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bendory15 posted 07-10-2009 02:07 AM ET (US)
Hi everyone. I need help with trailer setup for my older 13-foot Boston Whaler. I neded the dimensions and positions of the bunks and rollers. A Description and pictures will help.
Thanks
R T M posted 07-10-2009 09:17 AM ET (US)
The bunks just need to be located on the outside of the keel fins. Not much else to do, make sure hull is resting on the rollers.
rich/Binkie.
Tom Hemphill posted 07-10-2009 12:03 PM ET (US)
The trailer for my 1966 13-foot Whaler is set up as follows:
It sits on two "spool" type rollers,, each 4" wide and 2 1/2" in diameter. They are 5' apart. My bow stop roller, which has more of a "V" profile, is 5' 10" from the forward keel roller and 30" above the tongue. The cross member which supports the aft roller also supports two 30" long bunks, made of 2 x 4 lumber laid flat, centered fore and aft over the cross member. They are 34" apart (center-to-center) from one another. I hope this explanation is sufficiently clear.
I have been completely satisfied with my trailer setup.
jimh posted 07-10-2009 04:02 PM ET (US)
There is always the REFERENCE section article on trailer set up:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/
bendory15 posted 07-13-2009 07:59 AM ET (US)
Thanks for replies,
I have a problem with centering the boat when retrieving it from the water.
Tom, is there any particular reason why the bunks are 34" apart one another? Does this setup (bunks) helps with centering the boat when retrieving it when there is bad water condition, waves, wind...?
pglein posted 07-13-2009 03:25 PM ET (US)
Most people have trouble loading a 13' on a bunk trailer if the bunks are not just the right distance apart, due to the fins on the stern. It's best if the bunks sit just outside of those fins. I'm not sure of the exact distance, but you should be able to measure it yourself without much trouble.
daveb posted 07-14-2009 08:03 PM ET (US)
Just finished restoring a 1960 Tee Nee Trailer with a few modifications for a 13 of the same year. Set up is perfect, rides launches and returns to trailer great regardless of most ramp configurations.
I need to take pictures of the trailer and will gladly forward them to you with measurements. Shoot me an email and I will send to you. I do not get a chance to check this site often, so direct email is best, especially sending photos.
dbraun@uapinc.com

Dave
Tom Hemphill posted 07-14-2009 10:01 PM ET (US)
Since I rely on keel rollers, the bunks don't help or hinder my loading much; they only support the boat after it's loaded. With a trailer like mine, the key to retrieving is to get the aft keel roller submerged just enough --a couple of inches. Once the keel hits that roller, the boat will resist being blown sideways, and it's a simple matter to pull or winch it up the rest of the way, since it's such a light boat.
If you don't have keel rollers, my advise does not apply.

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Author	Topic: Trailer Set Up for 13-Footer
bendory15	posted 07-10-2009 02:07 AM ET (US) Hi everyone. I need help with trailer setup for my older 13-foot Boston Whaler. I neded the dimensions and positions of the bunks and rollers. A Description and pictures will help. Thanks
R T M	posted 07-10-2009 09:17 AM ET (US) The bunks just need to be located on the outside of the keel fins. Not much else to do, make sure hull is resting on the rollers. rich/Binkie.
Tom Hemphill	posted 07-10-2009 12:03 PM ET (US) The trailer for my 1966 13-foot Whaler is set up as follows: It sits on two "spool" type rollers,, each 4" wide and 2 1/2" in diameter. They are 5' apart. My bow stop roller, which has more of a "V" profile, is 5' 10" from the forward keel roller and 30" above the tongue. The cross member which supports the aft roller also supports two 30" long bunks, made of 2 x 4 lumber laid flat, centered fore and aft over the cross member. They are 34" apart (center-to-center) from one another. I hope this explanation is sufficiently clear. I have been completely satisfied with my trailer setup.
jimh	posted 07-10-2009 04:02 PM ET (US) There is always the REFERENCE section article on trailer set up: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/trailering/
bendory15	posted 07-13-2009 07:59 AM ET (US) Thanks for replies, I have a problem with centering the boat when retrieving it from the water. Tom, is there any particular reason why the bunks are 34" apart one another? Does this setup (bunks) helps with centering the boat when retrieving it when there is bad water condition, waves, wind...?
pglein	posted 07-13-2009 03:25 PM ET (US) Most people have trouble loading a 13' on a bunk trailer if the bunks are not just the right distance apart, due to the fins on the stern. It's best if the bunks sit just outside of those fins. I'm not sure of the exact distance, but you should be able to measure it yourself without much trouble.
daveb	posted 07-14-2009 08:03 PM ET (US) Just finished restoring a 1960 Tee Nee Trailer with a few modifications for a 13 of the same year. Set up is perfect, rides launches and returns to trailer great regardless of most ramp configurations. I need to take pictures of the trailer and will gladly forward them to you with measurements. Shoot me an email and I will send to you. I do not get a chance to check this site often, so direct email is best, especially sending photos. dbraun@uapinc.com Dave
Tom Hemphill	posted 07-14-2009 10:01 PM ET (US) Since I rely on keel rollers, the bunks don't help or hinder my loading much; they only support the boat after it's loaded. With a trailer like mine, the key to retrieving is to get the aft keel roller submerged just enough --a couple of inches. Once the keel hits that roller, the boat will resist being blown sideways, and it's a simple matter to pull or winch it up the rest of the way, since it's such a light boat. If you don't have keel rollers, my advise does not apply.