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Update....
Rollers:
I added a 12" roller far forward (hull has scrapped tongue in past) and flipped the oem forward roller back towards stern. This will prevent hull from ever touching/scrapping any metal part of trailer. I have been told by builders (Gregor and Klamath) to NOT allow boat to rest on rollers....weight should be carried by bunks. Based on this info I set rollers down as low as possible and raised bunks a little to achieve virtually no weight on rollers; they just kiss the boat. I can actually turn the rollers by hand which tells me that are adjusted properly.
Now, Bunks Boards update....
With all of the input and advice, it got me thinking.....
Since I want the bunks to flex to curve of hull and also flex while traveling down bumpy roads.....
A. Upright 2x4s would not allow as much flex as laying down 2x4s (standard mounting method)
B. Adding a 2x2 on top of 2x4 reduces flex tremendously
C. How about notching the 2x4 .....down to 2.5" wide (width between strakes) and 1/2" down (depth of strakes). This will allow use of 2x4 flat, allow for flex, and still fit snugly between strakes. Would there be enough wood after this notching to allow for solidly/firmly attaching the 2 lag screws?
Thoughts on C?
Thanks
Roller Pics:
Rollers:
I added a 12" roller far forward (hull has scrapped tongue in past) and flipped the oem forward roller back towards stern. This will prevent hull from ever touching/scrapping any metal part of trailer. I have been told by builders (Gregor and Klamath) to NOT allow boat to rest on rollers....weight should be carried by bunks. Based on this info I set rollers down as low as possible and raised bunks a little to achieve virtually no weight on rollers; they just kiss the boat. I can actually turn the rollers by hand which tells me that are adjusted properly.
Now, Bunks Boards update....
With all of the input and advice, it got me thinking.....
Since I want the bunks to flex to curve of hull and also flex while traveling down bumpy roads.....
A. Upright 2x4s would not allow as much flex as laying down 2x4s (standard mounting method)
B. Adding a 2x2 on top of 2x4 reduces flex tremendously
C. How about notching the 2x4 .....down to 2.5" wide (width between strakes) and 1/2" down (depth of strakes). This will allow use of 2x4 flat, allow for flex, and still fit snugly between strakes. Would there be enough wood after this notching to allow for solidly/firmly attaching the 2 lag screws?
Thoughts on C?
Thanks
Roller Pics: