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twistedvelocity 12-06-2009 04:02 PM

Do you prefer a bunk or roller trailer?
 
I was wondering what type of trailer you guys prefer and why?

tcuda499 12-06-2009 06:54 PM

For a bigger,heavier boat I think a bunk will support the boat better. I think rollers will eventually warp or put dimples in the hull. also with rollers you better be ready B/C they work to good at the ramp.....see a couple of boats slide right off the trailer when backing down the ramp.:lolhit:

tblrklakemo 12-07-2009 09:02 AM

Bunks...more support. Just back in far enough next to a courtesy dock and you can float the boat on and off the bunks.

laszlo01 12-07-2009 09:58 AM

Bunk Period.

Brad Zastrow 12-07-2009 11:10 AM

Roller trailers will warp the hull bottom over time. None of the high end trailer manufacturers use rollers.

TampaBeach 12-07-2009 02:29 PM

Bunk, too many problems with rollers, also I have seen some boats roll off rollers accidentially:eek:

seafordguy 12-07-2009 04:38 PM

This is offshore boating - bunks.

Rollers are for Boston Whalers....

IN all seriousness I would not want much weight on rollers. With the bunks it is easy to get the trailer in just the right distance so that you can bump the boat up on the bunks, and it will help steady it with the resistance.

socalstone 12-07-2009 05:29 PM

Bunks only. Wouldn't consider rollers for anything.

snogiyogi 12-07-2009 09:18 PM

Bunks on the average will give you 5 times morre support against the hull and it is spaced more evenly. The only drawback is if you are on a shallow ramp there may not be enough water to submerse the boat and trailer deep enough into the water to float it off.Other than that bunks are the way to go. Also any boat over 26' should have target bunks on the front for additional keel support and it will also help centering the boat.
If anyone has other questions I have been selling repairing and making trailers for 30 years. I am here to help
Neil

twistedvelocity 12-09-2009 11:02 PM

I have a 23 1/2 foot boat right now and it is a roller trailer and i need to repair the hull. SO I am thinking it might be a good idea to take the rollers out and make bunks


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