Yep, no diff. Your easy solution there is to replace the bunks with longer ones that stick out an inch or two beyond the transom. Another alternative is to move the winch stand forward, but that might get your tongue weight too heavy.<br /><br />Incidentally, a motor and steering system would be helpful in maintaining control of your "mess."Originally posted by breton26:<br /> Should this be the same for fiberglass boats??? What should I do for this mess?
This really is not a problem for your boat. Most of the weight should be on the keel...strongest part of your hull. The bunks are just for stabilizing and preventing it from tipping over, they won't support much weight anyway.<br /><br />Frankly, I didn't notice you had keel rollers until you mentioned it, this makes the bunks much less critical. So I wouldn't worry about having them long enough to support the transom, but as long as you're redoing them for other reasons, it certainly can't hurt to lengthen them some. More weight distribution is always better than less. Have fun with the never-ending project!
Don't beleive it. My first boat's trailer was "made for it" too. After I moved the winch forward it was still a couple of inches short, and I was definitely heavy on the tongue. Dealers and builders can keep their costs down by selling a combo with a trailer one size too small.<br /><br />The only time that this is good is if you have a severe porpoising problem. Wait long enough and the developing hook in the hull may help alleviate the porpoising . . .
