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is it a must to have trailer custom fit for stepped hull or can you use reg bunk trailer and does any one have one for sale

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Depends on the step? I would not want a bunk that did not fit the bottom.I would want it inbetween the steps suporting the bottom evenly.On my Hustler my Myco doesent fit perfectly but I guess its the best ya can get?

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96 27 fever single step

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I bought a standard bunk trailler and notched the bunks to fit the boat. Took off the carpet,made a few measurements and cut the bunks. We also had a travel lift to pick up and set down the boat on the trailler. Made it a bit easier. :D

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i have heard that from a couple different people i might go that route

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Another option is to bolt a 2x4 flat on top of your bunks(countersunk bolts of course). Thats what i did on my lift for my single step executioner when i had it. Im pretty sure you have a 2" step just like i did.That way you dont hack the trailer up.

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is 2 bunks ok or do i need center support also bare with me i had an outlaw sold that just bought fountain not use to this step stuff yet

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You should have some center support under the bow/cabin area. Can you post some pics. of your trailer for us to see?

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just bought boat today do not have trailer yet dont know what kind of trailer to get btw thanks for your help

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boat has been stored in high and dry

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The type of trailer you get depends on how much you tow. Do you tow long distance every weekend or just down the road a few miles?

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20minute ride upper chesapeake

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You dont need anything fancy like a Myco for a 15-20 min. ride and to use for winter storage. Load-rite or Nextrail make good trailers for your application.

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I don't mean to jack your thread but, My gold membership through paypal hasn't gone through in 2days and I can't post a new one.
I just bought a 1991 31' Scarab Excel without a trailer in LA. (I live in SF) I got a great deal on a Myco trailer that held a 1994 32' fountain Fever. I'm sure I'll have to modify the Bunks to fit the Scarab. I'd like to do it before I drive all the way down there to get the boat.
Would anyone happen to know who/where I could contact to get the hull measurements so I could re-located the bunks before I go?
Wellcraft is worthless when it comes to customer support
Thanks

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CONGRATS HEATER MAN!!!!!! Lets see some pictures!!!

Personally I don't think it matters how long your drive to the ramp is. Just sitting on the trailer putting pressure on those steps is enough. Especially with a Fountain. If you look at Fountains website they are very specific that the boat should not even hang past the last bunk because it will put a hook in the bottom. Check around for manufactures that make a custom trailer for your boat. I have an Eagle (i think they are defunct now) and my trailer list my boat model and year on the name plate, fits like a glove!

Good luck!!!

Give me a call I want to come over and check this bad boy out!!!

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thanks sox good to hear from you will call you

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Not sure the depth of your step, but my '99 32 'step is exactly 1 1/2". A 2x4 layed flat was the perfect make up when I was setting up my lift. Same as ActiveShack posted. The step is not a simple notch, but a difference in surface heights, which must be supported accordingly. Congrats on the boat. What power?

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Thanks. Here are a few pics. engine is a 502 w/460 HP:

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Couple more:

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This is it: :D

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Nice and clean :drink:

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thanks it's going to be a long winter new toy can't play with it

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Hey Heaterman, I thought a stock 502 MAG MPI was 415HP? How are you getting 460HP?

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Here:

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previous owner had some work done to motor

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if you go on page 8 oso fountain ads you will see description

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At what yr did Fountains start coming stock with hyd steering?

Might put that on your 1st to add list.

Very Nice.

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the only real thing that matters is it runs good and its clean i like the style

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is on my list but have to get a trailer first

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3 kids christmas coming got to get past that first then think about boat

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Buy the kids stuff for the boat. :evilb:

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love the idea wife would kill me :D

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i like your thinking though

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Looks clean buddy!! Congrats. I saw that boat at Triton a few months back when I looked at the new 26 OL. John told me about it and said it was very well kept and it shows. According to him the mechanics that did all of the work were top notch and didn't cut any corners. I wish I could have bought it but I'm glad it's going to a good home. :D

Congratulations!!!

oh yeah, I'll trade you some "tech support" for a ride on that bad boy!


Cheers :drink:

Rob

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any time sox hope to hook up with you this summer btw left you a message on your cell today

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Hey Heaterman...Nice boat! :D

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Hydraulic steering will make it easier for the kids to steer.. :) :) :)

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I have the very same situation with the exception that, I bought my Donzi 26ZX with a Float on trailer. The trailer is very well built but, I certainly don't like the way it sits on the "straight" bunks, & the forward bunk has caught the end of the bunk & has nicked the hull a bit. My plan is to replace the steel bunk with a timber bunk, & measure for each step, & place a cut down 2x4 to allow for the bunk. I'm just not sure how this will effect the forward bow supports that are already there. Also, I plan on adding a keel support to make it easier to drive on. I've been told that by doing the trailer this way, I will not be able to drive the boat off, due to the steps on the bunk but, if I just back a bit further in the water; it should allow me to drive it off. Either way, it really needs to sit better than it does. I'll take pics of the mods I do to the trailer. I'm hopin to get it done in the next few weeks. Congrats on the boat, I looked at Fountains, but stumbled on this sweet deal on the Donzi....Not sure if you've heard, stepped hulls handle a bit different...but that's a different "thread" ....Enjoy.

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thanks keep me posted about your trailer if you can post some pics

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Stepped hull boats require the trailer to be backed in further than a non stepped hull. Gotta float the boat over the stepped bunks.

Ever see a new stepped hull boat owner try to launch their boat the 1st time? Ain't no amount of throttle going to get it off that trailer. :D