ScottinAZ
Master Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2009
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one of my boats has (had...) side bunks, the other does not. I really dont see much advantage to them, aside from a little better guidance to centering the boat when power loading.... It may be just me, but I dont have a problem centering either boat on its respective trailer...
are there really that many advantages to having the side bunks on a trailer.
I had to cut them off the one trailer, the wife found it near impossible to get onto the boat with them there. She is handicapped with balance and strength issues, so getting in the boat while still on the trailer is much easier and safer for her. I find it much easier to get in myself when working on the boat.... but if there are real tangible benefits, I could always reinstall them just shorter (say mid fender on the dually trailer.... gives plenty to step on behind the bunks)
are there really that many advantages to having the side bunks on a trailer.
I had to cut them off the one trailer, the wife found it near impossible to get onto the boat with them there. She is handicapped with balance and strength issues, so getting in the boat while still on the trailer is much easier and safer for her. I find it much easier to get in myself when working on the boat.... but if there are real tangible benefits, I could always reinstall them just shorter (say mid fender on the dually trailer.... gives plenty to step on behind the bunks)