Blue98RF19 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, jh141 said: Been looking at my trailer and some others on the web. I think your tongue may be long enough to get things much better. I have seen many trailers now that you got me looking that have the bow stop/winch stand mounted front of the A- frame. I saw one trailer that had a roller mounted where the back of the tongue mounts to the cross bar to protect the front of the boat from ever hitting any metal. If it were me and I had to make this trailer work for now (feel free to completely ignore me, I am going by pics) I would remove the spare tire mount and tongue jack. I would winch the boat forward until I get the proper tongue weight (10 percent of total weight) and then reconfigure the tire mount, winch stand and bunks so all is clear and happy. I think you can get that done with the length of tongue you currently have at no expense which means happy wife and more cash for fishing. The tip of the bow of my boat is only 4 feet back from the tip of my trailer. I have a factory rigged Ameritral. Just my Opinion, maybe it will help LOL Yeah I like this option. Do I need to have the boat off the trailer for all these bunk adjustments or just jack it up off the trailer? I was thinking about parking it at a friends dock and working in the trailer w/out the boat on there at home. Measuring how much farther forward the winch moves and moving the bunks the same distance 🤷🏾♂️. Nothing to it but to do , it just trying to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Don't over think it. I replaced all my bunks using a floor jack with the boat on the trailer. Did not have a friend with a dock, LOL Move the Winch stand first, With the winch pull the boat forward on the trailer to get the best compromise of the right tongue weight and best fit. Now make that position permanent. Be careful to not let the front of the hull hit the trailer when moving forward. You will likely have to raise the front of the bunks or put a pad or roller up there to protect the hull. Do not guess, move the boat and check the tongue weight. It would be much easier to finalize the adjustments with no boat there, but now you have to be take it on the road...make sure it will travel safe. Take pics. show off your hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Actually I would keep it on the trailer. Move the winch forward to just in front of the frame. Keep an eye on the keel and trim tabs. If possible just winch it forward on the bunks until you get the tongue weight right. Install winch post up tight and adjust the bunks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue98RF19 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, jh141 said: Don't over think it. I replaced all my bunks using a floor jack with the boat on the trailer. Did not have a friend with a dock, LOL Move the Winch stand first, With the winch pull the boat forward on the trailer to get the best compromise of the right tongue weight and best fit. Now make that position permanent. Be careful to not let the front of the hull hit the trailer when moving forward. You will likely have to raise the front of the bunks or put a pad or roller up there to protect the hull. Do not guess, move the boat and check the tongue weight. It would be much easier to finalize the adjustments with no boat there, but now you have to be take it on the road...make sure it will travel safe. Take pics. show off your hard work 33 minutes ago, smilemaker said: Actually I would keep it on the trailer. Move the winch forward to just in front of the frame. Keep an eye on the keel and trim tabs. If possible just winch it forward on the bunks until you get the tongue weight right. Install winch post up tight and adjust the bunks. Makes sense but winching it forward dry on the trailer ain’t gonna happen. It’s a 23 year old boat and I’m worried that front bow eye would rip right through the hull. I know that shouldn’t be the case but it is what it is. It’s on the list of issues to address but I’m on the trailer issue at the moment. My other option is to take it to a local trailer repair and supply shop and see what their opinion is to remedy the issue. They will also have any replacement parts I might need if any hardware is rusty, rotted, or missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 If access to a ramp is easy tow it to the ramp move your winch back her in and pull it forward. Get out of the way and check tongue weight. I would think that it will slide easier than you think at the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 21 hours ago, jh141 said: Been looking at my trailer and some others on the web. I think your tongue may be long enough to get things much better. I have seen many trailers now that you got me looking that have the bow stop/winch stand mounted front of the A- frame. I saw one trailer that had a roller mounted where the back of the tongue mounts to the cross bar to protect the front of the boat from ever hitting any metal. If it were me and I had to make this trailer work for now (feel free to completely ignore me, I am going by pics) I would remove the spare tire mount and tongue jack. I would winch the boat forward until I get the proper tongue weight (10 percent of total weight) and then reconfigure the tire mount, winch stand and bunks so all is clear and happy. I think you can get that done with the length of tongue you currently have at no expense which means happy wife and more cash for fishing. x2 My winch stand in in front of the A with no real issues. The only drawback for me is I can not drop the tailgate all the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Different trailer and boat but… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue98RF19 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Alright fellers I think I got it done. I moved the winch/bow stop in front of the A part (14”). Raised the keel/ center bunks up in the front so I didn’t hit the end of the tongue with the keel. Moved the main bunks ahead 14” and up in the front to account for the raised center bunks. Did it all with the boat off the trailer so wasn’t bad at all. Much more tongue weight now and it trailers much better and don’t hear any hitch slop sounds. THANKS TO ALL HERE who offered advice helped me figure it out. I only posted here cause I knew the Maverick family of boaters would be help a fellow mgb owner out. Thx again!!!! Ps gonna add a keel roller at the end of the tongue just for good measure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Very Nice Job, It looks Great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jh141 said: Very Nice Job, It looks Great! x2 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Looking good A few tips Your boat has recessed trim tabs so I would check clearance on the bunks. You do no want weight on them. Give enough clearance so even if down they do not hit the bunk. Sometimes it is a matter of trimming the bunk to an angle. Use it for a while but when backing up be aware when turning hard. The boat and winch are closer to the car. If length is needed new tongue is under 200 dollars and cheaper than body work on the car. The extra length may make loading and unloading easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue98RF19 Posted August 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 hours ago, smilemaker said: Looking good A few tips Your boat has recessed trim tabs so I would check clearance on the bunks. You do no want weight on them. Give enough clearance so even if down they do not hit the bunk. Sometimes it is a matter of trimming the bunk to an angle. Use it for a while but when backing up be aware when turning hard. The boat and winch are closer to the car. If length is needed new tongue is under 200 dollars and cheaper than body work on the car. The extra length may make loading and unloading easier. That’s a good idea for the end of the bunks. I have a slight adjustment to make on the winch so once that’s done I’ll cut the end of those bunks at an angle. Thx 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 11:41 PM, Blue98RF19 said: Definitely got some uneven tire wear happening. Just repowered the boat I think my wife might have a conniption if I say I want a get a different trailer So you'll need a new wife and a new trailer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue98RF19 Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, knotthereelworld said: So you'll need a new wife and a new trailer? No the trailer is good now so…… 🤷🏾♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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