roller to bunk trailer--Who has done this? - Page 2

Genie Aye · #11 01-12-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spareparts

Genie, post a close up pick of your roller brackets, I think you can do a quick easy conversion if you have the brackets I think you have. I have converted several roller trailers to bunks and it looks liek you have the kind I'm thinking of, but I need a close up to tell for sure.

I will get pictures ASAP.

Thanks everyone--keep it coming. Is there a reason you put the runners on end instead of width of board??

Genie Aye · #12 01-12-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I had a Cox roller trailer one time with a 19ft center console, it rarely worked right so I feel your pain, I'd end up getting 2 or 3 guys to pick up the boat and straighten it after trying 3 times on the ramp.

Bunks are the way to go!!!!

Sounds like cox had a issue with the people setting up the rollers or just their design--I was thinking I was the only spass around at the ramp!! LOL

reelapeelin · #13 01-12-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I will get pictures ASAP.

Thanks everyone--keep it coming. Is there a reason you put the runners on end instead of width of board??

MUCH more strength across the length of the bunker standing up like that...and that's the key to distributing the load over as much area as possible to protect the bottom of your hull...

randlemanboater · #14 01-12-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Sounds like cox had a issue with the people setting up the rollers or just their design--I was thinking I was the only spass around at the ramp!! LOL

I think it was the boat bottom not being compatable with the roller system, the roller would catch on an edge and not let it slide into place.

It would have worked great with a smooth bottom boat.

Genie Aye · #15 05-24-2010, 10:52 PM

I got the switch over done!! Had to move the front cross support back and then mounted 4 2x6 weather treated boards--covered with carpet--and did some moving around of the supports and dropped them 1 inch. I will get pictures ASAP---

Best part is boat comes on straight every time now!!!

Destroyer · #16 05-24-2010, 11:22 PM

Look on eBay... there are strips that you put on the bunk tops. Supposed to make the boat slide off and on much easier. Not sure how long they will last...but the idea seems sound.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REPLA...ssoriesQ5fGear

briguyny · #17 05-31-2010, 07:32 PM

I am looking for a trailer for a newly purchased 1993 V21. In your experience what is the best trailer and set-up possible for me? I can modify if necessary, but would prefer a model/specific type that works well straight out of the box. I'm sure this won't be the case though so if anyone has the "perfect" setup I would appreciate your insight. I will not be trailering it much but when I do it will be about 100 miles each way and I will be dropping it into a lake. I'm sure you guys are proud of the trailer concoctions you have built over the years and if there is something you feel is best please share it. Bunk? Rollers? A Combination? What is best?

Genie Aye · #18 06-02-2010, 12:27 AM

I have had both on this boat--the bunk is the way to GO!! I had to change mine from a roller to do it--but about 6 hours and it was all set up and works AWESOME--straight everytime now.

My cameras are both dead right now--but I am headed out fishing for the next 3 days and will take a some pictures on my phone and post them first of next week. I would also get a tandem axle.

And congrats agian on your new V-21--ya thief!!

briguyny · #19 06-06-2010, 05:47 AM

Thanks Genie, I look forward to seeing those pics and the setup you ran. Happy fishing.

Genie Aye · #20 04-16-2011, 11:10 PM

Here are the pictures with the boat on the trailer--I will try and get some this week when I head out fishing and have the boat off. Questions are welcome of course.

Sorry it took so long.