Convert trailer for inboard use

[Wmuncy05]

I just purchased a 2007 Malibu wakesetter 23 foot that is sitting on an aluminum trailer but the prop is sitting on the rear roller. I was wondering if I could replace the rear bunks with 2x12 boards to allow clearance to use this trailer with this boat.

 

[flashback]

Looks like you need to raise all the bunks a bit. Sure don't want any weight on the prop, good chance of bending the shaft as is.

 

[Wmuncy05]

Looks like you need to raise all the bunks a bit. Sure don't want any weight on the prop, good chance of bending the shaft as is.

Any recommendations? I was thinking increasing the rear boards from 2x6 to 2x12, what would you do for the front two?

 

[flashback]

Maybe move the boat back a bit,

 

[Scott Danforth]

sell the bass boat trailer you have and get a real wake board trailer before you bend your prop, prop shaft and strut more than it already has

the prop already has a ding out of it and the prop is pushed up against the hull.



this is what an inboard trailer looks like. while you can probably modify what you have, it would be better to get one designed and built for a wakeboard boat.

 

[tphoyt]

Yikes at least get the weight off the prop until you figure it out. Hopefully it’s mot too late.

 

[Wmuncy05]

Yikes at least get the weight off the prop until you figure it out. Hopefully it’s mot too late.

Yeah ive already done that, this is just how it was when i got it from the guy that sold it to me. I was just wanting to make this trailer work for the time being until i get the trailer I want.

 

[Wmuncy05]

Yikes at least get the weight off the prop until you figure it out. Hopefully it’s mot too late.

Yeah it seems to be fine after I got the weight off of it, but we will see once I get everything going and in the water.

 

[Wmuncy05]

sell the bass boat trailer you have and get a real wake board trailer before you bend your prop, prop shaft and strut more than it already has

the prop already has a ding out of it and the prop is pushed up against the hull.

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this is what an inboard trailer looks like. while you can probably modify what you have, it would be better to get one designed and built for a wakeboard boat.

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Yeah I’m going to eventually get a good trailer for it, but was wanting to make this work for now while I do some work on it before next season.

 

[Lou C]

You will have to have a new rear crossmember fabbed to make it work, otherwise to raise it enough to clear the prop safely, you will have to really sink the trailer to get the boat on and off.
As Scott said, a trailer made for an inboard is the way to go....

 

[Wmuncy05]

I’m having a hard time understanding with my current trailer. The first two pictures are what I had trailer companies try to sell me for my 2007 Malibu wakesetter 23 foot. The last picture is the trailer I currently have the boat sitting on. After comparing the pictures I’m having a hard time understanding why I couldn’t just put larger bunks that hang off the back and slide my winch back to match on the current trailer I have. It looks like it would essentially be the same thing to me. My trailer is rated above the weight of my boat so that’s not an issue. I need advice from people that understand these things more. I know these trailers still don’t have the prop cage which is recommended but not required as these trailer companies are marketing the first two to match my boat. Just don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a trailer that would be the same as one I currently own with some slight modification.

 

[jimmbo]

What's the Problem with the current Trailer, that you want to replace it?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Please do not start multiple threads on the same topic. Please reread the forum rules

I’m having a hard time understanding why I couldn’t just put larger bunks that hang off the back and slide my winch back to match on the current trailer I have.

It looks like it would essentially be the same thing to me.

Just don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a trailer

It's not the same. The boat CG with respect to the axle would move. Changing from positive tongue weight to negative tongue weight.

Just sliding your current wake boat backwards on your current bass boat trailer means that you lose all tongue weight, therefore you loose all towing stability.......and the first time you tow the boat, the trailer will want to unhook itself to pass your truck

This little vid will help you understand

You would also have to slide the axle backwards the same amount

As stated prior, you can modify your current trailer. By removing the center section of the last two cross beams and fabricating the structure to go around your rudder/strut/prop