We built a lobster boat with outriggers on it. We took the owner out a few times and got him familiar with the boat, and the first time he took it out, on the return, he forgot that he had the outriggers standing straight up. We were just up the creek on the dock having a cocktail when we heard the noise. He was half way under Shem Creek Bridge and couldn't go any further. He tried to back down, but the outriggers wouldn't let him go there either. Had to cut them loose!
Anyway, not to go against a Senior Member's advise, but... First, put 3X12 Cypress Bunks covered with nylon carpet on the trailer. Set the bunks out as far as you can to accommodate the deadrise at the chines. That will raise the hull above the cross members, and give you incredible loading ability. It will also give you more security with less "Rollback". You might still have to put something on the first cross member to keep the fore head of the bow from hitting it, but I've never had a problem with it with the trailer being half way in the water. Rollers like to make indentions in the hull, where bunks will ride along with the stringers. Give it a try, and if you don't like it, you can always convert it back. Next is to put torsion springs on the trailer. I replaced my single axle with a dual axle, 4 inch frame Fastload, and it's like butter... It almost looks like I know what I'm doing when I launch and retrieve at the ramp!
Now... What kind of motor do you have?
Chris.
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