Haven't watched the videos yet so I have no idea if the content is any good but you're getting a thumbs up just for the stache. I'm a full beard guy but you're rocking that thing. Awesome.
I was noticing on my trailer that I would always hit the center of my trailer frame ahead of my bunks because I was often fishing in ponds with steep banks and as such it was never at an ideal angle. I made up some brackets using some plate aluminum and extended the bunks almost entirely to the winch base. Haven't dented the bottom of my Jon boat since.
I would say that having longer bunks is not a disadvantage. These are the bunks that came with the trailer when I purchased it so that is what I am working with. They could be extended if needed, but I guess the only downside would be a tripping hazard when you go to work on the boat or engine. Besides that, having longer bunks may help with launching the boat where you wouldn't have to back down into the ramp as much.
Thank you for watching the whole thing! Actually, those steel rings on the paracord loops are for my anchor poles. They are fiberglass rods that you push into the ground to anchor the boat. I feed it through the ring and the boat will swivel off the paracord loop. If I don't want to swivel, I'll put another pole in the ground and that way I'll stay exactly where I want to. I've really enjoyed having them. Inexpensive and practical for what I use them for.
I'm adjusting my new rollers. Some people say they need to touch the boat bottom of the boat and some say to adjust them 1/4 inch from the bottom. What's your opinion? THX
I personally do not like the rollers. In short, I think bunks are meant to take the weight, and rollers are for positioning the boat and not to take much or if any weight. For flat bottom boats and I guess most all boats, I like the bunks better. The rollers are a high-stress area that concentrates a force in one specific area compared to a bunk that disperses it across all the surface area of the bunk. The rollers were removing bottom paint where they were constantly supporting the boat when being stored for long periods. Even having them at the V of the boat like up near the winch. I see more people switching to a homemade DIY stop for the winch. The rollers split and become useless. I think I will remove all the rollers on my trailer. My boat is light enough to use PVC to cover any rub areas on the trailer, and wood bunks can be used on any size boat. I see some of those setups where it looks like a trailer has 20 to 30 different rollers on it and I'm sure that will work, but for my use with the jon boat, rollers have been too troublesome.
I will find out in a couple of weeks. Right now it was easier to move the boat with the engine off and having a place to grab in the center of the transom made a few things easier so I use the sps transom bracket for my handle hahaha
Makes sense. Curious how the new props will work. Thanks for the hurricane prop testing. I run 20mph with 2 guys and a fishing load. 1436 Lowe- Predator 13hp medium SPS kit.
Which paint are you referring too? If you are talking about the touch-up paint for a galvanized trailer, this is what I use - amzn.to/3ygbN2T . If that's not what you were looking for, let me know
My boat same size I had a issue just started using it finally. When the motor is on it raises the front of the boat on the trailer slightly. My winch pulls the boat up as well in the front Maybe I lower the winch ? Or raise the boat ?
The two main things I would do is make sure that the bunks extend past the transom so that the entire hull is supported and then I would position the winch so that it secures the hull down against the stop/roller. If that means you move your winch down or your stop/roller, then I would do that.
Okay I’ll do that. Basically I need to make my winch pull the boat DOWN onto the flat bumper instead of the winch being above the bumper pulling it up ?
@@coltensawyer6761 sounds about right. I would double-check the load in the boat and make sure the boat is sitting flat on the bunks first and that you aren't pulling your boat up onto the roller/bumper. If your boat is that transom heavy, you need to add some bow weight.
@@JTgatoringyeah my trailer bunks are long enough and they sit even and flat and then it doesn’t have a roller in front just a carpet bunk sideways. All adjustable. I’ll do as you said raise them all make sure even. Add front weight. Make sure the boat is winched down not pulled up ! If that doesn’t work I’ll have to figure something else out.
@@JTgatoringyeah my trailer bunks are long enough and they sit even and flat and then it doesn’t have a roller in front just a carpet bunk sideways. All adjustable. I’ll do as you said raise them all make sure even. Add front weight. Make sure the boat is winched down not pulled up ! If that doesn’t work I’ll have to figure something else out.
Well, you threw me a screw ball with that one. Totally expecting something else. Lol. Great info
Hahaha I'll be getting the Backwater videos out in a little. I still have a few things more to do with Backwater
Haven't watched the videos yet so I have no idea if the content is any good but you're getting a thumbs up just for the stache. I'm a full beard guy but you're rocking that thing. Awesome.
Haha thank you JD Wells! I'm still rocking it, just a little more trimmed and kept up haha
I was noticing on my trailer that I would always hit the center of my trailer frame ahead of my bunks because I was often fishing in ponds with steep banks and as such it was never at an ideal angle. I made up some brackets using some plate aluminum and extended the bunks almost entirely to the winch base. Haven't dented the bottom of my Jon boat since.
