Post pics of your bunk trailers

[Basketcase]

That looks great, uncleboo. So you have what looks like 2 bunks about 5' on the outside, and 2 around 4 feet on the inside but farther forward. Do I see it right?

[Vezo, Part II]

Let’s try this Basket. This is a Quick Load Aluminum I-beam which is too narrow with main bunks attached to topside of beams (strongest and and distributes weight on the beams rather than the cross members).forwards of axles looking back. All four chines run parallel with bunks (straight). Better pic from rear next.

[Vezo, Part II]

This pic from rear shows transom even with bunk ends, but if you notice she is resting on second chine, and would rather have bunks spread another 1.5 to 2” per side, locking the hull inside the beams and lowering the boat.

[Vezo, Part II]

Pretty dark in the garage. Sorry.
Next is a new to me Owens and Sons that was built for a Pioneer 196 CC, which is obviously wider at say 61” inside of bunks, and the outer panel will support the weight over the beams, but not center and lock the first chine.

[Vezo, Part II]

Lastly, I have to close the distance between bunks from 61” to 54” to lock the chines. These additional blocks wil only support very little weight but will guide/line outer chines up making it easier to drive on centered. NOW, my ramp in Fla, is very, very steep so blocks, not carpeted yet, will have to be secured about there the water line is on approach. On a less steep ramp, ideally you would want them much further back.

[Vezo, Part II]

A little tough on a table saw to match angle/beveled edge on top to match the angle of the outer panel, but the factory was spot on for a SeaCraft.

No affiliation: Jeff, is salesman and knows SeaCraft bottoms incessively. Kim is very knowledgeable, answers phones and admin.. Greg runs the shop. All three are Owens, and awesome to work with. Any other questions they can answer. Be prepared. When Jeff gets on the phone he will have answers for you. Write them down in advance because they are always BUSY.

Hope this helps.

Michael.

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by Basketcase

That looks great, uncleboo. So you have what looks like 2 bunks about 5' on the outside, and 2 around 4 feet on the inside but farther forward. Do I see it right?

The rear bunks are 8' long and are adjusted such that the outer steps rest just inside of the bunk locking it in place. The forward bunks are inside of the innermost steps close together but angled outward just a tad at the rear to center the boat up better and also to keep the keel from hitting the crossmember when loading. Works great.