Converting roller trailer to bunks 13' SS

[v12mac]

I pulled the hull off the roller trailer (argh) and found damage to the glass from contacting the steel between the rollers. It's all repaired now and I would like to put a set of bunks on the trailer and trash the goofy tilty rollers.

I'm having trouble locating a kit locally so I've turned to the internet. I found this kit but they keep canceling my order:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KM ... UTF8&psc=1



I tried E-trailer.com but by the time I get all the parts and pieces together I'm over $200

Any thoughts on where I can find a similar all in one kit?

[Phil T]

You will have a hard time with finding pre-arranged kits because several parts come in many sizes and trailers are not standard.

When adding keel rollers to my new trailer, I found the most decent price/selection and service by Sturdybuiltonline.com in Florida. They have pre-made roller assemblies but the hardware is available individually. I also like their wide selection of stainless hardware.

While I don't know the exact size of your frame here is an example of what you are looking for:

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These are the items:
U bolts - https://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/Galvanized-Square-Trailer-U-Bolt-12-inch-x-2-58-inch-x-4-916-inch_p_1053.html
Brackets https://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/Boat-Trailer-Bunk-Bracket-8-inch-Swivel-Top-Galvanized_p_277.html

You just need to measure and select the sizes that work on your trailer.

http://www.EasternMarine.com (TrailerPartsSuperstore) are also very good having used them for over 10 years.

[jimh]

I can also report satisfaction with items purchased from Eastern Marine's Trailer Parts Super Store.

[v12mac]

Thanks for the ideas. I came up with a hybrid idea. I cut the rollers off and kept the mounts, then ordered a new set of mounts from Eastern.

Next is bunk placement, outboard of the hull stakes gives very little support, I'm thinking of going inboard but worried about stability.

[jimh]

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[Oldslowandugly]

I read Jim's advice on Whaler hulls and why they need keel support. I realized most trailers are not meant for Whalers. So I had a long steel square tube galvanized and I ran it down the middle of my bunk trailer. I wanted to extend the front neck anyway so it all worked together. I bought 10" wide tapered Stoltz rollers with stainless roller bars and welded up my own brackets to mount them. That way I was able to have four big mounts at the rear of the rig where most of the weight was. As it went forward I dropped down to 5" wide Stoltz rollers and bars. Altogether I have eight keel rollers and then bunks on either side. The bunk supports are available at West Marine and other stores as well as online. The bunks are just pressure treated 2x8's from Home Depot. As per Jim's advice, the keel rollers support the boat and the bunks are for lateral stability.