Bunk Bracket Recommendation for Converting Roller Bunk Trailer to Wood Bunk

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I have a 2004 Scout 210 Sportfish. And a unknown year/model LoadRite double axle roller trailer. I’m looking to replace the rollers to bunks. Any suggestions for the bunk placements? Thanks

asked by: Bryan H

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You'd really need to base it off the hull design of the boat you plan to tow. I'd use swivel bunk brackets like the part # CE10000G-4 to mount the boards as these allow you to angle the boards to match the shape of your boat's hull.

I attached a picture that shows how they typically install on a similar trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For heavy duty brackets you can use the CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies #CE10196G-4. These brackets have an extra-sturdy connection since each one attaches with 2 U-bolts. These have an overall height of 16-1/4" and…

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Answer 2

Even if the boards can bear the weight of the boat, by concentrating the weight on a smaller, 3 inch surface, there is a greater risk to denting or deforming the hull of your boat compared to having the boat's weight spread out over a larger…

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Answer 3

Hey Steven! The etrailer Rust-Resistant 3-Leaf Double Eye Spring for 4K Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long - Dacromet #e93SR will be adequate for your 2020 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser since the Dexter D40 number correlates to a 4,000 lbs hub and drum…

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Hello Chad, thanks for reaching out. The CE Smith Roller Style Guide-Ons for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE27672 will work fine with a StarCraft tri-toon, assuming you’ve got a pretty standard bunk-style trailer under it. We’ve put those on plenty of…

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Answer 5

Hey Danny. I took a look at our options and I do not have anything in a 9" roller and bracket that's going to work for your Holsclaw boat trailer. We have quite a few keel rollers like the 12" Wide item #CES94JR. You would need the…

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Answer 6

The Stainless Steel Hex Lag Screw #FA74521 contains one 3/8" diameter, 1-1/4" long lag screw.

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Answer 7

The TruRyde Spindle #TRU94FR and our Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #AKIHUB-545-2-2K are not compatible, but you could use the TruRyde EZ Lube Spindle #TRU44FR instead as it has the correct spindle measurements. For a hub that will work with the TruRyde…

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Answer 8

Hi Kevin; all of the roller bunks like the Tie Down Roller Bunks for Boat Trailers #TD74FR are in 5' long sections. If you want to use these, you will have to modify the trailer so they fit. The only other solution would be to use bunk boards…

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Answer 9

For bunk brackets we have CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies #CE10000G-4 as well as others at different lengths. To attach the brackets to the trailer frame you can use U-bolts such as #CE15283GA-2 which are 3-13/16 inches long, 3-1/16…

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Answer 10

Hi Tim; to convert your boat trailer from roller bunks to bunk boards all you need are the bunk boards and brackets to mount them. You will need to measure the roller bunks you have and get the same length of bunk boards: - 7 Feet: CE Smith Carpeted…

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Answer 11

Hey Jeff. The CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies item #CE10000G-4 are going to need a 3-1/16" wide on the inside u-bolt that has threads that go down to at least 1-1/2" from the inside of the bolt. The 3-13/16" Long x…

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