Rollers Bunk Recommendation for CE Smith Multi Sport Trailer

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Question:

I bought the c.e. Smith multi sport trailer 2 months ago. I am having a hard time launching my 10 foot inflatable boat from it because I cant get it deep enough to launch. Bunk rollers would do the trick. What do you recommend given I have a SIB soft bottom inflatable boat Achilles? I have 5 foot carpeted bunk boards now. Thanks.

asked by: Keith S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For a set of 5 feet long roller bunks that you could attach directly to your wood bunks you would want the part # CE27710. These are even CE Smith roller bunks like the trailer you have.

I attached a review video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you but the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer item #CE48870 is not suitable for your 16' SeaEagle Inflatable Fishskiff. That trailer can only carry a boat up to 14' and as you pointed at it is quite a bit…

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Answer 2

The CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 that you referenced was designed to be used with boats that are up to 14 feet in length like what you have now. I attached a picture that shows the range of where the winch…

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Answer 3

Yes, the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 does come pre-greased. You will want to grease the hubs approximately every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

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Answer 4

We have the CE Smith boat trailer part #CE48810 which is designed for small boats like your 12.5 foot Flycraft inflatable boat. I attached a picture that shows a similar boat loaded on this trailer as well.

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Answer 5

You actually do not want the weight of the load on a trailer to balance perfectly on either side of the axle. You want more weight forward so that the trailer doesn't sway. What you'll want is 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight as…

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Answer 6

Once assembled, the CE Smith #CE48870 Multi-Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer weighs right at 200 lbs, there might be some confusion on this though since the shipping weight is quite a bit more due to the amount of packaging required.

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The overall width of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat Trailer with Bunks #CE48870 is 54 inches wide.

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Answer 8

The CE Smith Boat Trailer #CE48810 that you referenced is indeed rated for sustained highway speeds. It is equipped with 4.80/4.00-8 bias ply tires that feature a maximum speed rating of 65 mph, which is the standard for most trailer tires. You…

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Answer 9

The listed 54" overall width that you mentioned for the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48870 is taken from the outside of one fender to the outside of the other. The fenders represent the widest point on the trailer when the…

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Answer 10

The speed rating of the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks #CE48870 is 65 mph due to the tires that are on it. If you needed to go faster than that you can swap the tires out to the part #TT48012C which is the same size but…

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Answer 11

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

For a 15 foot boat the best trailer option is the CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat #CE48870 which is the best for your size boat due to the bunk length, is galvanized like you are wanting and could easily be loaded and unloaded like you are wanting. I…

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