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Rollers vs. Bunks
Mike,
To put it simply, all boats should be hauled on trailers with bunks instead of rollers. Rollers simply do not support the hull properly. However, larger/heavier boats generate a lot of friction on all-bunk trailers, so normally you will see either combination bunk/roller systems or all-roller systems. Rollers place a lot of small pressure points on the hulls, kind of like an inner-spring mattress does on your body. Eventually, your boat's hull will begin to feel like your back on a worn out mattress, sore and outta whack. Most FRP hulls are rigid enough that the lack of support would take decades to change the hull shape, however the Triumph hulls have more flex and therefore need to be properly supported.
Frank Dixon
Princess Anne Marine Service
Norfolk, VA
Owner: 2003 170 CC
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