Trailer Question - 23'

Islandtrader · #1 04-29-2011, 08:30 AM

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Island - where'd you get your trailer hardware, i.e. V bunk brackets ?

Local trailer shop. The whole kit was $125 and $150 installed.

abl1111 · #2 05-02-2011, 05:09 PM

Going to do the V bunks. I think that will do it.

I have 8" support bunks right now. Is there a benefit to changing these to 10", or 12" bunks ?

abl1111 · #3 05-26-2011, 10:12 PM

Quick question - working on the trailer and then splashing boat tomorrow - won't use trailer hopefully till LATE Fall.

I have a modified bunk trailer w/ keel rollers.

I am installing V bunks to help my boat align better when loading. These V bunks will not be for weight at all - but more for helping to center and guide the boat.

I'll have the keel rollers too - not so much for a lot of support but more to keep keel from possibly touching the trailer.

My questions:

- Should the V bunks run from the end of the trailer to the first forward roller ? I was thinking of using 10' per V bunk. Or, is that too much ?

- which is the best set-up for the V bunks to assist in centering the boat while loading ?

- I was thinking of using decking material as the V bunk material... Any thoughts ?

Thx