Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

[240sx4u]

Alright guys, I am up in northen WI surveying the situation with my boat. It has been trailer stricken since 1996 which was the last time I had it registered.

It is a 13' 6" chrysler cadet sitting on a home-made trailer. The trailer is in very good shape! Minimal surface rust etc. I think it will clean up nicely. The real question is the bunks..

This boat always nose-dived really bad in water. Well after much research I came up here prepared (thanks Iboats!) and discovered a hook in the back due to where the bunks are set. They only go back to within 18" of the transom and are pushing in the bottom.

I intend on restoring this boat, and need to have the trailer setup ideally for the transom/stringer replacement.

How do I set the bunks to provide optimal support and stability on the trailer?

Thanks everyone for all your help!

Evan

 

[Shizzy]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

pics of the boat on the trailer would help

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

bunks should extend past the transom, that is why you have a hook. i set my bunks, 2 ft out from center of the trailer, and adjust from there.

 

[240sx4u]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

Thanks guys, sorry no camera with me

I am going to move the front of the boat forward, there is almost NO tongue weight on the trailer and it has to make a 200 or so mile journey back to my house. I would hate for it to get worse on the way!

Ill get photos when I get it home!

Evan

 

[reelfishin]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

I think I'd also look pretty close at the hull and stringers, if a boat that small had enough weight to cause the hull to hook, there may be other issues as well.

 

[240sx4u]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

I think I'd also look pretty close at the hull and stringers, if a boat that small had enough weight to cause the hull to hook, there may be other issues as well.

Transom is gone for sure, floor is rough I am sure. I am almost sure the stringers are gone too.

I pulled the outboard off in prep for its journey home at the end of the month.

Thanks everyone, Ill post photos when I get it home.

Evan

 

[j_martin]

Re: Setting trailer up for proper fit, the old setup hooked the hull!

If you replace the stringers and they are glassed in adequately, then bunks under the stringers, and extending to the transom, or an inch or so past, should carry it well and safely. Flat bunks just outside the stringers should work also.

Set up the trailer so keel rollers keep the boat off the bunks till the last couple of feet of sliding on. Makes a very easy loading but firm trailer/boat combination.

hope it helps
John