how many bunks ?

[canman]

hi everyone . i just bought a used 6000 pound shorelandr trailor with the tandem axle trailor . it is for our 1989 thundercraft 220 magnum that we just bought . my question is the trailor had no bunks or rollers on it and the brackets were gone to . i would like to put bunks on it , but i am not sure how many . i see some big trailors with 2 bunks and i see some with 4 bunks on it , not sure what to do . the boat weighs 3500 pounds i was told . any ideas what i should do ? thankyou ..

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: how many bunks ?

Well you need two main bunks that hold most if not all the weight and then either a roller or two or two small bunks forward to line it all up.

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[canman]

Re: how many bunks ?

thanks , i will figure this out yet ..

 

[robert graham]

Re: how many bunks ?

Probably 2 bunks, each 4"x8" treated lumber should work fine. Good Luck!

 

[Chris L Smith]

Re: how many bunks ?

I suggest One on each side. and would use Good Timber!! 4 X 8 should work good! Another tip I suggest would be to check the angle on your hull and cut your wood to match so that the wood is at a 90 degree angle. When set right, this ensures security against unwanted movement, and also helps when loading!
Good Luck!!

 

[canman]

Re: how many bunks ?

thanks , i am thinking pressure treated 2x10 , 10 feet long .