Grandad
Lieutenant Commander
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- Jun 7, 2011
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Right or wrong depends upon whether the bunks are actually structurally sound and fastened adequately to the frame. The weak link in this chain is likely to be bunk to frame attachment since the manufacturer will want to make that point adjustable so the bunks can be re-located to suit different boat hulls. Obviously a swivel type bunk would not be acceptable, but bunks rigidly secured at 2 points could be OK, maybe. I don't like maybe.
My 2 bunks are each fastened at 2 points, but those points are only adjustable 5/16" bolts. I figure they are adequate to support the weight of my boat, but would not be adequate to jerk the trailer off the pavement to follow the hull over a wavey road bump. I secure to my stainless steel through-transom eyebolts with drop-forged hooks, steel (not die-cast) turnbuckles and heavy galvanized chain linked to the trailer frame with drop-forged eyes and 5/8" transport grade through-bolts. If you think about something picking the boat up into the air and shaking it, what would be required to keep the trailer attached? - Grandad
My 2 bunks are each fastened at 2 points, but those points are only adjustable 5/16" bolts. I figure they are adequate to support the weight of my boat, but would not be adequate to jerk the trailer off the pavement to follow the hull over a wavey road bump. I secure to my stainless steel through-transom eyebolts with drop-forged hooks, steel (not die-cast) turnbuckles and heavy galvanized chain linked to the trailer frame with drop-forged eyes and 5/8" transport grade through-bolts. If you think about something picking the boat up into the air and shaking it, what would be required to keep the trailer attached? - Grandad