3.3m × 6m
Best for: Smaller trailer boats and tighter spaces
Not ideal for: Longer boats or setups with an outboard extending past the trailer
View 3.3m × 6m
Most people measure the boat and stop there. The problem is the trailer adds another metre or more to the total length — and that's before you factor in the outboard motor hanging off the back.
Height can catch you out too. If the outboard is stored upright, or the boat has a T-top or canopy frame, the whole setup is taller than it looks sitting in the driveway.
These are sold as DIY relocatable shelter kits — not certified permanent carports. Council rules vary by area and setup, so always check with your local council before you buy. If you need a certified permanent carport, contact us.
Measure from the front of the trailer to the tip of the outboard. That's your number — not the hull length.
The boat sits on the trailer between trips. The problem is what the weather does to it while it waits.
Most trailer boats end up parked in the driveway or along the fence line. Sun, rain and leaves build up fast — especially on covers, seats and exposed fittings.
It’s usually not the hull that catches the weather first. It’s the outboard, canopy or frame sitting up high with nothing over it. A shelter fixes that.
Boats often sit longer than people expect — not just between weekends, but between fishing seasons. That's when seat covers crack, fittings corrode and the trailer sits rusting in the weather.
No shed required — just a covered spot where the boat stays on the trailer and out of the weather.
Four sizes. Pick by total trailer length first, then clearance around the boat.
Best for: Smaller trailer boats and tighter spaces
Not ideal for: Longer boats or setups with an outboard extending past the trailer
View 3.3m × 6m
Best for: Fishing boats and longer trailer boats
Not ideal for: Setups needing more side room around the boat
View 3.3m × 7.5m
Best for: Smaller boats where side access matters more than extra length
Not ideal for: Longer trailer boats that need more front-to-back cover
View 4.8m × 6m
Best for: Larger trailer boats with extra clearance around the setup
Not ideal for: Tight sites where 4.8m width will not fit
View 4.8m × 7.5mMost people measure the hull and stop there. That’s usually where the mistake starts.
What matters is the full trailer setup — trailer length, outboard overhang and the total height once the boat is parked exactly how you store it.
Measure from the very front of the trailer to the furthest point at the back — usually the outboard. That full number is what you should size to, not just the boat hull.
Add at least 300–600mm so the boat is not sitting right on the edge of the shelter. If you want easier access around the trailer, go a little bigger.
Measure from the ground to the highest point of the full setup — often the outboard in upright position, a canopy, T-top or frame. That’s the number that catches people out.
Parking takes 30 seconds. You deal with the rest every time you rig up or pack down.
The questions most people wish they'd asked before ordering.
Measure the full setup. Start at the very front of the trailer and go all the way to the furthest point at the back — usually the outboard. If you only measure the hull, you’ll almost always size it wrong.
Both matter, but length catches people out first. Most people forget the trailer adds a metre or more before the outboard even comes into it. Height is the second thing to check — especially if the outboard stores upright or the boat has a T-top.
Start with total trailer length including the outboard. Smaller tinnies and shorter setups often fit 6m. Fishing boats and longer trailer setups usually make more sense in 7.5m.
Go 4.8m wide if you want room to walk around the boat, access covers more easily or work beside the trailer. If you just need basic cover and the site is tight, 3.3m is often enough.
Yes. That’s one of the main reasons people choose this type of shelter. Pick it up and move it if your layout changes or you shift house.
These are sold as DIY relocatable shelter kits — not certified permanent carports. Council rules vary by area and setup, so check with your local council before you buy. If you need a certified permanent carport, contact us.
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