Trailor question

why do certain trailors have bunks and why do some have the “wheels” to load the boat on? does it matter for Aluminum boats? or for size? and which do you prefer and why?

thanks-
Broncs

Depends on the landings you use the most……If they’re shallow landings,Roller style are better as you don’t have to back the trailer in as far. Bunks gotta get deeper in the water to be able to get off and on. If I had to do it again…..I’d get a roller trailer….. My $.02

I prefer roller trailers for easier loading and unloading of my mid-size boat. Roller trailers make it much easier to load, and unload in shallow water. It also takes less force to power load, and way easier for winch loading.

Bunk trailers are best for hull support, but you need deeper water to launch the boat, and more power to push the boat onto the trailer(not made for hand cranking).

I have a 19 foot spectrum aluminum hull. with a inboard 19 gallon tank in the front if that makes a difference. are all rollers the same size? and do they help with centering the boat? as that is a huge issue even with the side markers and the main launch I use at the cabin. I load and unload in a shallow private launch on teh lake in Wisconsin.

You cant beat a roller trailer for shallow launching/loading. They do help center the boat, and work best if the trailer is not put too deep. All trailers need to be set up properly, and take a little bit to get used to when loading the boat. As a general rule, the rear rollers will be sticking out of the water(partially) and all you have to do is bump the bow on center, lightly power forward and the boat will straiten out.. turn the motor if needed. When its loading strait, lightly power to the tongue, hook it up, and your ready to pull out.

Be careful.. a very common mistake to those with a roller trailer for the 1st time tend to unhook the boat before backing in.. this is a great way to launch your boat on the pavement!

Yep! seen that before, makes for a bunch of noise and a big Chinese fire drill at the landing. I have to say when the water is deep enough the bunk trailer is the way to go. You can get bunk slicks which make things much easier. But! there are times I wish i had a roller trailer, especially now when things look to be pretty shallow all over.

yeah. switching to rollers that was my first thought also. And have seen that. unfortunately that was when we were still 2 boats behind to go out. man I definately heard some new words at 25 years old that morning. . and that is my fear.

I mean I normally like to bunks. but if it is not centered it is a pain to straighten out when it is on dry land.

that is why I am thinking of changing over to rollers on it.

Broncs

Straightening an offset boat is equally hard on rollers or a bunk. Bunk trailers make launching and loading far easier and quicker than rollers, especially by yourself.

Just a perspective from a bass guy who likes to see people get in and out of the launch quickly…