7m trailer bunk setup?

Bigtalljv · 05 September 2013, 20:06

Hi,

I found a trailer big enough locally that might not be the first trailer I chose but it's big enough, the price was really right, and it was 20 minutes away. It's an EZloader that has bunks by they are set on a rotating mounting. Kind of a cross between a roller setup and bunks. I'll post some pictures tonight.

It has two sets of bunks. where do I want those to sit on the hull of my 7m zodiac? If you have a picture that would be great.

Thanks,
Jason

jyasaki · 07 September 2013, 23:05

That hull, it likely doesn't matter too much (built pretty heavy, isn't it?)

You want the transom supported, and having the bunks ride just inside any chines will aid in self-centering (to a degree.)

One of the big boat guys can probably give a bit more insight.

jky

ncp · 08 September 2013, 00:18

Next time my boat is off of the trailer, I'll see if I can remember to take pictures..

Bigtalljv · 08 September 2013, 01:30

on the trailer from the back would be the best shot. That way I can see the locations on the boat.

Jason

ncp · 08 September 2013, 09:18

This is what I have handy residing in my phone:

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Poly · 08 September 2013, 10:08

I have a US EZloader - I've always assumed my bunks needed tightening rather than being "rotating". We may be talking different features but its not going to give you roller type ease. That said if your slipway and launch vehicle work ok with the trailer then its probably a better solution than rollers.

RyanPratt · 08 September 2013, 15:57

What I have on phone

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clloyd · 08 September 2013, 18:12

I had an ezloader. 45" outside of bunk to outside of bunk, with bunks 12" above ezloader v beam. Aft edge of bunk at transom.

Those bunks work well and no problems getting on and off.

Whats the gvw of your trailer? I just upgraded to a bigger trailer cause mine was seriously under capacity.

Bigtalljv · 08 September 2013, 19:18

Thanks guys, looks like just about anywhere will work for the bunks. It's a 5800lbs trailer. Hopefully big enough. It's certainly long enough. Here's a picture. The bunks are mounted on rotating arms, it's actually supposed to be that way. Not sure if they make them that way anymore.

Jason

Poly · 08 September 2013, 22:35

Maybe mine are meant to tilt too? I only have two bunks not 4. You MAY find life easier for recovering if they don't move or at least are sprung with a bungee otherwise when they end up like in the pic recovery will be difficult.

Bigtalljv · 09 September 2013, 02:24

Well I tilted them crazy so you all could see what I mean. Apparently they will float into a horizontal position to help aid in keeping things lined up.

Jason

capntroy · 09 September 2013, 06:21

Jason - the trailer for my 11 meter Northwind is an EZ-Loader exactly like yours, the bunks will return to the proper position as soon as the boat starts riding up onto the trailer....I've never had an issue with mine.

Rogue Wave · 09 September 2013, 07:39

Big tally what a great trailer Looks like there is plemty pf support there for the boat but it looks like it was made for a shallower V than most ribs have. I think Bunks are a lot better for a boat than rollers but you could consider fitting Keel rollers if possible

Can you adjust the width positions of bunks

What does the boat sit on the trailer like

Can the rest of you Americans please stop posting pictures of your ALi trailers as I makes me very Jealous oh yeah and on no account post any Pics of your old F250's with a Cummins lump in

Bigtalljv · 09 September 2013, 15:27

Everything on it is adjustable. The bums width and the cross beam locations, axles, everything. I was trying to figure out where I wanted the lowest set of bunks. I have not put the boat on this trailer yet. It's on the very small trailer that it came with. Hopefully in the next few weeks I will make, or attempt, the swap

Also to clarify the old ford f250s had the international 7.3l turbo diesel in them. The dodge trucks use the cummins, great engines but the rest of the truck suffers because if the cost if the engine. Mine is a 2002 and they stopped with the 7.3 in 2003. Everything between then and 2012 was crap. The new 2012 powerstroke diesel is amazing but I can't afford one.

clloyd · 09 September 2013, 16:24

Here's my old ez-loader (pic without boat). It was a 5000 gvw, 4000 max load trailer, 4x2 main beams which was scary undersized IMO for the Willard. The bunk risers are 12" but my main beams are deeper v than yours. You are probably going to have to have your inner bunks pretty low on the v to clear.

I finally decided to go big and get a very capable trailer. 10,400lb gvw ACE (photo with boat) aluminum trailer with 4x disc and Electric over hydraulic. Just completed my first coast trip with her and it was bliss.

Rogue Wave · 09 September 2013, 16:44

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if your bunks are held on with something like this then you could make up some extender plates to make the outer bunks higher and then push the two bunk assemblies together and you should have the right V. no need for the Keel rollers then

I thought we agreed no pictures of F250's

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Bigtalljv · 09 September 2013, 18:16

well now that I am off my iPhone I see that CptRoy answered my questions. He's got the same style trailer and he's got the bunks down fairly low on the hull. I will remeasure an try and set them there.

What no F250s in Wales? Your VW's don't have 250hp and 500ft lbs of torque? The new ones are 390hp and 735ft lbs of torque and get better mileage than mine. Is that jealousy or disgust at American excess?

ncp · 09 September 2013, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

and on no account post any Pics of your old F250's with a Cummins lump in

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Originally Posted by Bigtalljv

Also to clarify the old ford f250s had the international 7.3l turbo diesel in them. The dodge trucks use the cummins, great engines but the rest of the truck suffers because if the cost if the engine. Mine is a 2002 and they stopped with the 7.3 in 2003. Everything between then and 2012 was crap. The new 2012 powerstroke diesel is amazing but I can't afford one.

I heard the people think that the Cummins is too heavy for the RAM truck even though it's a great engine. I've heard guys complaining of having to rebuild the front end.

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Originally Posted by Bigtalljv

What no F250s in Wales? Your VW's don't have 250hp and 500ft lbs of torque? The new ones are 390hp and 735ft lbs of torque and get better mileage than mine. Is that jealousy or disgust at American excess?

How's the new Dodge 3500 for excess - It's rated for a 30,000 lbs trailer now (not via hitch though, as a 5th wheel).

Also, if you don't like Dodge, Nissan has signed on for a V-8 Cummins that's been in development and it looks like Toyota is considering it too. Cummins Engines 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel

Bigtalljv · 09 September 2013, 21:35

The 2014 ram 1500 with the diesel should be interesting. Might be killer, get that diesel torque in a 1/2 ton package. The bigger diesels like mine are almost too big for the average person. Mine weighs 7500lbs and gets almost as good mileage as a 2011 f150 I had for a while. The f150 only weighs 5000lbs.

Something has happened with the dodges, the mileage went down dramatically on them. I don't know, my house is Ford country. I don't fit in the Chevy and dodge trucks right, I'm 6'7", so I don't know much about them. A couple buddies have slightly older dodges and they love them.

Jason