boatman22

I have a 40’ Loadmaster Aluminum triple axle trailer that I would like to convert to a gooseneck. Does anyone know of a company that makes a conversion kit?

boatman22

I wonder why goosenecks are not used more in marine applications?

Hot Duck

We are using a gooseneck with our 45' Apache and it works really well. Other than placing the weight directly over the rear axle, the only other advantage I see is the angle that you can jack knife it when/if necessary. The only downfall to a gooseneck is that if you are pulling it with a pickup you cannot use a bed cover to keep your gear out of the weather.

I like ours overall. For a really heavy or a really long boat, I think that gooseneck is the way to go. For lighter or shorter boats, it may not be worth the expense. Just my humble opinion!

Hot Duck

I think your best bet may be to contact Loadmaster to see if they will do it or recommend anyone. There must be somebody out there that can do this for you. If not, you may just have to trade that trailer in on a gooseneck if you really want one. Still, I can't believe that there isn't anybody that can do this. It would be a cool project to see and follow!

boatman22

I've emailed Loadmaster in Florida but never got a reply back. I did find one trailer mfg. http://www.johncotrailers.com/Specials.htm
but the persons email does not work there anymore. They make a kit so I'm hoping to find out more.
If all else fails I will have a welding shop fab something, and you right this will be a fun project.

Like your setup Hot Duck