Recommended Hardware to Lift Boat Bunks on Trailer

Published 10/04/2023

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CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized - 16-1/4" - Qty 4

(87)

$140.62

CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 11" - Qty 4

(611)

$81.60

CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies - Galvanized Steel - 13" - Qty 4

(611)

$66.57

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

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$56.27

Question:

Hi, Im trying to buy a trailer for my keel boat a 3.5 foot draft, which is trailerable. All Im finding in my area, though, are trailers with lower bunks for power boats. I dont know trailers very well, but I assume it would be possible to lift bunks with the right hardware. Could you help point me in the right direction? Thank you!

asked by: Daniel V

Expert Reply:

I would also assume you're correct. If you have regular bunks on your trailer, you can just use taller bolster brackets and reattach the boards to raise them.

For a 16 1/4" tall bracket, you can use the CE Smith Double U-Bolt Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assemblies # CE10196G-4, for a 13" tall bracket you can use # CE10002G-4, and for an 11" tall bracket you can use # CE10001G-4.

From here, you can just reuse the u-bolts that you currently have, or you can use the CE Smith U-Bolts # CE15283GA-4.