posted 08-11-2015 05:14 PM ET (US)
I read through the info Jimh has posted on the right trailer for my Whaler. The trailer that came with my boat is a full wobble wheel roller trailer with 20 wheels. This summer I replaced all the rotted black Yates wheels with the Urethane ones that are stiffer and don't mark the bottom of the boat.http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o316/sterios/DSCN2492_zpsmcykkbru.jpg
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As a reult of this upgrade the boat now seems to slide around on the stiffer rollers and has split the bow stop 3 times
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The first time it split the bow stop I didn't notice it till I got home and I ended up with a looney sized hole in the gel coat right down to the fiber glass strands. I filled the hole with 34 5200 and will sand is smooth soon.
The Whaler is tied down at the back with a 30 000 pound winch strap that passes through the grab rails over the gunnels and hooks onto the trailer on both sides. I've tried adjusting the front Bow Stop post but it only made it harder to launch and retrieve the boat.
What I would like to know is should I realign the rollers so they are between the 'ribs' on either side of keel or have the 'ribs' sit right on the rollers?? I have guides on the back of the trailer and they help to put the boat in the same spot every time. I can't afford another trailer at this time. When I purchased this boat from the owner he gave me a piece of paper from the Marina stating that the trailer was appropriate for this boat.
Also should I try and add another keel roller near the front to hold up the bow and keep the weight off the rubber Bow stop? Thanks