Setting up my trailer

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Virginboater72

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Hey guys, hope all is well. I have a 15'6" Tri-Hull and I just put it on a newer trailer. I am trying to set it up so that a couple inches of Transom hang over the bunks. When I do this, the bow stop and bow roller are way too far forward. After I set the boat where I want it on the trailer, can I just move the winch and bow stop back to the bow? Here are some pics. Thanks.
 

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Re: Setting up my trailer

yes, you can move it back. However you want to maintain the balance: 10% of the boat weight on the tongue. That may also require moving the axles.

Right now it's too far forward b/c your lst roller is past the transom; it should be under it with at least a few inches clearance.
Towards the bow, you want your rollers under the keel.
 
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Re: Setting up my trailer

I agree with HC.

The steps for adjusting a trailer are:

1. Position the boat so that there is support under the transom. In your case the last roller right under the transom. Position rollers or bunks to support the hull with the keel resting on keel rollers, if any.

2. Position the winch stand so that the bow stop supports the bow above the bow eye.

3. Position the axle cradle so that 8-10% of the loaded (ready to launch) weight is on the tongue.

4. Prepare a safety chain or cable that can tie the bow eye firmly to the trailer frame (not the winch stand). A turnbuckle allows adjustment when loaded. Your rig does not have this, but it can save your vehicle and boat in an emergency or collision.

5. Prepare transom tie downs that attach the transom firmly to the trailer frame.

6. Go catch fish. :)
 
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Virginboater72

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Re: Setting up my trailer

I figured about 1100lbs for the boat, motor, and gear. Boat is 810, motor is 190, and misc gear 100. The tongue weight was 135 lbs. It's pretty close to 10%. I like how everything lined up as well. The transom is supported, with an inch or two overhang, the bunks are resting in a good place, and the winch and bow stop are moved up. Now I have to take the guide poles and lights off the other trailer and put them on this one, register the boat, clean it up and go fishing!
 
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