Parts Needed to Convert a Boat Trailer From Rollers to Bunks
Question:
I have a 20’ Sportscraft boat with a load rite trailer and would like to swap from roller to bunks. The boat is approximately 3000 lbs. what parts do I need and can I keep the front rollers on?
asked by: David B
Expert Reply:
In order to switch from rollers to bunks, you will need to remove the rollers that you are no longer using. I do not see a reason why you can't continue to use the front rollers. You would just want bunks that stop a little but before the front rollers so they do not interfere with each other.
You would need to get the bunk boards, swivel brackets and u-bolts for installing the bunk boards.
You will need to measure to determine the correct length of bunk board that fits between the middle and back cross beam.
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27800 (3' long)
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27810 (4' long)
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27820 (5' long)
You would attach the bunk boards to the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies # CE10000G-4 which are attached to the trailer using the CE Smith U-Bolts # CE15283GA-4.
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 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 Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 4' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 48 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 5' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 60 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 3' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 36 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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