Pontoon Boat Length vs. Pontoon Trailer Length
Question:
How far can pontoons hang over bunk guides on trailer front and rear.
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
It is recommended that a pontoon boat trailer be 3 to 4 feet longer than the pontoon boat it carries. So a 20-foot pontoon boat should be transported on a trailer with 23- to 24-foot bunk boards to avoid the pontoon tube hitting the back of the tow vehicle in a tight turn.
We offer bunk-style guides in various sizes and these appear on the linked page.
We also offer bunk boards in several lengths that come already wrapped in marine carpet, such as 6-foot pair # CE27840 and 7-foot pair # CE27845. We also have roller-type bunks like # DL21741 which reduce the friction and drag of the pontoon tubes on the bunks. This will save winch battery power or make your hand winch easier to use.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 6' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 72 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 7' Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Boards
- 3-3/4 Inch Tall
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 84 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith Roller-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 15" Tall - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Guides
- Roller-Style Guide
- 15 Inch Tall
- 1-1/2 Inch Wide
- CE Smith
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