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Post by TOO EZ on Dec 9, 2007 19:44:03 GMT -5
WHATS BETTER
BUNK OR ROLLER TRAILER??
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joc
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Post by joc on Dec 10, 2007 5:54:34 GMT -5
Sounds like a loaded question. For my money, I like bunks with keel rollers. I also like to winch on. This setup puts the boat dead center every time, & it is easy enough to offload. Just back down & hit the brakes. I believe this also gives the boat maximum support & stability, it is cheaper & you won't have rollers come up missing & the axles gouging your hull. I have had a few all roller trailers & it seems they never have enough rollers to prevent divots in the hull after a few years. Just my opinion.
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Post by Bountyhunter on Dec 10, 2007 8:01:07 GMT -5
depends on the size & weight of boat but I prefer Roller for the ease of loading & unloading at low tides which can cause havoc at times.
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Post by phoenix29 on Dec 10, 2007 9:07:26 GMT -5
I have no problem getting my 17' CC on and off my bunk trialer, but when I was trailering my 25' walk around I had all rollers and drove on and off. As BH said size makes the differance.
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Post by Daddys Toy on Dec 10, 2007 9:27:56 GMT -5
21' with bunks and manual winch. Only downside is deadlow on a ramp with a drop at the back (Mahon and Mispillion). Never had a problem at dead low at Bowers or DE City.
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Post by matey on Dec 10, 2007 10:07:20 GMT -5
i have rollers with a 26' boat. has something like 104 rollers on trailer. if you do the math and figure the square inches of support the roller trailer with as many rollers as mine has equal to or more square inchesof contacton the boat bottom as a bunk plus you get the ease of loading and unloading.
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Post by Ъøhïcâ on Dec 10, 2007 10:47:37 GMT -5
I don't get the whole 'Ease of Loading' thing with roller trailers. With a bunk, you drive the boat onto the bunks, attach the strap and safety chain and that's it. No cranking, no lining up on the center rollers. What could be easier? For launching, back 'er down until she floats. I'll never have another roller trailer.
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Post by matey on Dec 10, 2007 11:00:40 GMT -5
I don't get the whole 'Ease of Loading' thing with roller trailers. With a bunk, you drive the boat onto the bunks, attach the strap and safety chain and that's it. No cranking, no lining up on the center rollers. What could be easier? For launching, back 'er down until she floats. I'll never have another roller trailer. i've been at a few ramps where driving it up was impossible. that is when you need a winch or someone with a strong back and weak mind. |
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Post by Ъøhïcâ on Dec 10, 2007 11:21:34 GMT -5
Ahh...I see.
In OC we have GOOD ramps. Plus I'm only in/out once a year.
Kinda like Ryan....
Get a bunk trailer, buddy.
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Post by blueprints on Dec 10, 2007 12:11:54 GMT -5
If you get a bunk trailer forget about using anything but state ramps like masseys & Lewes. Whitehouse ramp would not be doable.
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Post by mildew2 on Dec 10, 2007 16:02:44 GMT -5
On a larger boat 23+ I would always go with rollers and an electric winch. Much less drag.
Especially if the boats got much weight to it. My 25' Parker with bunks and hand winch??NOT
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Post by bob23 on Dec 10, 2007 18:12:39 GMT -5
my 25' glides right up on the rollers, having the right winch helps a ton
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Post by joc on Jan 1, 2008 14:01:17 GMT -5
Thought I'd add to this. Yesterday we loaded the Little Red Boat on the trailer at the Lewes ramp. This is the old trailer that Rob gave Wes. We modified it to accept the straight shaft inboard, then drug it to the ramp. Everything was just a guess, since boat & trailer were a hundred miles apart while making the mods. No trial fitting. No rollers, & the bunks are just plain old 2x6's, no carpet or anything to make them slicker. Figured when it's here I can lift the boat for adjustments, modifications, carpeting, etc. It is a 29ft diesel, about 10,000 lbs. Just backed her down & winched her on with the manual winch, pulled her out. I don't see how it possibly could have been any easier or faster, except for maybe an electric winch. After making the adjustments & adding carpet or slickbunks, I think we can launch or retrieve this thing anywhere the ramp & water depth are suitable for this size boat. I especially like having all the support of full length bunks under a heavy boat, rather than just a few rollers. Just thought I'd throw this out there.
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Post by TOO EZ on Jan 1, 2008 14:43:25 GMT -5
u take any pictures of your mods?
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Post by joc on Jan 1, 2008 16:16:48 GMT -5
No pics yet. I forgot to take a camera to the ramp also. The mods were pretty simple. Dug through my scrap pile & found some 2x4 tubing. Laid that beside the existing bunks & burned them in. Then cut out the centers of the last couple cross members. This made a pocket to accommodate the running gear. Then pack out the bunks to raise the boat 4.5 inches for additional ground clearance. It worked great & she looked good on there. We still need to make adjustments for tongue weight, move the winch pedestal, refine the bunks, etc. After we're satisfied it will work, we need to sand blast/paint, service the axles, new tires, lights etc. When we posted this Project on SF last yr, all the armchair experts insisted it just wouldn't work. The same experts insisted you just couldn't trailer it also. It does & you can.
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