Old Trailer weird bunks??????

[zarillus]

I was starting to look at my trailer and noticed the two bunks made out of pressure treated 2X4's are running in a v not straight across.Is this normal i thought that the bunks should run straight across supporting the sides.

 

[zarillus]

Re: Old Trailer weird bunks??????

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[cbavier]

Re: Old Trailer weird bunks??????

They Look weird but do they fit between the strakes? Yes they are suppose to run straight not in a V like the image you posted.

 

[boat1010]

Re: Old Trailer weird bunks??????

I have never seen any run in a V. There is really no way that they could be supporting the way they were intended to. I would defiantly change them.

 

[cbavier]

Re: Old Trailer weird bunks??????

If your drawing is correct. I think the bunks and brackets are home made. The brackets look to be on the wrong angle and the bunks are too long. They normally don't go that far forward and should not stick out past the back of the transom. The transom should fully rest on them however. look at other trailers for an idea of how they should be. Check out this link.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=298768

 

[zarillus]

Re: Old Trailer weird bunks??????

Thanks for the advice guys my suspicion was correct.I definetly need to re-adjust or get new ones.