Convert from rollers to bunk?

[FormerParatrooper]

Dumb question maybe?

Is is possible to change a roller trailer to bunks? Anyone do it with success?

 

[JL8Jeff]

I did last year and the boat sits lower on the trailer and actually loads easier since I have the bunk lined up to guide the boat better than the rollers did.
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https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=43950&start=15

 

[onthewater102]

Possible - yes

Advisable for an aluminum boat - absolutely

 

[jethro]

Most trailers are identical other than the bunk/roller setup. Just need to change the brackets and install bunks.

 

[FormerParatrooper]

Thanks all. What I have is a semi v and the rollers are denting the sides.

 

[overboard]

I also converted a roller trailer to bunks without any problems.

 

[JL8Jeff]

I searched around on Ebay and found the brackets for a good price, got the u-bolts from Amazon I think and grabbed the vinyl downspout from Lowes and cut it in half. I sold the rollers and brackets for almost the same cost for the bunk stuff so it was a break even. You can see the bunks allow the boat to sit lower on the trailer so I don't have to back as far into the water.

 

[thedude]

Nice. Consider some guide posts and maybe a nice 12 guide roller in the back to help the nose line up on lower grade boat ramps.

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[FormerParatrooper]

Looks good. Got the idea now. Thanks all.