Need help, trailer bunk width for Y2K
 

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......

Kieth, nice set up !!! I'm not near the boat and lift, I will get you some photos and measurments this weekend.:grinser010:

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

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

Keith

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

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!

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

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

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

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 !!!

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

Keith. The hull should only be supported on the strakes under the stringers. Flat on the strakes. Not angled to the hull.

Keith, sorry I took soo long to get back to ya