CastleCraft Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly for Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Sunfish, Laser, Zodiac Style Inflatable, Zuma, Snark Sailboats

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.

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

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
		Standard Size Wheel Works Well for Most Applications
		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 Can be positioned Anywhere from the Bottom to the Top of the Boats Bow.
		Bow Stop Bracket will Slade Up and Down Along the Handle Height
		Quickly Adjust for Any Bow Style Tapered (Angled) Plumb (Straight Up & Down) Bull Nose ( Rounded) Inflatable Boat
Bow Stop Will Swivel to Any Angle

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

		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.
		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.
		Step 3 Trailex Universal Launching Dolly Adjusted for Shallow Water Launching
Done- -The Boat is Ready to Easily Launch in the Water.


Sunfish Sailboat (4'-1" Wide) on Trailex Universal Beach Launching Dolly		Canoe (36" Wide) on 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 (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.		Tongue is 4" W x 1-1/4" H Axle Tube is 2-3/8" W x 2-1/2" H

		Tough, Heavy Duty Brackets offer Superior Support for All Boat Types Easily Adjusts to Fit Any Boat's Hull Contour.


Quickly Adjust for Any Hull Style Semi Vee Vee Rounded Flat Inflatable Boat Keel Runner
		Bow Support will Slide Anywhere Along the Tongue
		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

		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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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
		Easily Hand Launched Even With The Hitch Adapter Installed
		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

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
		Wheels clear ground when HA_1 Hitch Adapter is used with at least 13" Ball Height
		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.