Is this trailer ok?

[Reddmann]

Hello everyone. I have this old Cox trailer. It has 3 keel rollers and a smaller (bow?) roller. It only has the 2 short 2x4’s in the back. Is this normal? I’m gonna replace the rollers, but I’m not sure that the 2x4s shouldn’t be longer. Picture below.

 

[LDUBS]

That style/design of vertical bunks is very normal for small tin boats. I see them at the ramp all the time. I don't have that design myself, so can't comment on the length of the 2x4 bunks, other than they should extend far enough back to at least support the transom.

 

[Reddmann]

That style/design of vertical bunks is very normal for small tin boats. I see them at the ramp all the time. I don't have that design myself, so can't comment on the length of the 2x4 bunks, other than they should extend far enough back to at least support the transom.

Thanks, LDUBS! This is my first boat and trailer, so I wasn’t sure. But since you mentioned the transom, I’m guessing that’s exactly what they’re for. Thanks again.

 

[Kismet]

Until you get to the stage of "make it really purty," you should be able to use those rollers, if they roll. A little silicone spray and they'll look black.
Do the stuff you have to do and worry about cosmetics on the rollers later.

Have fun, be safe, and take lots of pictures. =D>

 

[MrGiggles]

Those short pivoting bunks were common on small tilt trailers. Can't tell from the pic if that has a tilt mechanism or not.

They work just fine. Depending on the weight of the boat, you may want to make the bunks longer. Most of the weight in smaller boats is over the transom, where those short bunks are.

 

[Reddmann]

Until you get to the stage of "make it really purty," you should be able to use those rollers, if they roll. A little silicone spray and they'll look black.
Do the stuff you have to do and worry about cosmetics on the rollers later.

Have fun, be safe, and take lots of pictures. =D>

Kismet, those rollers still roll, but there’s pieces broken off of a couple of them, so I went ahead and got new ones. Thanks for the tip about the silicone spray!

 

[Reddmann]

Those short pivoting bunks were common on small tilt trailers. Can't tell from the pic if that has a tilt mechanism or not.

They work just fine. Depending on the weight of the boat, you may want to make the bunks longer. Most of the weight in smaller boats is over the transom, where those short bunks are.

MrGiggles, it is a tilt trailer. After doing some research, I found out that they’re supposed to be that way. I’m gonna cut new ones the same length and cover them with indoor/outdoor carpet. I’ve already picked up some new rollers to replace the old ones. This is my first boat, but I’m learning a lot from this site and Google! Thanks for the reply.

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

Have you repacked the bearings?

 

[Reddmann]

Have you repacked the bearings?

CedarRiverScooter, not yet, but that’s on the to-do list. Thanks!