Rollers vs. Bunks

rbates · 11-07-2009, 07:22 AM

I would like to know advantages or disadvantages of rollers verses bunks on glass boat trailer. Thanks

Waterfish · 11-08-2009, 11:27 AM

When I got my 18' glass boat, the trailer had rollers. The rollers would leave black marks on the hull, and when loading the boat, if I didn't get the boat centered on the trailer, I couldn't shift it over to center it without backing the boat back into the water. Then I heard that rollers can make permanent indentations on some glass boat hulls. So I took the trailer to Marine Tech in Portland, and for $600.00 they converted it to bunks. Now the boat loads and unloads much easier than when it had rollers. Rollers may be good for some boats, but I like the bunks much better.

Lead Bouncer · 11-08-2009, 10:16 PM

Bunks seem to be used on boats that are not Deep Vee. Bass boats use bunks.

Rollers are place throught out to support the weight and not damage the hull. Some frames are well suited for rollers and others for bunks.

11-07-2009, 07:22 AM	#1
rbates Cutthroat Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WINSTON Posts: 41	Rollers vs. Bunks I would like to know advantages or disadvantages of rollers verses bunks on glass boat trailer. Thanks

11-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
Waterfish Tuna! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zigzag, Oregon Posts: 1,872	Re: Rollers vs. Bunks When I got my 18' glass boat, the trailer had rollers. The rollers would leave black marks on the hull, and when loading the boat, if I didn't get the boat centered on the trailer, I couldn't shift it over to center it without backing the boat back into the water. Then I heard that rollers can make permanent indentations on some glass boat hulls. So I took the trailer to Marine Tech in Portland, and for $600.00 they converted it to bunks. Now the boat loads and unloads much easier than when it had rollers. Rollers may be good for some boats, but I like the bunks much better. __________________ All fish, are waterfish...

11-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
Lead Bouncer Tuna! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,584	Re: Rollers vs. Bunks Bunks seem to be used on boats that are not Deep Vee. Bass boats use bunks. Rollers are place throught out to support the weight and not damage the hull. Some frames are well suited for rollers and others for bunks.

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