Recommended Bunk Rollers And Hardware For 18.5 Foot Bass Boat
Question:
I was thinking I would get the three roller wide version for more support. Plus it has 12 rolls of 3. Do you think the one 5 ft section is enough for the 18.5 ft bass boat? Thanks for your response.
asked by: Donald M
Expert Reply:
No, one 5 foot long section is not enough for the support of your boat unless you will be using a combination of rollers and bunk boards. The CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 6 Rollers Each - 5' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair # CE27710 will work well for your 18.5 foot bass boat if you use 2 roller sections on each side. You can see a similar install in the video review I've attached.
You can use two 4 foot long sections on each side and still support your boat well. For that application, I recommend the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 4' Long - 10 Sets of 3 Rollers - by Dutton-Lainson # DL21740 or the CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 5 Rollers Each - 4' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair # CE27700.
For these installations, I recommend using the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies for Roller Bunks - Galvanized Steel - Qty 4 # CE10003G-4 along with the U-bolts # CE15283GA-4. This will give you everything you need for proper installation and support strength. I've attached videos to help.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies for Roller Bunks - Galvanized Steel - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Bracket
- Swivel Bracket
- 10 Inch Tall
- 2 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 2-1/2 Inch Wide
- Galvanized Steel
- 1-1/4 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith U-Bolts - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/16 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-13/16 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 5 Rollers Each - 4' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- 4-3/4 Inch Wide
- Plastic
- CE Smith
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Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 4' Long - 10 Sets of 3 Rollers - by Dutton-Lainson
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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CE Smith Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers - 6 Rollers Each - 5' Long - 1,500 lbs - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- CE Smith
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