It started back in 2018 when I got a couple of Jackson kayaks. I wanted to spend every minute I could fishing and exploring the waters of Iowa. But all the loading and unloading, and trying to get everything ready to go all the time quickly became a pain. I built my first trailer from an old half V boat trailer. It was a stacker that could hold 5 yaks and had a large storage box (I believe it was and old veterinarians mobile box) mounted below for paddles, and life jackets and stuff. It has simply grown from there. Having upgraded kayaks and trailers several times now to where I now run wet launch trailers so I don’t even have to lift the yak anymore.

We have tried all kinds of designs and features to make the process easy and hassle free. I simply back up to my Floater Toter, hook it on, and hit the road! No loading yaks, or gear, or prepping, or hoping I didnt forget anything. And the minimal rigging is done at the boat ramp to launch the yaks. Everything is in the toter and ready to go.

As a welding and fab shop (K.E.G. Enterprises - welding and repair) It seemed like a natural fit to want to build things I am passionate about. So I launched Floater Toter Industries in 2024 as my brand of custom kayak trailers.

I want to cater not only to the customers wanting a complete custom rig, but to the average Joe, and DIYer. I’m happy to make custom additions to your trailer, or help you with modifications you may not have the ability or equipment to do on your own.