HA-1 Hitch Adapter Option Consists of  a 1-7/8" Coupler, Extension Tube, Brackets and a Vee Support Rest   Trailex-SUT-300-U-Hitch-Option-Boxed

 

   

 

 

NW-2 Nose Wheel Option

Trailex Launching Dolly Nose wheel Option
Set of Two Nose Wheels Assembly easily attaches to your Trailex Launching Dolly.  Gives extra support for heavier or awkward boats.  Many also use this option when they choose to winch their boats on the dolly, as the wheels will prevent the front of the dolly from digging into the soil.

 

 

NW-2 Nose Wheel Option 

  •  Two 15" x 6" Wheels

  • Supports Dolly Tongue at 11" Height

  • Installs at any Point Along Dollies Tongue

   

Trailex Launching Dolly Nose wheel Option

 

 

  Wheels clear ground when HA_1 Hitch Adapter is used with at least 13" Ball Height
Trailex Launching Dolly Nose wheel Option      Dolly will roll without any tongue weight.

 

May require lifting Nose Wheels off Ground for sharp turns.

If used with a Winch System - Use FWSC  Clips to attach hook on Dollies Tongue - Do Not attach to Handle.

   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  

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