Trailer length

[wellcraftv20step]

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.

[phatdaddy]

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

[wellcraftv20step]

Total length Phat ! The Dealer did not even seem concerned about the bow eye to transome measurement. I'll have to think on this a little more. I may even call another dealer today and see if his advise differs .

[wellcraftv20step]

https://longisland.craigslist.org/tro/5993698160.html. was cruising Craigslist and came across this... I think this guy mite be dyslexic!!!!!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

https://longisland.craigslist.org/tro/5993698160.html. was cruising Craigslist and came across this... I think this guy mite be dyslexic!!!!!

LOL Ya think????

Lets see... Boat is on backwards, Rollers on trailer are old, cracked and need replacement, fender is missing from one side, tongue is rusted and connector is missing... Ya, that's a steal for $500... only problem is the seller is the one stealing the money.

There should be a law prohibiting some people from boat ownership.

[Destroyer]

Oh, one other thing I forgot to mention about the length of the trailer. A longer trailer is easier to back up. Yes, you lose a little maneuverability but on turns, but the longer a trailer is the easier it is to back into position. Ask any truck driver.

[phatdaddy]

Just went and measured mine. V20 on tandem bunk trailer

Total length, coupler to rear of prop, motor straight down. 28' 6"
Length coupler to end of bunks/transom. 26'
Length from bow eye to transom. 19'6"

I Realize your boats not a v20.

[SkunkBoat]

my trailer is about 2 feet longer than the boat, maybe 3. works fine. I have a Loadrite 3100 single, roller.

my take on roller vs bunk-

We have a big tide swing 4ft or more. That means ramps are steep (so they don't have to be very long to reach low water). I like a roller for this because you put just the rear roller at the waterline and crank it up. On a steep ramp, if you put the entire bunk in the water it will be angled steeply, the *** end of the boat floats around. Forget about it in the wind.

If you can get away with a bunk, do it. Cheaper, less to break. Also, You can get an aluminum bunk trailer, not so with roller.

If you use bottom paint, rollers let you paint the bottom while on the trailer.

[wellcraftv20step]

https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_...8Z_600x450.jpg ,I've been trying to contact the owner of this trailer, it looks like what I need ! It previously held a 23 seaox