23' Trailer Question...

[abl1111]

Thx for the responses although I need a bit more info. And, if anyone has the exact measurements of their bunks ------ it would be much appreciated.

" Bunks were 8-10 feet long 4 inches thick and 10 inches high "
I have heard different approaches to bunks. Some use the type you describe - the thick, solid approach, while others have said use 'thinner' bunk material that will 'flex' when the boat is on, and therefore contour to the shape of the hull.

" The centerline on all of his were directly on top of the Trailer beams "
What does this mean exactly ? Which beams ?

thx,

Alan

[Ryank]

Ahh Im so used to aluminum trailers,I forgot galvanized may be set up differently . On all my trailers the bunks rest directly on top of the main beams that run front to back on each side before it starts tapereing inward.
RyanK

[Rich]

http://seacraft.snetsol.com/pics/muddy.mp3
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[abl1111]

Rich,

I love Muddy !!! Don't know why you sent it to me, but thanks - really. So clear where rock 'n roll is from !

Have a good holiday weekend - we are actually going to get out of this 4 day, all encompassing rain and fog for the weekend.

Oh, how about helping me w/ the trailer. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

alan

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Ha Abe
I went with the Loadmaster trailer that uses those thick bunks 4” x 10” by 10’ long I would go that way for your boat. There is one thing that has not come up yet in comments about bunks that I felt should be mentioned. SeaCraft hulls have a variable dead rise that means that the bunds will not touch the boat as you progress towards the bow. Which doesn’t make any difference because there is more that enough bunk to support the boat on the Loadmaster bunks they cut a triangle out of the top inside part of the bunk that helps distribute more of the boat weight. I had them use all stanless steel for the bolts 5 years from know I know I will be very happy about that decision.
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