How far apart should bunks be on a boat trailer?

1/2″
For bunks, the gap between bunks and strakes should be 1/2″.

How far back should a boat sit on a trailer?

Connect your new trailer to your vehicle by latching the coupler to the hitch ball and connecting the safety chains and lights. Back your new trailer in the water in front of your boat so you can float the boat on. Back the trailer down until the forward top of the bunks are above the water about 3 inches.

How much should a boat overhang the trailer?

Per CVC Section 35410, the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase.

Is the front roller on my boat trailer supposed to be touching the keel when it’s on the trailer?

It does indeed look like you need to move your keel rollers up towards the bottom of the boat until they are touching but not supporting the full weight. Therefore, marking the bracket when the rollers are flush to the bottom and then moving them up to this point will be a great idea.

Why do boat bunks have carpet?

Your boat trailer most likely has carpeted covered boards called bunks that protect the hull of your boat during transportation, loading and unloading of your boat. While the carpet is mildew and mold resistant, it will wear out over time.

How far can a boat overhang the trailer?

How do you adjust trailer bunks to fit a boat?

Adjusting The Bunks

  1. Remove any keel rollers, guides, or anything else you may have touching the keel.
  2. Unhook your winch strap from the bow eye, and move the winch stand foreward enough to give you some room.
  3. Adjust the bunks so the chines on your hull are resting on the bunks.

Should boats level on trailers?

When you tow a boat trailer – or any trailer for that matter – the trailer needs to be as level as possible before you take off for your destination. This is because the weight needs to be evenly distributed across the trailer axles to allow for proper handling and tracking.

How far apart should boat rollers be?

The series of rollers and arms set up on the outer edge of a multi-roller trailer system are normally between 1100mm and 1200mm apart, and you just apply the same instructions as you would for a smaller sized boat. The back roller pack becomes your lowest point.