Hey guys, I have a roller trailer and I always hated the rollers and never trusted them (don't think they are configured properly for the boat). Well I noticed last fall that the middle cross member of the trailer was rusted through and broken. So I bought a new cross member and got it installed.
Then I started toying with the idea of going to bunks. It just seems like they have more support and better boat weight distribution (if you know what I'm trying to say).
So, the first picture (above) is of the new installed bunk. Now I'm going to be putting on a pair of middle bunks, but where should I do them? I'm not good with terminology but I put the first pair near the outside near the strakes (???). Should I put the next bunk (all 2x6's) pretty much down the center with the keel (???) or should I spread them out maybe with a foot or two in between?
I thought I read somewhere to place them under the stringers, how can I find where those are? Knock on the fiberglass like finding studs in walls?
Also, once I get all the bunks all, will they be strong enough to completely support the boat since they aren't factory welded on there? I'll still have a roller on the crossmembers in case the keel wants to hit the member when loading, but it won't be for support, it'll just be for damage protection.
Sorry this is so long, I'm long-winded. I hope at least a little of this makes sense. My main worry is strength. Am I over worrying? Are my bunks way stronger than I give them credit for?
Then I started toying with the idea of going to bunks. It just seems like they have more support and better boat weight distribution (if you know what I'm trying to say).
So, the first picture (above) is of the new installed bunk. Now I'm going to be putting on a pair of middle bunks, but where should I do them? I'm not good with terminology but I put the first pair near the outside near the strakes (???). Should I put the next bunk (all 2x6's) pretty much down the center with the keel (???) or should I spread them out maybe with a foot or two in between?
I thought I read somewhere to place them under the stringers, how can I find where those are? Knock on the fiberglass like finding studs in walls?
Also, once I get all the bunks all, will they be strong enough to completely support the boat since they aren't factory welded on there? I'll still have a roller on the crossmembers in case the keel wants to hit the member when loading, but it won't be for support, it'll just be for damage protection.
Sorry this is so long, I'm long-winded. I hope at least a little of this makes sense. My main worry is strength. Am I over worrying? Are my bunks way stronger than I give them credit for?
