Boat / Trailer fit

[mnypitboat]

Re: Boat / Trailer fit

Thanks for all the help guys. I moved the winch post forward approx. 5". This allowed the boat to slide forward a little more onto the bunks. I have about half as much hanging past the end of the bunks now. I think with a few more adjustments I should be able to get the boat all the way on the bunks. The roller idea sounds like it might work for me.
Also I've realized that some of the movement I feel at the hitch is the surge brake unit. There is some movement with the coupling due to the surge brake unit. Not much but enough to make me notice when I hit a bump.

I wonder if you couldnt adjust the bunks back a little? When I got mine the bunks were also in a very differant place than where my boat sat. I had the boat place lift my boat and adjust them to sit under the boat better. Might be something else that could help. Watch the tongue weight though.

 

[Titanium48]

Re: Boat / Trailer fit

Thanks for all the help guys. I moved the winch post forward approx. 5". This allowed the boat to slide forward a little more onto the bunks. I have about half as much hanging past the end of the bunks now. I think with a few more adjustments I should be able to get the boat all the way on the bunks. The roller idea sounds like it might work for me.
Also I've realized that some of the movement I feel at the hitch is the surge brake unit. There is some movement with the coupling due to the surge brake unit. Not much but enough to make me notice when I hit a bump.

Check your brake fluid level and adjust the shoes to minimize coupler movement.

 

[Volphin]

Re: Boat / Trailer fit

Thanks for all the help guys. I moved the winch post forward approx. 5". This allowed the boat to slide forward a little more onto the bunks. I have about half as much hanging past the end of the bunks now. I think with a few more adjustments I should be able to get the boat all the way on the bunks. The roller idea sounds like it might work for me.
Also I've realized that some of the movement I feel at the hitch is the surge brake unit. There is some movement with the coupling due to the surge brake unit. Not much but enough to make me notice when I hit a bump.

That is one tight setup! Looks like you are well on your way moving it forward. Do you think handling will be affected?

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