Post pics of your bunk trailers

[Basketcase]

Hey guys. On my new to me 20, I need to set up a different trailer than the one I got with the boat. I have a nice galvanized roller trailer but the roller parts need some love. I like the support bunks give to a boat, so I think I want to convert it to bunks. I have rollers on my aquasport, and its nice, but I think I want bunks this time. I did a search and maybe I missed all the good stuff, but I just wanted to see how people are supporting these boats, and where the contact points are. The one thing I like about the trailer the boat is on is how low it sits. That will be nice for driving as well as launching. Thanks!

[Vezo, Part II]

Owens and Sons build the aluminum frames the width of the outer most panel, but up against the first chine, and then the wooden bunks get through bolted into the aluminum I-beams. This guides you on centered, and locks the hull from wanting to slide left or right aft. The rest is up to you, meaning a V-block for the forward keel to rest. Transom supported by rear of bunks, longer as a step up into the boat, but not shorter. Flush with transom Should not effect trim tabs. Then bow roller located just above bow eye, hoping if you ever get rear ended she will not end up in the truck bed.

Adapting a trailer not set to width, 57”?, will require gavalanized brackets and Stainless hardware inside the actual frame. Capiche? Pics to follow. Custom would be beveling tops of bunks to degree of outer panel of hull prior to carpeting. Hope this helps. My brother just got an ‘18 Owens and Sons for about $2800, St. Pete Fla. Where are you located? I could probably transport it up the Eastern seaboard and visit family up to Cape Cod, cheaper than shipping???

Vezo, Part II

[uncleboo]

Here's mine.
http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...1&d=1529415627

[Basketcase]

That looks great, uncleboo. So you have what looks like 2 bunks about 5' on the outside, and 2 around 4 feet on the inside but farther forward. Do I see it right?

[Vezo, Part II]

Let’s try this Basket. This is a Quick Load Aluminum I-beam which is too narrow with main bunks attached to topside of beams (strongest and and distributes weight on the beams rather than the cross members).forwards of axles looking back. All four chines run parallel with bunks (straight). Better pic from rear next.

[Vezo, Part II]

This pic from rear shows transom even with bunk ends, but if you notice she is resting on second chine, and would rather have bunks spread another 1.5 to 2” per side, locking the hull inside the beams and lowering the boat.

[Vezo, Part II]

Pretty dark in the garage. Sorry.
Next is a new to me Owens and Sons that was built for a Pioneer 196 CC, which is obviously wider at say 61” inside of bunks, and the outer panel will support the weight over the beams, but not center and lock the first chine.

[Vezo, Part II]

Lastly, I have to close the distance between bunks from 61” to 54” to lock the chines. These additional blocks wil only support very little weight but will guide/line outer chines up making it easier to drive on centered. NOW, my ramp in Fla, is very, very steep so blocks, not carpeted yet, will have to be secured about there the water line is on approach. On a less steep ramp, ideally you would want them much further back.

[Vezo, Part II]

A little tough on a table saw to match angle/beveled edge on top to match the angle of the outer panel, but the factory was spot on for a SeaCraft.

No affiliation: Jeff, is salesman and knows SeaCraft bottoms incessively. Kim is very knowledgeable, answers phones and admin.. Greg runs the shop. All three are Owens, and awesome to work with. Any other questions they can answer. Be prepared. When Jeff gets on the phone he will have answers for you. Write them down in advance because they are always BUSY.

Hope this helps.

Michael.

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by Basketcase

That looks great, uncleboo. So you have what looks like 2 bunks about 5' on the outside, and 2 around 4 feet on the inside but farther forward. Do I see it right?

The rear bunks are 8' long and are adjusted such that the outer steps rest just inside of the bunk locking it in place. The forward bunks are inside of the innermost steps close together but angled outward just a tad at the rear to center the boat up better and also to keep the keel from hitting the crossmember when loading. Works great.