Will this work for my trailer?
I have a 12" aluminum jon boat. The boat's in decent shape. But the
trailer isn't. All of the roller brackets were rusted off.. lights not
functioning.. etc. The actual frame of the trailer isn't too bad,
though. I'm an inexperienced boater, and I'm not sure how to fix it. It
seems to me that the rollers would be kind of a pain to put on. And
someone in this group suggested a that rollers aren't even necessary
for such a small boat (especially aluminum). So I'm wondering, cand I
just slap on a couple of these slides and be done with it? Much like
this...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/10001/-1/10001/103371/10001/641/11210/17It looks like a very simple trailer setup to me. And it would make my
job of fixing the trailer up a lot easier. But is it practical? The jon
boat is a v-hull. Therefore, wouldn't it be better to put rollers on
for the boat to slide up, rather than the bottom hitting metal on metal
on the flat frame of the trailer? Seems like that would damage the
boat?
Let me know what you guys think. I'm anxious to get out on the water,
but can't until I get this trailer going.
PS The trailer has no bunks at this point, either. |
docgorpon
Nov 20
2006
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| Bunks are simply carpet covered pressure treated 2x4s or 2x6s mounted
with some standard brackets. In your case I'll bet 2x4s will do with 4
brackets. My advise is to convert to bunks if the trailer frame is
basically ok. Your local boat supply store will have the brackets. An
enterprising individual could probably fabricate some from angle iron.
I use the cheap marine carpet from lowes. You only need a couple feet
off the roll. docgorpon@aol.com wrote: |
jamesgangnc
Nov 20
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| So I just throw two bunks on there and that's all? Won't the bottom of
the boat still be grinding against the metal frame? |
docgorpon
Nov 20
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| The bunks are set up an angle brackets so the bottom of the boat is higher
than the frame. Some have a roller on the frame at the bow area to prevent
the boat from hitting the frame when using a steep ramp. DO NOT USE
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD FOR BUNKS ON ALUMINUM BOATS! The copper is a
corrosion accelerator when combined with aluminum. Do not let pennies lay
in the bottom of the boat and pick up the copper wire trimmings when wiring.
If in the west, get redwood for the bunks, if in the south, cedar. |
Calif
Nov 20
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| These guys are pretty good.
http://www.championtrailers.com/jckrlrub.html#bunkbrackets Best bet is go to your local boat store or marina and look at a couple
trailers. You'll get the idea. |
James
Nov 20
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| When my original bunks on a cheapie 'made in China' K-Mart boat trailer
broke, I just lashed on a couple of 2" x 4" 'bunks' covered with
indoor/outdoor carpet. Had the materials laying around so the repair
cost me zilch.
This was for a 240 lb 14' daysailer. |
Don
Nov 20
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| So the consensus I'm getting is forget the rollers and just put slap
some bunks on? |
docgorpon
Nov 20
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| I would for a small light boat like that.
besides, the bunks would be better support for an aluminum hull. |
Don
Nov 21
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