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how much bigger than a boat should a trailer be
intransit	#1  Posted on 09/28/10 - 9:53 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/24/10	16 ft dauntless 1500 dry weight on a 2700 17 to 19 ft load rite trailer .can i convert my load right trailer from roller to bunk using the same roller brackets?
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 09/28/10 - 10:13 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Many trailers can be converted to bunks but not sure about yours. Keel rollers are recommended along with 4 bunks off to the sides. Generally 2 long bunks and 2 shorter bunks and then the Keel rollers. See this post: http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_58330
intransit	#3  Posted on 10/01/10 - 6:52 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/24/10	may be you are right , i was looking around and found some one selling an aluminum 20 ft. trailer with brakes 3300 lb. brand new condition for 2400.00 , and another 17 ft. with brakes made by escort , at a trailer shop for 980.00 but used . I've never herd of escort are they any good?. i would appreciate any help
joninnj	#4  Posted on 10/01/10 - 8:58 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	I may be wrong but I think the escort trailers were made for Bayliners... and $980. sounds like a lot if it does not match your hull. Is this a bunk type or roller? Always best to go for bunk type trailer. Edited by joninnj on 10/01/10 - 9:01 PM Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
intransit	#5  Posted on 10/03/10 - 4:41 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/24/10	the trailer i have and i would like to use. 2006 Load Rite Roller Single Axle 17220090R GENERAL INFORMATION Manufacturer Load Rite Model Year 2006 Model Roller Single Axle 17220090R MSRP Request a Quote DIMENSIONS Overall Length 18 ft. 6 in. Overall Width 90 in. Interior Width 73.5 in. (between fenders) Weight 500 lbs. Carrying Capacity 2,200 lbs. OPERATIONAL Axle(s) Single Wheels Tire Size: ST175/75D13C if any one has a good reason why i shouldn't use this trailer may be i can put it for sale and buy the right one.
intransit	#6  Posted on 10/03/10 - 4:48 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/24/10	i know it's a roller trailer for a 16 dauntless 2002 and it may be taboo but I've heard many people are using them . if not would i be able to convert it to be like the one Joe Kriz has. would love some help. [boating 101 for beginners]
Derwd24	#7  Posted on 10/03/10 - 5:04 PM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	If you can install some keel rollers on the cross members to take the bulk of the weight on the keel, the roller set up should be fine. Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
TommyWhaler	#8  Posted on 10/04/10 - 5:05 PM
Member Posts: 69 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/02/09	I'm not sure on the length, but what you are going to find as a result of rollers if you use for an extended time is depressions in the hull. I would convert ASAP.