Should Boat Rest on Bunk Boards or Keel Rollers on Boat Trailer
Question:
Hello! Looked at your Help articles but couldnt find answer to this question: Should my 850-lb boat loaded, with motor sit directly on the trailers wooden/carpeted bunks, or should the boats weight be supported on keel rollers? Im leaning toward the rollers with the bunks simply keeping the boat from moving side-to-side when trailering. Please help! Thank you!
asked by: George
Expert Reply:
The majority of the weight of your boat should be supported by the bunk boards or by roller bunks. When the article referenced rollers it did not mean keel rollers. Keel rollers like the # CE10401G can hold the weight of the boat when loading and unloading, and also provide great support for the keel and absorb road shock. However, they should not hold the majority of the weight of your boat on the trailer.
In addition to keel rollers you will also want to use bunk boards like the # CE27840 you were looking at along with # CE10000G-4 to mount them. The size and number of bunk boards depends on your trailer and boat. Typically when replacing these parts you want to match or closely match what was already on the trailer. You can also add bunk guides like the # CE27600 which fits what you described to help keep the boat from moving side to side.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 9" - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Bracket
- Swivel Bracket
- 2 Inch Tall
- 8 Inch Tall
- 1-3/8 Inch Wide
- 2-1/2 Inch Wide
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Guides
- Bunk-Style Guide
- 18 Inch Tall
- 1-1/2 Inch Wide
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 6' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 72 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly for Boat Trailers - Galvanized Steel/Black Rubber - 5"
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Rollers
- Keel Roller
- 3 Inch Diameter
- Black Rubber
- 5 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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