bunk vs. roller trailers

[Matt1121]

My trailer is in pretty good shape now. I replaced the lights & wiring, fenders, tires, seals, bearings, and the previous owner replaced the bunks, springs and winch. The only problem is that the trailer wasn't designed for a 23'....the previous owner in Florida modified it by adding huge pressure treated bunks that hang off the rear of the trailer frame by a few feet. As a result, there is way too much weight on the tongue now so I need to move the axles forward to get it adjusted correctly. I have the nice "guide ons" in my garage but there isnt space on the rear of the frame until I move the axles forward.

As you can see, there comes a point when you feel like you should just sell it and buy a new trailer that was designed for the boat. I've actually spoken to a few custom trailer manufacturers over the border in Canada (got to love that exchange rate) and they can build me an all welded, roller/bunk trailer (or just a roller trailer) for around $2700-3,000. The only problem is some don't use galvanized axles or galvanized hardware (ubolts, nuts, bolts) which seems kinda silly to me. That stuff would last 6 months in the saltwater before it had to be replaced.

Who knows what I will do...I am going to wait to here back from one other custom trailer builder in Canada. If he can use all galvy hardware..I'll probably have him build me a bunk/roller trailer. If not, I'll get one of those RULE trailer winches that one of your recommended, move the axles forward, and pray for the best.