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Old 08-19-2023 | 09:10 PM
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I picked up a new to me trailer for my 24 baja outlaw and had a question about bunk placement before I swap the boat on the trailer. The current trailer has 4 bunks ( red lines represent where the bunks are currently. Question I have is should I add another set of bunks to the new trailer to better match the original trailer set up ?






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The twin bunks work fine. It is a different style of trailer. Just line up where the boat sits by putting it on and make sure both of the tires are even in "squashing" that way you know your COG is in the right place. Then adjust your front stop so each time you put it in the same place.

Only other suggestion is make sure you strap down the rear of the boat to the trailer and if you are taking a long trip run a strap straight down from the ring. This will VASTLY improve the trailer flex.
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When i had my 25 the trailer was set up just like that. Never an issue.
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Make sure the bunks are tall enough to keep the keel off the center of the trailer. Baja's have a deep "V"
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Old 08-20-2023 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bajaholic
Only other suggestion is make sure you strap down the rear of the boat to the trailer and if you are taking a long trip run a strap straight down from the ring. This will VASTLY improve the trailer flex.
The is a vastly under appreciated point, good shout.
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Old 08-20-2023 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bajaholic
The twin bunks work fine. It is a different style of trailer. Just line up where the boat sits by putting it on and make sure both of the tires are even in "squashing" that way you know your COG is in the right place. Then adjust your front stop so each time you put it in the same place.

Only other suggestion is make sure you strap down the rear of the boat to the trailer and if you are taking a long trip run a strap straight down from the ring. This will VASTLY improve the trailer flex.
I wouldn't read "tire squashing" as the ideal center of gravity. Calcs. need to be done for the correct percentage of tongue weight on a truck scale and axle weight balance.
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Old 08-20-2023 | 10:34 AM
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I wouldn't read "tire squashing" as the ideal center of gravity. Calcs. need to be done for the correct percentage of tongue weight on a truck scale and axle weight balance.
You are correct technically, no question. That is the right way to do things....

But.... I would put my method against anyone, I do it on a regular basis hauling boats and rarely do we have the same boat twice, let alone length, weight etc. Maybe its just practice?
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Old 08-20-2023 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by anger mgmt

When i had my 25 the trailer was set up just like that. Never an issue.
ah perfect. thats what I was looking for.
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Originally Posted by Big_Baller
ah perfect. thats what I was looking for.
just an FYI, my bunks had an angle to them along the top inside edge.
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