is it normal for the rear bunks to sit so far back on the trailer? it tows ok but just doesnt look right

Mine do. I have a loadmaster aluminum under the scarab, actually I think its one of those that will fit from 28-30 feet. I have about 1 foot sticking out past the transom, makes for a great step.

Ditto on my Loadmaster trailer.

another view.

i was concerned when i bought the boat that the trailer wasnt big enough but according to magic-tilt its fine for the boat size an load.
this is the first aluminum trailer ive even owned......

my bunks stick out about 6" past the transom.

i always heard that if the bunks fall short of the end of the hull, they could cause the hull to develop a "hook" or "dent" from the bunk.

was told it's better to be long so it is more dispersed.

Me too , with a MagicTilt I beam. I have to watch putting my drives down all the way. If the boats not dead center they hit the bunks.
My bunks also extend a foot or foot and a half past the end of t he trailer.
I guess wood is cheaper than aluminum.

mine stick out 30 inches
ive got room to move everything forward if i need to.
just not sure i should mess with it.
im guessing my tongue weight is around 200 lbs now.
would 30" forward change my tongue weight to much?
towing with a 8800 gvw dodge 4x4

bunks are even with the transon now.

Unless you have a 19' bowrider , you should probably have more tongue weight. Rule of thumb is 10% of gross. Lack of enough tongue weight will cause sway

loto...you definitely need more tongue weight than that for your boat. I don't know how much your boat weighs, but I'm guessing you need at least 8000 lbs of tongue weight if not more.

I think that moving the boat forward 30" would be too much though. You would be surprised how much difference a few inches makes. (or so my wife says)

Weigh you boat and trailer. Put 10% of that on the tongue.

Buck