Solid work! That sounds like a better way of doing it. I've been running into the same issue and handled it a little differently
I always run 4 runners. 2 middle that run all the way up to the winch. (Mine was 16'). Then 2 side runners (not on each side, but the bottom sides).
Love the stache bro
Thank you 👊
Hello, thanks much for this video. First time boat owner here, and was wondering what are the disadvantages of having longer bunks ? Thanks
I would say that having longer bunks is not a disadvantage. These are the bunks that came with the trailer when I purchased it so that is what I am working with. They could be extended if needed, but I guess the only downside would be a tripping hazard when you go to work on the boat or engine. Besides that, having longer bunks may help with launching the boat where you wouldn't have to back down into the ramp as much.
Thank you for making this. Super helpful and really appreciated. Subbed.
Awesome! I'm glad this was able to help you. I greatly appreciate your support Nic, thank you
Alright now I've watched it. lol What are the paracord loops with steel rings for? Lifting I assume?
Thank you for watching the whole thing! Actually, those steel rings on the paracord loops are for my anchor poles. They are fiberglass rods that you push into the ground to anchor the boat. I feed it through the ring and the boat will swivel off the paracord loop. If I don't want to swivel, I'll put another pole in the ground and that way I'll stay exactly where I want to. I've really enjoyed having them. Inexpensive and practical for what I use them for.
@@JTgatoring Oh that's smart. Simple, inexpensive, and keeps you from rotating in the wind. Thanks!
I'm adjusting my new rollers. Some people say they need to touch the boat
bottom of the boat and some say to adjust them 1/4 inch from the bottom.
What's your opinion? THX
I personally do not like the rollers. In short, I think bunks are meant to take the weight, and rollers are for positioning the boat and not to take much or if any weight. For flat bottom boats and I guess most all boats, I like the bunks better. The rollers are a high-stress area that concentrates a force in one specific area compared to a bunk that disperses it across all the surface area of the bunk. The rollers were removing bottom paint where they were constantly supporting the boat when being stored for long periods. Even having them at the V of the boat like up near the winch. I see more people switching to a homemade DIY stop for the winch. The rollers split and become useless. I think I will remove all the rollers on my trailer. My boat is light enough to use PVC to cover any rub areas on the trailer, and wood bunks can be used on any size boat. I see some of those setups where it looks like a trailer has 20 to 30 different rollers on it and I'm sure that will work, but for my use with the jon boat, rollers have been too troublesome.
Can someone please tell me the name of the thing on the winch that’s touching the boat the black rubber one thank you in advance
It's a bow stop. You can get them as a roller or as a v-style. Search for "boat trailer bow stop" or "rubber bow y-stop or v-stop"
I see the SPS mount is back on the boat. Curious if you are going to need a new motor since you cut the shaft.
I will find out in a couple of weeks. Right now it was easier to move the boat with the engine off and having a place to grab in the center of the transom made a few things easier so I use the sps transom bracket for my handle hahaha
Makes sense. Curious how the new props will work.
Thanks for the hurricane prop testing. I run 20mph with 2 guys and a fishing load. 1436 Lowe- Predator 13hp medium SPS kit.
I'm excited about the props too and that's awesome! Good for you. That's a great speed!
What kind of paint is that? I didn't see it in the description, my trailer needs touch ups
Which paint are you referring too? If you are talking about the touch-up paint for a galvanized trailer, this is what I use - amzn.to/3ygbN2T . If that's not what you were looking for, let me know
@@JTgatoring that's it thank you
My boat same size I had a issue just started using it finally. When the motor is on it raises the front of the boat on the trailer slightly. My winch pulls the boat up as well in the front Maybe I lower the winch ? Or raise the boat ?
The two main things I would do is make sure that the bunks extend past the transom so that the entire hull is supported and then I would position the winch so that it secures the hull down against the stop/roller. If that means you move your winch down or your stop/roller, then I would do that.
Okay I’ll do that. Basically I need to make my winch pull the boat DOWN onto the flat bumper instead of the winch being above the bumper pulling it up ?
@@coltensawyer6761 sounds about right. I would double-check the load in the boat and make sure the boat is sitting flat on the bunks first and that you aren't pulling your boat up onto the roller/bumper. If your boat is that transom heavy, you need to add some bow weight.
@@JTgatoringyeah my trailer bunks are long enough and they sit even and flat and then it doesn’t have a roller in front just a carpet bunk sideways. All adjustable. I’ll do as you said raise them all make sure even. Add front weight. Make sure the boat is winched down not pulled up ! If that doesn’t work I’ll have to figure something else out.
@@JTgatoringyeah my trailer bunks are long enough and they sit even and flat and then it doesn’t have a roller in front just a carpet bunk sideways. All adjustable. I’ll do as you said raise them all make sure even. Add front weight. Make sure the boat is winched down not pulled up ! If that doesn’t work I’ll have to figure something else out.