Parts Needed to Convert a Boat Trailer From Rollers to Bunks

Updated 06/27/2023 | Published 06/26/2023

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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 3' Long - 1 Pair

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$60.39

CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 9" - Qty 4

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$55.52

CE Smith U-Bolts - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 4

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$62.62

CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 4' Long - 1 Pair

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CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers - 5' Long - 1 Pair

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Question:

I have a 20’ Sportscraft boat with a load rite trailer and would like to swap from roller to bunks. The boat is approximately 3000 lbs. what parts do I need and can I keep the front rollers on?

asked by: David B

Expert Reply:

In order to switch from rollers to bunks, you will need to remove the rollers that you are no longer using. I do not see a reason why you can't continue to use the front rollers. You would just want bunks that stop a little but before the front rollers so they do not interfere with each other.

You would need to get the bunk boards, swivel brackets and u-bolts for installing the bunk boards.

You will need to measure to determine the correct length of bunk board that fits between the middle and back cross beam.
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27800 (3' long)
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27810 (4' long)
- CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards # CE27820 (5' long)

You would attach the bunk boards to the CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies # CE10000G-4 which are attached to the trailer using the CE Smith U-Bolts # CE15283GA-4.