Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by RCO Brian on 08/12/13 - 3:56 AM

Hi Guys,
I recently purchased my first Whaler, and this is my first post.
I wanted to know if installing Taco trailer glyde bunk slicks on top on my trailer bunks would be ok. Would they damage the hull? Its a 2004 21' Outrage(no bottom paint) and I'll be trailering the boat quite a bit and was hoping to make it a little easier getting it on and off the trailer. I purchased enough of the Taco slicks to run 2 rows on each bunk but want to make sure that they wont cause an issue.
Thanks in advance and look forward to being on the site!

Posted by wing15601 on 08/12/13 - 8:34 AM

The boat should sit on the trailer with it's weight supported by the keel on the keel rollers. The bunks aren't supposed to make hard contact with the hull and the boat should rock slightly back and forth from bunk to bunk. If the trailer is set up this way there shouldn't be that much pressure on either bunk when loading the boat. I was always afraid of the hard spots against the hull the strips would cause so I use a product called "Liquid Rollers" which when sprayed on the bunks make them very slick. Be careful when backing down the ramp as the boat will slip right off

Edited by wing15601 on 08/12/13 - 8:36 AM

Posted by vin197922outrage on 08/12/13 - 9:29 AM

Brian
Wings is correct,the hulls keel should be sitting on keel rollers and the bunk are just supporting the sides to keep her level.With a 21 i would have least 3 keel rollers equaly spaced to support it.The stern keel should be supported as close the stern as you can.I found that Loadrite Trailer makes a great dual roller setup with articulating rollers and enough adjustments to get it perfect for the stern.You may have to add a support or 2 if your axles can't be used for the rollers brackets.When setup correctly she will roll off and on like a roller trailer would.

Posted by kamie on 08/12/13 - 2:07 PM

The bunks should make contact with the hull and your boat should not rock back and forth. The only problem you might have with the glyde strips is there will be no friction on the bunks to hold the boat on the trailer if you power load. If you don't then no issues.

To setup the bunks, drop them all the way down, park the trailer on level ground and confirm the keel is centered on the rollers. No have a friend on one side of the hull while you snug the bunk on the opposite side. Have your friend lean down on the hull, snug the bunk up tight and tighten down on the bolts. Switch sides and repeat, your boat will be sitting on the keel rollers fully supported by the bunks where it needs to be. now go fishing to test out the new setup.