boat sitting on top of fender

[numbered01]

I have a 1995 Arrow single axle trailer for my 19 foot Sea Ray. When I load the boat the hull seems to be sitting on one of the fenders. To correct this problem do I raise the bunk board up a smidge?

Also bow roller vs. rubber bow stop? Which one is better because last week when I was loading my boat it seems like everytime the boat wants to kick to the left or the right and misses the bow stop.

Is that becuse the bunk board are to low for my boat. It never goes on straight.

Please help!!!

 

[T_Herrod]

Re: boat sitting on top of fender

Some pictures would be helpful. The guru's here really like pictures.

 

[Boats-A-lots]

Re: boat sitting on top of fender

Sounds like maybe your boards are too low if it's always been this way, either that or they need adjusted in or out to catch the boat in a different area. I Use a bow roller, but I have never given much thought to that. MY bow eye is below the roller.

 

[smoedog]

Re: boat sitting on top of fender

It sounds like one of your bunks isn't sitting parallel with the trailer. Im guessing when loading your boat the chine gets up on that bunk and its kicking it sideways.

Need some pics of the current setup.

 

[numbered01]

Re: boat sitting on top of fender

I will try to move the bunks up and if that doesnt work I will send some pics.

 

[TomsSearay]

Re: boat sitting on top of fender

My 180br ob Searay did the same thing on the oem trailer (Shorland'r). I believe the boat and trailer package was sold to keep the trailering package as narrow as possible (~8') and the center of gravity low. Recently, I replaced the trailer with a Karavan and at 100" width I have plenty of room between the fenders and hull. Also, ditto on the loading issue with both trailers. If there are no issues with the trailer, the only thing that you can do is keep your bunks out of the water more. Back up enough to wet the bunks then pull out some so the front of the bunks are out of the water. Ideally, you want the hull sliding up onto the bunks from front to rear. But, in the real world the stationary and most times uneven boat launch bottom is not in a perfect plane with the moving/undulating water surface so you do the best you can under the conditions given. Most important, enjoy your boat and remember every trip out is a learning experience.