Recommended Hardware to Lift Boat Bunks on Trailer
Question:
Hi, Im trying to buy a trailer for my keel boat a 3.5 foot draft, which is trailerable. All Im finding in my area, though, are trailers with lower bunks for power boats. I dont know trailers very well, but I assume it would be possible to lift bunks with the right hardware. Could you help point me in the right direction? Thank you!
asked by: Daniel V
Expert Reply:
I would also assume you're correct. If you have regular bunks on your trailer, you can just use taller bolster brackets and reattach the boards to raise them.
For a 16 1/4" tall bracket, you can use the CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies # CE10196G-4, for a 13" tall bracket you can use # CE10002G-4, and for an 11" tall bracket you can use # CE10001G-4.
From here, you can just reuse the u-bolts that you currently have, or you can use the CE Smith U-Bolts # CE15283GA-4.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 11" - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Bracket
- Swivel Bracket
- 10 Inch Tall
- 2 Inch Tall
- 1-3/8 Inch Wide
- 2-1/2 Inch Wide
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 13" - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Bracket
- Swivel Bracket
- 12 Inch Tall
- 2 Inch Tall
- 1-3/8 Inch Wide
- 2-1/2 Inch Wide
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
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
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized - 16-1/4" - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Swivel Bracket
- U-Bolt Bunk Bracket
- 15 Inch Tall
- 2 Inch Tall
- 1-1/2 Inch Wide
- 4 Inch Wide
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
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