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aussie

aussie

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i saw this set up looking threw old threads it looks to simple to work i would think it needs some keel rollers--is this a drive on trailer ?--i need to redo my trailer going to unbolt it appart really like the idea that it can be and get it sand blasted and reglaved but before i do that i want to set up the rollers before i do that --would like to make it a drive on as the boat is a little big to hold on a windy day---anyone got some other pics of there set ups and how good they work ???????????????????
 
Bunks are done by many and a lot of people love them better then rollers. I have rollers and I need them places I go cause lot of the ramps are steep. So it all depends were you put your in the water, ramp is steep, can you launch or retrieve at low tide, these questions should be answered first. I have friends with bunks that have to wait till the tide comes in some before loading, and waiting for that can suck after a day pn the water and you want to go home!!
But of tides and ramps are not a issue bunks are better as they require a lot less maintenance.
 
If your trailer will allow the setup, the combination bunk and keel roller has been more effective for my purposes.
About every trailer I have is done this way.
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I have two vertical 3x8 bunks about 10' long on my trailer. I am probably going to redo all the bunks to a more supportive design. Only issue is i have straight crossmembers not v shaped.
 
I also have a cox trailer under one of my V-20's and I did the exact conversion with bunks AWESOME. Don't take this the wrong way but you found Genie Aye exact trailer conversion on his old thread. That is the same picture on the new thread by Orlando (More Trailer Advice). Some bunk trailers have a tilt pin at the front main beam its only about 4-5 inch' chain to make the trailer bed tilt down for loading it will actually put it down to the ground in most case's. For any long time storage of a boat on a trailer I always go with the bunks, like Genie Aye said about towing long distance to go where the fish are bunks are best. Now that is Hard Core Fishing.:sly::sly:
 
tsubaki said:
If your trailer will allow the setup, the combination bunk and keel roller has been more effective for my purposes.
About every trailer I have is done this way.
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my trailer is set up like this one and yes we do have big tides some of the ramps are still ok on low tide but others are not i really need to rethink this as my other boat was a 16ft and didnt matter and was full roller omg more thinking
 
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Mine looks like Tsubaki's, with an AL I-beam frame. My opinion (retired Park Ranger) is that rollers are an uneeded expense, I drive on & slip off bunks all the time & they are cheap easy & durable as long as they are set up right.

My bunks settle under two chines so the boat wants to sit square.

I've rebuilt the rolling gear on my trailer twice in the ten years I've had the boat, bunkers are the ones it came with.

Doug
 
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Looked again & stubaki's has those side brackets. I don't have anything like that. One pipe on one side so I can get my bearings. Can't tell you how long it's been since it didn't go right up on the first try.
 
aussie said:
my trailer is set up like this one and yes we do have big tides some of the ramps are still ok on low tide but others are not i really need to rethink this as my other boat was a 16ft and didnt matter and was full roller omg more thinking
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thats what i have on it
 
macojoe said:
Bunks are done by many and a lot of people love them better then rollers. I have rollers and I need them places I go cause lot of the ramps are steep. So it all depends were you put your in the water, ramp is steep, can you launch or retrieve at low tide, these questions should be answered first. I have friends with bunks that have to wait till the tide comes in some before loading, and waiting for that can suck after a day pn the water and you want to go home!!
But of tides and ramps are not a issue bunks are better as they require a lot less maintenance.
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Well........ down at this ramp and that ramp....... guys show up early am and can't launch - they have to wait hours till they can float off using the bunk trailers. All that planning, packing, anticipation etc to sit and wait ...while the roller guys drop their boats and off they go.

I had bunk, I've had ( have ) roller and guess I'm not comfortable wondering if I can get out and back in. With the roller trailer I don't even have to submerge the trailer like a submarine. But hey - any boat and trailer that works is better than no boat and trailer.
 
ok i realy need a trialer that i can drive the boat up and winch it up as well so it looks like im staying with the rollers on the keels and teflon skids
 
If you arrive at a good setup and find the Teflon skids just don't seem to work out, indoor/outdoor carpet and a spray down of silicone does wonders if applied every few months.
 
bgreene said:
Well........ down at this ramp and that ramp....... guys show up early am and can't launch - they have to wait hours till they can float off using the bunk trailers. All that planning, packing, anticipation etc to sit and wait ...while the roller guys drop their boats and off they go.

I had bunk, I've had ( have ) roller and guess I'm not comfortable wondering if I can get out and back in. With the roller trailer I don't even have to submerge the trailer like a submarine. But hey - any boat and trailer that works is better than no boat and trailer.
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I'm lost, why couldn't they launch?

as long as my boat will float I can launch it, just start it up & back right off, or just snatch it off if you are alone. I've launched boats from the sides of highways, in ditches, beaches, and ramps of all kinds, just don't see an advantage to rollers.

Doug
 
Just saw you use teflon skids, you better strap that thing down. I like that the carpet sticks, keeps the big boy stable & I don't backstrap unless I'm going a long distance.

Ran teflon bottomed airboats for years & I've seen several slide off the trailers.

One right into the back of the truck that was pulling it!
 
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