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Location: Grand Rapids MN | I wanted to get some feedback from people who own/use a bunk trailer from Lund (guessing they are Shorelander as the rollers). I recently bought an 1850XS Impact with a roller trailer and I am just not a fan of some of the "nuances" of a roller but I am wondering if I switch to their bunk am I opening up another can.
1) Do their bunk trailers center well, especially with side current?
2) Does the boat drift off without the huge bow drop onto the front roller?
3) Do they sit lower than their roller counterpart? This roller trailer is like a 4x4 frame with how much higher it sits compared to my old bunk.
I really just can't get used to laying over the TM and hanging down to work the winch and flip the release lever with the other hand while unloading. Would rather just unhook, jump in, and get dumped off. Same for loading, drive up, shut it off, jump out, and hook up my straps. Plus I noticed it doesn't like any kind of side current or I touch the guide bunks that are 2" from each side. Couple nice scuffs from them already. I am sure I will eventually get used to it but it is more screwing around. Spent enough time at landings watching others and kind of knew what I was getting myself into but one never knows until they do it themselves. Dealer talked me into this trailer so hopefully they work with me on it.
In the end looking for feedback on Lund's bunk trailers and not a huge debate on which is better. I am just hoping people who have similar size boats with bunks can share their thoughts.
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Location: SE WISCONSIN | I have a 1875 impact sport on a Lund bunk trailer ( shorelander )
1. It centers it self very good once you figure out how deep to put it in the water.( as long as ramp is straight )
2. It slides off with out huge bow drop.
3. It does sit high on the trailer I never saw a impact on a roller so I can't tell you if its lower or not.
Edited by R code 8/31/2015 10:07 AM
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Location: Hayward, WI | I've never had a Lund so I can't comment on that, but I have experienced rollers vs bunks on a Sea Nymph and Alumacraft. Both boats had rollers and I switched them out. I just bought brackets and made bunks myself. Not being an expert, they may not have been setup totally correct, but I liked them better.
Like you said, I found it to be a pain to stay hooked up to back in, unhook and launch. Then load onto the trailer, keep motor in gear, hook up and winch up, turn motor off... yada yada.
My custom bunks on the two boats I had didn't center GREAT, but they did seem to center better than the rollers. My Tuffy 1760 on a bunk trailer (4 bunk trailer) is awesome. Might be the hull, might be the trailer. Probably a combination of the two.
I'd say in general, a bunk will center better than rollers, and if your launches are deep enough, is much less hassle to unload and load. |
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| I dont have a Lund either but I went from a roller to a bunk trailer and will never go back. Bow drop depends on the launch. |
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| Bunks all the way! My neighbor bought a new 19' Alaskan on a roller trailer. He's converting after one experience at the launch yesterday.
I would look at the size trailer provided with that boat. Most times, the default trailer is sized to just make the minimum weight of the boat and motor. I size or two up and you'll get a wider trailer and the boat will sit lower. |
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Location: NE Ohio | i've never seen a trailer with bunks drop a boat on the concrete at the ramp, i've seen trailers with rollers do it 3 times!!!!!!! i know its user error but why take any chances? i've always had bunks and love them. once you figure out how deep to put the trailer (top of the fender for me) power loading is a breeze. i would say always have 4 bunks on the trailer instead of only 2. just for the insurance factor if not for any other reason. |
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Location: Elroy, Wisconsin | I have a Lund roller trailer for my impact...Hate it. PITA everytime at the ramp. How much trouble is it to convert to bunks?
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Location: Watersmeet, Michigan | I had a roller trailer once but will never go back since they're just too hard on the boat.
I went with bunks on my 1675 Impact and like it overall, but the boat does not center well on the trailer. No big deal with two guys, but a pain when fishing alone. With the exception of a couple very shallow launches, I've had no problems launching.
Fr. K
Edited by Yooper Padre 9/15/2015 6:36 AM
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Location: Grand Rapids MN | Well I talked with the dealer and they ordered me a bunk but it's costing me $500 ($200 for licensing and $300 for the trailer). Guess even if I ordered the bunk when I bought the boat I still would have paid extra as this is "next years" stock.
I took the guide bunks off my roller as they were just so tight that any side drift I would bump them while straightening out and leave scuff marks. I've been able to get the boat centered and load it fine but it hasn't been challenging weather or conditions. It's a good trailer and I see the usefulness but for 99% of the lakes I fish I still would prefer not dangling over my terrova. I have another 3 weeks with it and hopefully the Shorelander bunk is a nice trailer and fits my style more! |
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| For those with rollers that don't like running the winch over the front check out the drotto launch system. I put one one my new to me 2006 pro v this year after only a few launches and the boat wanting to roll off the trailer. It is truly the best thing I have purchased for the boat. Makes loading and unloading a breeze. I can see the benefits of a bunk but I am used to rollers and like the ease of unloading at shallow accesses. |
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Location: Grand Rapids MN | Man, if I knew about this a few weeks ago I may have went that system and saved a few hundred. Seems like a good compromise for us that don't like winching 1000' of strap or doing hand stands to reach the straps and winch handle. Pretty nice idea and they must know their target market! |
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