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Will roller trailers damage a Boston Whalers hull?
I guess you know the bunks are best for most boats. Seems hard to tell if there is any severe warpage. Are the dimples much larger than the rollers? Perhaps take a look at the hull with the sun light shining on a side, and look at it from the bow. Maybe a better view. With my previous boat I had roller bunks. Roller were about 6 inches apart on 5-6 ft bunks. I was a little concerned, but it never warped the hull in any way. I made sure that all of the weight was on the keel rollers.
Hope that helps.....
Jon in NJ
Many other boats and outboards in my boating history
The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
Its difficult to tell but the trailer doesn't appear to have keel rollers. Its also difficult to see the dimples your refering too...If the fiberglass has been been pierced enough to allow water to enter then yes, its a problem.
Any trailer set up for a Whaler hull should have keel support (rollers). Most will say including Whaler that bunks are the way to go, but that doesn't mean a roller trailer can't be set up for a Whaler hull. My 25 Outrage has been on an all roller trailer its entire life without any problems, dipples or dents. Good luck.
I agree with Mike. If keel rollers are taking the weight, there should be nothing wrong with rollers for the rest of the hull. If that trailer doesn't have keel rollers, they can be added.
As to existing damage, I would be concerned not only with water entry, but delamination at the dents. If the boat is priced right, repairs are quite doable. Nice boat!
Jon, Mike and Dan,
I thought it would be nice to have a picture for a frequently asked question. I agree, if set up properly roller bunk trailers are fine but it seems a good portion of the time they aren't.
The dimples are at every point where a roller came in contact with the hull. I agree that delamination would be my main concern. I doubt if it affects performance but it doesn't aide in a sale.
Mike,
That looks like a nice Whaler and bet it does wonderfully in the Bay. I need one of those moored in St. Mary's County for vacations.
