Bunk Trailer or Roller Trailer??

[wdmso]

When I bought my boat was going to go bunk the owner at eagle marine made a good point He said Bunks are cheaper than roller trailer by around 500-800 buck and most southern states use bunks Butthey have smaller tides 1-2 feet at the ramp in the Northeast ramp tides can be 4-10 feet making it harder to float on a bunk. and steeper ramps I went roller with torsion axles no bouncing flys off and on. the trailer neither is a bad choice

[jasonsnova]

Originally Posted by wdmso

When I bought my boat was going to go bunk the owner at eagle marine made a good point He said Bunks are cheaper than roller trailer by around 500-800 buck and most southern states use bunks Butthey have smaller tides 1-2 feet at the ramp in the Northeast ramp tides can be 4-10 feet making it harder to float on a bunk. and steeper ramps I went roller with torsion axles no bouncing flys off and on. the trailer neither is a bad choice

that's a very good point....but gotta tell ya no way im reeling up my boat onto rollers on a steep ramp.....just way to heavy.
I think rollers are better for shorter lighter boats.

[zacs]

Originally Posted by jasonsnova

that's a very good point....but gotta tell ya no way im reeling up my boat onto rollers on a steep ramp.....just way to heavy.
I think rollers are better for shorter lighter boats.

if my boat was any heavier I would get an electric winch.

And to Buzz's comment about powering on, I would disagree. I come in at a high idle. if there is someone there, they can clip me on and take up slack before I roll back down. it is maybe 3 seconds of a high idle. can't be done solo.

The guys that I see powering on are guys with bunks trying to power assist because they can't get their boats floated all the way on........ full blast, white water rooster tail.

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by zacs

The guys that I see powering on are guys with bunks trying to power assist because they can't get their boats floated all the way on........ full blast, white water rooster tail.

You must go to different ramps, I have never witnessed a bunk guy powering on? I go a lot to 3 different MA ramps with real wooden docks, 8-10ft tidal swings, not RI sand ramps?

[Guppy]

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You gotta launch Carnegie Abbey at least once,,, it's like belonging to a private club,,, wear a tie

[Liv2Fish]

Originally Posted by Guppy

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You gotta launch Carnegie Abbey at least once,,, it's like belonging to a private club,,, wear a tie

This place? http://carnegienewport.com/amenities-yacht-club.asp

I don't think they'd let me in, certainly not a second time. Although, I did attend a polo match in New Port a few weeks ago, which was actually a very good time and short money. My kids got a kick out of the "sweaty slap".

[wdmso]

Originally Posted by Liv2Fish

This place? http://carnegienewport.com/amenities-yacht-club.asp

I don't think they'd let me in, certainly not a second time. Although, I did attend a polo match in New Port a few weeks ago, which was actually a very good time and short money. My kids got a kick out of the "sweaty slap".

Its a public ramp they don't like to advertise that fact much easier than
carrs point steep ass Ramp

[bassballer]

Originally Posted by Guppy

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You gotta launch Carnegie Abbey at least once,,, it's like belonging to a private club,,, wear a tie

I told you! somedays you even have your own launch assistant when the gaurd is bored.

Side note I played the colf course on monday

ive always used a bunk trailer. I have the two narow bunks in front and my v hull slides right in with ease and balances the boat everytime. Never really had an issue with that. Ive actually never launched with rollers so cant compare.

[Fly Rod]

if I powered on to my bunks, I'd be in the back of the truck....twice a year I slid the boat off and on and being handicapped I had no problem handling the 26 footer alone.

when I had rollers and a power winch I had to grab the bow and guide it to center...