trailer??? "bunk"
 

I have a ez loader trailer that has black rollers and they are marking up the bottom of my boat. They are starting to get rusty and I don't want to replace them!!
Does anyone know how I can convert it to a bunk trailer it doesn't look that hard!! The boat is 20 feet long f206 so its not a very big boat!! I have seen the parts and it looks easy I am just not sure what to buy!!! anyone know where to start??? thanks, Harry

Bunks are the ONLY way to support a performance hull. It sounds like you have a "Tilt-Loader" type. You might want to "off" that to someone who has a "weekender" type rig for easy on-off use and get a real supporting trailer. --- Jer

It it's a break frame trailer it cannot be converted easily. If not, 2 long sets of bunks, two shorter sets, the supports for them and some attaching hardware is all you need. Look as some bunk style trailers to get an idea of what and where you need to mount stuff first, then meadure up you hull for proper placement of the bunks, and have at it!

Scott B

Bunks
 

Any trailer manufacturer or parts supplier can get you the bunk bounts for the vertical main bunks. You can use 2ea 2x12 PT boards bolted together on ea side to get you by. use the mounts on your existing crossmembers with U-bolts and through bolt the bunks. Be sure to cut the top of bunks to match the dead rise of your hull.

A couple of 2x6 x8' front center bunks will facilitate loading and provide forward hull support.

Example attached for reference

Bill
Those LED taillights?
They look better and dont hang below the frame rails. Know were to get them?

Thanks

Dan

Dan, LED,s can be bought at any truck parts dealer. You really get what you pay for. the cheaper ones dont have as many LED,s in them. The good ones will have an unlimited warranty. My trailer has them all around, they hold up well. www.southfloridatrailers.com

LED's
 

MFB you are correct. Some have very few lights in them.

South FL trailers should also have them.

The one's in the photo are made by PETERSON from the 'Pirahna' line. These are a dedicated marine light with a 100,000 hour continous use rating. Peterson also does truck lights. typical truck stop lights vary in quality.

The Peterson Pirahna's are about double in OEM supplier cost than the ones you typically see at boaters world, etc.
You can order them from Peterson direct, through us or just about any trailer manufacturer or pick up at a local parts supplier who carrys Peterson lights (saves the shipping cost).

Be shure to order the mount if you like the 3" oval in the photo. It is a seperate piece but eases mounting and cleans up the look.

Are the small snap in side yellow and red marker lites available in LED also?

Ive converted a roller to a bunk trailer with good results. The rollers came off and the bunks bolted to the square tubing. It took some time but after adjusting the height the boards the boat set lower by 3 inches and loaded great ! Even that big cooler was easier to load as well as the boat! greg

thank you
 

Thanks guys for your help I have a pretty good Idea of what I am going to do! The only thing is I can't do a damn thing because 10 inches of snow got dropped on us last night!!! ugh I hate winter on long Island!!!! I will take some pictures when done!

LED & SNOW
 

US1
The side markers are also LED although again, get the mounts to clean up the look on the trailer. We use Peterson and anderson. the anderson look like typical marine side markers until turned on. The Petersons are smaller and cleaner in appearance.

Good luck on the trailer mods. You should be able to convert easily and get a few more years out of the trailer. Agree on the snow, was in MI last week picking up a 32 Sunsation in the snow. Being I dont actually 'live' in it... was kinda fun. So I shoundlt say anything about last Sat being 76 deg and enjoying the water for the afternoon????

Hi tech
What should I expect to pay for a complete twin tail light setup by Peterson from a local trailer place if I can find them? I want to be able remove old and bolt them on. Side markers too. If not PM me a price delivered.
Thanks

Dan

You might want to think twice on the LED's..

From straight on they are fine. Get off center a skoosh and they get real dim / non-existant. I have looked at em all so far, and none have the angle of visibility regular bulb types have, so for now all my trailers are staying standard bulb type..

LED
 

The SeaSense Lights are made in Ft. Meyers. They are a good light and you should be able to get a set reasonably priced ... I called them and Boaters World is now carrying the redesigned/updated lights in Ft. Meyers.

These lights have been redesigned from the previous version which was marginal in quality and had a tendency for the studs to pull out. They now have increased LED units in the housing and a redesigned light diffuser to address the angle problem addressed above.

The accompanying photo is the redesigned unit on the 2004 35 lightning trailer.

Check prices at boaters world locally. my cost is a little cheaper although the shipping will sometimes bring it up to the same price you can get locally.

Email me at [email protected] and I will reply with our cost for comparison in making your decision. I will also get you the Peterson costs.

Trying to figure out the PM thing

Side Markers
 

These are the new 6 unit (From previous 3 unit) LEd Side Markers on the 32 Dominator trailer