I am interested in a Seafox 236 WA and have a question about the trailer and
launching. I have a friend who has a Seafox 236 WA and he has had a very
tough time trying to get a roller trailer and then a combination roller/bunk
to launch properly. That big deep v hull which is great once in the water
seems to always bury itself in the front of the trailer whether it's a
roller or a bunk. The roller was always problematic due to the chines
getting caught. Then the combination roller in the rear and bunk in the
front seems to put all the weight on the front bunk and with the hard top
and frame there is a lot of weight. Trying to launch is a grind for 4'-5'
until the boat gets off the front bunk.

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should they
be setup?

"Lance Osojnicki" wrote:
Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward?

Yes, I've owned a couple 24' Seabirds. I used a galvanized Sportsman
trailer that had a roller setup under the keel that could be raised an
inch (+/-) by using a lever at the front of the trailer. This raised
the boat off the keel pads (and off the very short aft bunks) so that
it would easily roll on or off the trailer. Worked like a champ for
years. I don't know if that type trailer is built anymore. Last time I
shopped, all I could find were bunk type float on trailers. What a
shame.

Are bunk trailers the way to go?

Not in my humble opinion. But I don't think you'll have much choice if
you shop for a new one.

Rick

"Lance Osojnicki" wrote in message
...
I am interested in a Seafox 236 WA and have a question about the trailer
and
launching. I have a friend who has a Seafox 236 WA and he has had a very
tough time trying to get a roller trailer and then a combination
roller/bunk
to launch properly. That big deep v hull which is great once in the water
seems to always bury itself in the front of the trailer whether it's a
roller or a bunk. The roller was always problematic due to the chines
getting caught. Then the combination roller in the rear and bunk in the
front seems to put all the weight on the front bunk and with the hard top
and frame there is a lot of weight. Trying to launch is a grind for 4'-5'
until the boat gets off the front bunk.

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should
they
be setup?


I used to launch/load a 26 Mako all the time with no trouble.

The key was:

I had a "float on" trailer.
I used a ramp that was the perfect angle and very deep. I had
to totally submerge the trailer.

The angle of the ramp is crucial. I had lots of trouble with that same
boat/trailer
at other ramps that were slightly less grade.


db

I have a 20' CC Corsair that has a deep hull as well. I have to
submerge the trailer when launching and retrieving.My trailer has 2
bunks, but they're roller equipped; as well as the keel rollers. I
need those pipes for the ends to guide the boat in. This is always a
bitch, cause you cant see the trailer that well. On a lighter note,
I'm glad I have a stout vehicle to launch with. I've seen cars dragged
into the drink on wet ramps...lol.

On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:51 -0400, "Lance Osojnicki"
wrote:

I am interested in a Seafox 236 WA and have a question about the trailer and
launching. I have a friend who has a Seafox 236 WA and he has had a very
tough time trying to get a roller trailer and then a combination roller/bunk
to launch properly. That big deep v hull which is great once in the water
seems to always bury itself in the front of the trailer whether it's a
roller or a bunk. The roller was always problematic due to the chines
getting caught. Then the combination roller in the rear and bunk in the
front seems to put all the weight on the front bunk and with the hard top
and frame there is a lot of weight. Trying to launch is a grind for 4'-5'
until the boat gets off the front bunk.

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should they
be setup?

Be sure to lubricate the rollers!

Trend in Australia for larger towable boats is to go all teflon pads.
NO rollers at all!!
Fix them on with countersunk screws, easy to replace.
Doesn't matter where the boat enters the trailer or what angle, start
winching & it auto centres.
Main thing is to NOT put your trailer too far in the water, let the teflon
straighten the boat.
Local charter chap has his 25' outfit setup like this and easily loads it in
seconds all by himself.
Just one BIG BIG warning. NEVER undo the front chain & unhook the winch
strap prior to backing down the ramp.
Surely teflon trailers are in your country by now?



"John H." wrote in message
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On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:51 -0400, "Lance Osojnicki"
wrote:

I am interested in a Seafox 236 WA and have a question about the trailer
and
launching. I have a friend who has a Seafox 236 WA and he has had a very
tough time trying to get a roller trailer and then a combination
roller/bunk
to launch properly. That big deep v hull which is great once in the water
seems to always bury itself in the front of the trailer whether it's a
roller or a bunk. The roller was always problematic due to the chines
getting caught. Then the combination roller in the rear and bunk in the
front seems to put all the weight on the front bunk and with the hard top
and frame there is a lot of weight. Trying to launch is a grind for 4'-5'
until the boat gets off the front bunk.

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should
they
be setup?

Be sure to lubricate the rollers!

Lance Osojnicki wrote:
I am interested in a Seafox 236 WA and have a question about the trailer
and launching. I have a friend who has a Seafox 236 WA and he has had a
very tough time trying to get a roller trailer and then a combination
roller/bunk to launch properly. That big deep v hull which is great once
in the water seems to always bury itself in the front of the trailer
whether it's a roller or a bunk. The roller was always problematic due
to the chines getting caught. Then the combination roller in the rear
and bunk in the front seems to put all the weight on the front bunk and
with the hard top and frame there is a lot of weight. Trying to launch
is a grind for 4'-5' until the boat gets off the front bunk.

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should
they be setup?

Is it a very shallow ramp? I've launched boats that size without a
problem at a good ramp - float it off, float it on. The only need for a
bow roller was to keep the boat straight.

Dan

On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:51 -0400, "Lance Osojnicki"
wrote:

Has anyone had successful experiences launching a 23' 4500lb deep v boat
with a very deep v forward? Are bunk trailers the way to go? How should they
be setup?

The simple answer to your problem is that the trailer's rollers or
rollers/bunk combination aren't set up properly.

I launch and recover my nephew's 23 CC Hydra-Sports just fine. The
rollers have to be set up so they don't interfer with the chines and
on the hull, not the chines. That will probably require jacking the
boat up, using an impact wrench and move the roller frames on the
trailer to their proper position.

The roller/bunk combination is meant to be a drive-on trailer and if
you are having problems with that, it's not set up properly.

Either that, or you don't know how to properly load/launch the boat
off the trailer.

No offense meant there by the way - not everyone knows how to do it
properly.

not everyone knows how to do it properly.

Ask my Wife....she'll tell you different...lol