I got a day to work on the boat again. One of the first things I did was look at the problem of rinsing the trailer. With the fenders off, it is easy, but they sure are in the way for washing the brake calipers. So, why not make 'em removable? I took four pieces of 1 x 2 aluminum bar and cut an angle on them that matched the fenders. I drilled and tapped two holes an bolted them to the fenders. Next came some pieces of bar bolted to the bottom of the trailer with a stud sticking up. The fenders drop right on and are pretty stiff. I'd like to find some quick attach hardware to replace the wing nuts, but it is really simple and works pretty well as is:
The fenders were so stinkin' simple I don't know why I have not done it before. Now, in looking at the pictures, I think I'll make some more smaller blocks and hinge them, so they simply lay down outward. Next, I finished attaching the ladder brackets and finally made some brackets that let me pin them in the down position.
Next came a couple little brackets to attach the transom seat. I've found that a high seat with a backrest on the transom is very popular place to sit. I had not shipped the seat I made for the Jupiter, so it is a little narrower than I'd like, but it works just fine. It is sitting off center in the picture, but you get the idea:
Here's one of the brackets with a plastic pad on top so it keeps aluminum from resting on aluminum:
