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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1989 Alumacraft Lunker LTD / 1990 Highway trailer
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<blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 468646" data-attributes="member: 21536"><p>Might be a good thing that the rear rollers are not touching when the boat is fully loaded. IMO, boat resting on bunks (with transom fully supported) and then on forward roller is a good set-up. More rearward rollers are good for centering & protecting bow stem when loading but not so much for carrying a load while going down the road. Having the keel fluke or whatever you callout set on those rear rollers just gives it a couple of hard points to bounce on. Just my opinion. </p><p></p><p>I have my side bunks adjusted just under an inch from each side of the hull. I took the time to adjust the trailer bunks so the boat settles right into place making loading easy. I was advised not to set up the side bunks so they are actually touching the hull, because they will tend to start "polishing" the hull as you move down the road. </p><p></p><p>Here is another thought about changing out to heavier springs. Your boat is fairly light. I would be concerned about stiffening up the suspension as it would tend to be harder on the boat (more bouncing down the road). I'm not an expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn. Haha.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDUBS, post: 468646, member: 21536"] Might be a good thing that the rear rollers are not touching when the boat is fully loaded. IMO, boat resting on bunks (with transom fully supported) and then on forward roller is a good set-up. More rearward rollers are good for centering & protecting bow stem when loading but not so much for carrying a load while going down the road. Having the keel fluke or whatever you callout set on those rear rollers just gives it a couple of hard points to bounce on. Just my opinion. I have my side bunks adjusted just under an inch from each side of the hull. I took the time to adjust the trailer bunks so the boat settles right into place making loading easy. I was advised not to set up the side bunks so they are actually touching the hull, because they will tend to start "polishing" the hull as you move down the road. Here is another thought about changing out to heavier springs. Your boat is fairly light. I would be concerned about stiffening up the suspension as it would tend to be harder on the boat (more bouncing down the road). I'm not an expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn. Haha. [/QUOTE]
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