Roller Trailers

[Justin]

I was considering buying one for my 20' aluminum.I was told it would put to much stress on the boat directly over the rollers. Should I stick to my bunk trailer? Any opinions?

[borderline 350]

Dear Justin,

"Production style" sheet metal aluminum hulls will last longer on a bunk style trailer. Over the road hauling puts a lot of fatique/flexing on the hull. Especially the riveted style hulls! The highway conditions are not very good and are getting worse. Stick with a bunk trailer.

Sincerely,

Jet Boat Bill

[L&M]

Everything Bill said. Bunker is better.

[Justin]

thanks for the info. Is it better to run the plastic strips on the bunks or the carpet

[Frisco]

I've had two trailers with carpeted bunks, I removed the carpet and installed teflon on both because it's has less friction than carpet. I launch in the winter and the boat was easier to skid onto the trailer without carpeting!

Ken