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Trailer length
I'm aware of the rule of thumb that your boat trailer should be 2 ft longer than your boat. However I'm not sure if that includes a bow pulpit or not. And while I'm posting what advantage does a bunk trailer with rollers offer? I'm assuming their is a specific reason for that! I've only used roller trailers never had a bunk trailer
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02-06-2017, 11:00 PM
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John, I've never heard of that rule. In fact, I'd be worried if all I had was 2 feet longer. Think about it. The rollers end at the transom, so even allowing a foot overhand for the roller support that makes your trailer is only 23' at it's longest, which, for a V20 means your trailer only has 3 feet of usable tongue length max. On to that you have to mount a trailer jack, maybe a spare tire, a brake actuator, winch post and still allow for side to side trailer movement when making a turn either going forward or backing up. So, IMHO 2' just isn't going to make it. I'd be much happier with 4' minimum. (Oh, and don't forget you have to allow for the possibility of shifting your winch post as well as your trailer axle(s) to arrive at the proper tongue weight for towing).
I guess what I'm saying is that IMHO it's far better for the trailer to be a little longer than shorter. As for the bow pulpit question, I would think you measure from a plumb line dropped down from the furthest most point on the boat, which means yes, you count the pulpit. (Don't forget, that pulpit is going to hit the *** end of your car if the trailer is too short).
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02-07-2017, 05:18 AM
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Your absolutely rite Paul,,that all makes sense. My boat is 24.1 feet long with the added pulpit. Si I guess I'm looking at a 27/28 foot trailer. I have a 30 ft long boat driveway that I need to keep in mind when looking for a trailer....
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02-07-2017, 07:12 AM
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02-07-2017, 08:43 PM
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So I took skunks advice and called the experts.. the expert told me that I should have a trailer that is 2 feet longer than my boat so go figure! Paul I still agree with your logic.
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02-07-2017, 09:59 PM
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When u say trailer length, do you mean total length or length from winch post. A 24 ft boat is not going to fit on a trailer that is 26 ft long
As far as bunk vs roller, personal choice. I like bunk, but my local ramp is short and steep. You have to submerge 80% of the trailer with a bunk. The boat has to float off. With a roller, just needs an incline. Bunk has no moving parts, roller has a bunch of them. With a bunk you can drive the boat to the winch post. With a roller, you winch it up. I do a lot of solo launching and i think bunk is a lot easier launching and loading. I'd go with aluminum I-beam and torsion axles
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