Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

[MT Bob]

I have a Lund 1700 & Zieman single axle trailer. This is a simple setup, two bunk runners under the boat and a near-vertical positioning strut on each side near the back of the trailer.

Here's my question: should the bow of the boat be pulled tight to the front v-roller - or, should there be space between the bow and the v-roller when towing?

I've heard some say that, when trailering, there should be a couple of inches between the boat and the roller. But, I've moved the boat forward and have tried to position the boat tight to the roller. By having the bow tight to the roller, it seems to minimize flexing in the trailer and bouncing in the boat.

What's the correct position for the boat?

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

tight to the stop, with the roller above the bow eye. strap across the stern.

 

[rndn]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

Always tight to the stop. Don't forget the extra bow safety chain and transom tie downs.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

Tight to the stop, but when you park it, loosen them, and push it away from the stop if you want. No need to have tight straps on a parked boat - just puts undue stress on it.

 

[eedwards]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

tight to the stop, with the roller above the bow eye. strap across the stern.

So you put your strap under the roller then winch it?
I ask because when i bought my boat it was on with the eye above the roller and i was told it was wrong.
Well now i changed it and it is under the roller but now there is not enough room for the strap hook and safety chain?

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

You need to raise the roller enough so that it can hook up correctly. Even if the roller is a few inches above the bow eye, it ain't a problem. 1 way to do this, is to mount the winch on the back side of the post, rather than on top. Then, then stop mount can go above.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

sometimes you arm on the post is upside down as bassboy suggested

 

[TECH159]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

What would be the reason for having the strap below the bow stop? My spider senses tell me it's to minimize the chance of the boat rolling up and over the bow stop in the event of a sudden impact while towing, but I could be wrong. Anything I'm missing?

 

[Salmonseeker]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

What would be the reason for having the strap below the bow stop? My spider senses tell me it's to minimize the chance of the boat rolling up and over the bow stop in the event of a sudden impact while towing, but I could be wrong. Anything I'm missing?

You got it,

That is exactly the reason for the strap to be below stop. In a sudden stop or impact you want the bow eye to hit the bow stop to prevent it from rolling over the bow stop and into your towing vehicle.

Edit: Sorry Guys, just noticed the date, my bad

 

[Morecoffee1]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

It helps avoid this situation...

 

[Salmonseeker]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

Wow, Can't argue with that picture.

 

[ebry710]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

Hard to not see the visual on that nightmare.

 

[donnymac]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

I'm thinking that boats ok. Little leg work

 

[oops!]

Re: Boat Position on Bunk Trailer

yeah this is an old thread....but....

it looks like the bow eye got sheared off....


and that kinda reminds me of an old james bond movie