Roller bunk trailer
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- Deckhand
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Roller bunk trailer
I did a quick search and did not turn up any results does anyone know If it is feasible or has done a roller bunk trailer for the Mac 26X, it would certainly stop the Mac bump problem.
- kurz
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
Interesting topic. But why you do the macbump? I never. Whats where is the problem without macbump?
- Jimmyt
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
The Mac bump plants the bow firmly in the trailer V-block. Arguments for it that I can recall: This puts the weight further forward on the trailer - increasing tongue weight. Stiffens the trailer by using the bow to resist some of the tongue load.
Like you - I've never done it, and so far have had no problems.
I believe Sumner orTomfoolery engineered an adjustable V-block mount to eliminate the need to bump. I will likely go this route when I get some time. I just don't like to see the bow 3" back from the v-block. It doesn't bother me enough to bump though.
Like you - I've never done it, and so far have had no problems.
I believe Sumner orTomfoolery engineered an adjustable V-block mount to eliminate the need to bump. I will likely go this route when I get some time. I just don't like to see the bow 3" back from the v-block. It doesn't bother me enough to bump though.
- Chinook
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
I like doing the bump, so I can enjoy the startled looks on faces in the boat ramp area when I accelerate and then slam on the brakes.
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- Chief Steward
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
I've found the macbump useful when doing the bottom paint. Mine slid forward the perfect amount to get the spots where the bunks were.
- BOAT
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
pure geniusbeechkingd wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 3:34 am I've found the macbump useful when doing the bottom paint. Mine slid forward the perfect amount to get the spots where the bunks were.
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Re: Roller bunk trailer
Make sure to have a "bow chain" and the winch connected as i have seen boats with roller bunks dump boats on the ramp.