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barato

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"hi all--
not an engine Q, bu

"hi all--
not an engine Q, but hoping someone can tell me where to go
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trying to find info on aligning and adjusting trailer bunks for 16' tinboat....trailer is from another boat and i'm not sure where to have weight of boat riding.

thanks!"
 
"Bruce, you want to keep the b

"Bruce, you want to keep the boat as low as possible on the trailer so that gravity keeps it from falling off in a turn.

Having said that, the main (or outer bunks) if you like are usually set as close to the outer chine (point where the sides meet the bottom of the boat) as possible without having the keel (or keelson) touch the frame of the trailer..."
 
"In addition to what Graham wr

"In addition to what Graham wrote, you want to have the boat situated so that the tongue weight at the hitch is between 5% and 8% of the total weight of the boat and trailer combined."
 
"Ayuh,...

Only 2 things to

"Ayuh,...

Only 2 things to Add,....

1),.. Don't try to load the center keel rollers,..
They're there to guide the boat on,+ to avoid running into the axles,+ cross members when loading...

2),.. Personally,from experince,...
I believe that 10% to 15% tongue weight gives a Better, Safer ride, without the Tail trying to wag the dog..."
 
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