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I need adnice on how to replace some trailer parts please
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<blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 465663" data-attributes="member: 21536"><p>Suggest you not put a roller directly on the boat hull. Doing that will likely cause divots in the skin. Bunks are preferable. Instead, eliminate the rollers and completely replace them with bunks. Bunk brackets are readily available from any number of trailer supply places. Those along with some U-bolts, a couple of fir 2x4's, and carpet or something to cover the bunks and you are good to go. BTW, some folks here on TB use vinyl rain gutter down spout material to cover the bunks. Lasts longer than carpet, economical, and has less friction. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You probably already know this, but if you move the boat front or back on the tailer you will change the tongue weight. For safety the tongue weight should be 10% - 15% of the total. Too little tongue weight can be disasterous a/c fishtailing. Too much can cause control issues with your tow vehicle. </p><p></p><p>PS: Those rib things on the bottom are called strakes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I once heard someone refer to them as flukes too, at least I think that is what they were talking about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDUBS, post: 465663, member: 21536"] Suggest you not put a roller directly on the boat hull. Doing that will likely cause divots in the skin. Bunks are preferable. Instead, eliminate the rollers and completely replace them with bunks. Bunk brackets are readily available from any number of trailer supply places. Those along with some U-bolts, a couple of fir 2x4's, and carpet or something to cover the bunks and you are good to go. BTW, some folks here on TB use vinyl rain gutter down spout material to cover the bunks. Lasts longer than carpet, economical, and has less friction. You probably already know this, but if you move the boat front or back on the tailer you will change the tongue weight. For safety the tongue weight should be 10% - 15% of the total. Too little tongue weight can be disasterous a/c fishtailing. Too much can cause control issues with your tow vehicle. PS: Those rib things on the bottom are called strakes. :D :D I once heard someone refer to them as flukes too, at least I think that is what they were talking about. [/QUOTE]
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