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Waterboy
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Initially Posted - 03/19/2004 : 11:18:44

While adjusting the supports on my trailer, I noticed the hull would indent (esp. near the stern) when I increased pressure on that particular support. This leads me to wonder about the implications of long term storage on trailers and/or stands, and similarly the forces involved with much towing, especially with a bunch of stuff in the boat.

The bunks on the trailer are 10' 2"x6" 's. I ought to replace the boards while I'm doing all this trailer stuff anyway ... could I go with 2"x8" 's or larger (prob'ly get tough to bend into shape...?). Any special 'flexy' wood available? How about adding a second row of bunks 'tween the keel slot and existing bunk? Is this something I should be concerned with or not worry about?

Thanks ... !

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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 11:22:11

edited to correct typos .... 'zer a spellcheck on this thing? *heh*

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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 12:21:30

I've noticed the same indenting of the hull from the trailer bunks but in my case it has been at the bow end. I think the bunks were set up just a little too much inboard. A couple of inches more outboard and they would be on the hull/ballast tank joint which is much sturdier than just the hull. You can feel the difference by rapping on the hull with your knuckles. You might want to consider moving your bunks if possible. On the other hand, my '95 has spent the last nine years on the trailer (except for sailing, of course

) and the hull has not suffered any damage from the indents.

Fred Flemming
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 16:21:49

Waterboy,

I had a trailer custom built by Triad for my 1999 C250K. Since it's a keel model and I don't float the boat off the trailer, my trailer has pads instead of boards. But I also experience the same indentations if I snug the supports up too tight.

I've stored the boat on the trailer all winter the past four years with no ill effects so far. The builder went so far as to get the line drawings from Catalina to build the trailer, so I tend to believe that the supports were put in the right places. I'd have to assume that Catalina may be off a bit with their placement of the hull support pieces/stringers. Since I have no way to move the support pads fore or aft, I'm can only make sure that I don't place too much pressure on the thin fiberglass hull. I drive very slow and carefully to and from the marina each season.

I'll be interested to see what others have to say on this matter. Good topic.

Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 20:49:07

My 98 250wb (#370) came with a tandem axel trailer built by Trail-Rite. The two bunks are @ 12' 2x6 with just carpeting which after all these years needs to be replaced. Our boat is on the trailer from 1st of Dec. through mid April and I have never noticed any indent on the hull.

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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 23:50:20

I have a DHM trailer and it only has 3 supports and I have dents at all three supports. The bunks are not parallel to the frame; they start up front on the inside and go to the outer edge of the frame at the back. The back edge of the bunk is actually above the water line. I asked Kent at Catalina about proper bunk placement and he told me Catalina does not have any recommendations for bunk placements for the 250. They have drawings for a cradle but not for trailers. He told me each trailer manufacture makes their own design. Catalina suggested that you contact the trailer manufacture as to how they designed their trailer. I am also thinking about adding a second set of bunks. As thin as these hulls are and as heavy as these boats are I would think they need more to sit on. On an earlier post I was trying to get information from someone whom has a boat on a trailer, which doesn’t have any of these problems but have not gotten any reply.
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