Need help, trailer bunk width for Y2K

krakmeup · 07-13-2009, 10:08 AM

OK folks, I've hung the SB on a lift and trying to set the bunks - can you tell me your best placement for the most support on the trailer bunks? My trailer is actuallly set with two sets, one at 28" center for the front-mid section of the boat and the second set aft for the steps and engine area are set on 50" centers.

The lift I have only has one set of bunks, so where do I set them? Do I need to add another set of bunks to properly support the stepped hull?

Can you post pictures of your lift/trailers for a Y2K?

Thanks in advance - I'll call Coen later if no response here......

Superbabi · 07-13-2009, 04:03 PM

Kieth, nice set up !!! I'm not near the boat and lift, I will get you some photos and measurments this weekend.

krakmeup · 07-13-2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks Gary!! Rick, any comments/ideas??

Gary - got the magazine today!!!!!!! Awesome article, great shots thanks a million, talk with you soon,

Keith

fastedy · 07-14-2009, 06:21 AM

what is the boat beside yours, looks to have lots of room and a nice platform?

krakmeup · 07-14-2009, 08:51 AM

Plenty of room. That's my neighbors 33' Trojan. I have the Whaler in the forward part of my slip which is 50' x 18' and the lift is designed for 13,000# so the SB looks small in there....the picture is taken from my townhome main patio, we look down onto the boats every morning, life is good, let's go boating!

krakmeup · 07-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Coen said 43" - will be checking it out tonight.....

Superbabi · 07-14-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krakmeup

Gary - got the magazine today!!!!!!! Awesome article, great shots thanks a million, talk with you soon,

Keith

My Pleasure Keith, Thanks for the nice review on the Mag!!! Gary

krakmeup · 07-17-2009, 01:32 PM

BTW, Coen nailed it. 43" on center at the rear with bunks set level, then toe the rails/bunks in at the bow area by ~2" sets the boat nicely on the flats along the whole length. Put this info away in your vaults for future reference!
K

Superbabi · 07-17-2009, 04:11 PM

Keith, I have mine set at 30" at the front of lift and 35" at the rear. I have used those measurements for 5 years. I guess what everworks !!!

krakmeup · 07-18-2009, 11:00 AM

Cool Gary, thanks for taking the time! Coen noted there are several setups that will work; after spending a bunch of time under the hull in the air, I can see a few ways to support it. I'm going to take another look at your settings and see if that's better. Thanks for doing this!!!!

Keith