User Tag List
Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Results 1 to 12 of 12
Thread: rollers or bunks
-
05-13-2006, 08:24 PM #1
rollers or bunks
My trailer needs a cheap overhaul. Should I redo the bunks or put on rollers? If I redo the bunks, is their any suggestions or stuff to remember?
Hydrostream VKING
235 OMC
-
05-13-2006, 10:45 PM #2
I've always thought that rollers do an insufficient job of supporting the bottom on a high performance boat. Also, they're real inconvenient to handle the boat on anything but a very shallow ramp because the boat wants to slide off and is always weight against the winch.
Membership upgrade options: http://www.screamandfly.com/payments.php
-
05-14-2006, 12:16 AM #3
I don't think I've ever seen a big high dollar offshore boat on a roller (EZ-Loader) trailer. They were originally designed back in the 50's before galvanized trailers came along, so people could launch their boats in saltwater without dunking the trailer. It's real hard to think of an advantage to one these days. (unless you think having your boat spilled out on the pavement in front of the launch because a strap failed is an advantage...)
Go with pressure treated bunks, and good quility thick carpet designed for boat trailers. It's looks nice, and it's nice to your boat.2000 STV Euroski - 1996 2.5 EFI
-
05-14-2006, 03:10 AM #4
One of the quickest ways to ruin your boat is to put it on a roller trailer, bunks all the way.
-
05-15-2006, 09:49 AM #5
Don't forget to use some good stainless staples for the new carpet on the bunks. Also, if you have a choice at the lumber supply get the ACQ treated (dark green color) PT instead of the Borate treated (light lime green color). The Borate is not intended for outdoor use.
(Also, I think some lumber supplies will still sell the arsenic treated as long as you sign a waiver describing it's use, which would be the best choice out of all three.)2006 Spectre 24' SCS
2020 Mercury 300 ProXS
2001 Allison XB2003
2006 Mercury 250XS
1988 22' Velocity (sold)
1995 Allison Grand Sport (sold)
1998 Mercury Stock 2.5-260 SS
1990 Velocity 30' - 502's (sold)
Go Daddy Go! Racing
-
05-15-2006, 05:28 PM #6
BUnks for sure. Rollers leave dents after a while and bunks are much easyier to get the boat on and off of. just my .02 cents.
______________________________________
"SHE BOOOOOOOTS!"
Boat line up:
19' FTP Stv River Rocket
16' Seedoo Speedster
13' M.R.D Critchfield w/75 OMC
13' Voodoo w/ 40 Merc
-
05-15-2006, 07:48 PM #7
Thanks guys.
Hydrostream VKING
235 OMC
-
05-15-2006, 08:00 PM #8
Use Cypress bunks. They will never rot.................
Michael Chapman
Calhoun Marine
803-897-3806
1166 Midway Rd
Elloree S.Carolina 29047
quartermaster22@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...112543?sk=wall
-
05-15-2006, 08:56 PM #9
I can't find Cypress's website. I found this though.
http://www.durabunk.com/Hydrostream VKING
235 OMC
-
05-15-2006, 09:31 PM #10
Phish,
The cypress I was refering to was cypress material not a company named cypress. Maybe I should have been more clear. One of our trailer manufacturers (WESCO) in Cayce, SC uses cypress for bunks on a lot of trailers especially on larger boats and saltwater applications. The bunks last for years and years. You might want to just find a source where you can perchase the cypress lumbar and use that. You would not be going wrong I assure you.
-MichaelMichael Chapman
Calhoun Marine
803-897-3806
1166 Midway Rd
Elloree S.Carolina 29047
quartermaster22@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...112543?sk=wall
-
05-15-2006, 09:38 PM #11
i used trex decking with a 1/4 "galvanized steel support bar under it, no rot problems there either. but trex isnt sturctural supporting so it must be totally supported underneith it...
4-16-2014. 25 years old today... the fishin boat doesnt look to bad for a classic does she
things that were are no longer as they are today...
-
05-15-2006, 09:41 PM #12Originally Posted by M.CHAPMANHydrostream VKING
235 OMC