Initial bunk setting--how to measure?

[cheburashka]

I should have paid attention in math class!!<br /><br />OK, I'm setting the bunk width for a new trailer. There's no height adjustment, so it looks like the narrower the bunks are, the higher the boat. For the initial setting, I had planned to just measure the vertical distance between the bunks and the lowest section of the trailer, subtract the distance I want between the keel and the bottom sliders on the trailer (I was thinking three inches) measure up the transom to the point that matches the number I came up with when I subtracted, draw a horizontal line across the transom, and measure the distance between the two places where the line intersects the edge of the hull. I assume this would be the best centerline for the bunks. I assume I'll also have to fidget around with it once the boat's on, like perhaps setting the front wider than the rear and such. Do I have the right idea? Any other advice?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Steve

 

[DJ]

Re: Initial bunk setting--how to measure?

Measure out, from the keel to a point where the bunks would best fit.<br /><br />While measuring go straight out from the keel, do not follow the bottom of the boat up.<br /><br />The keel will also be the centerpoint of your trailer width.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Initial bunk setting--how to measure?

Setting the bunks up to where the chine rides on the bunks is usually a pretty stable place for the boat to ride.