Bunk rollers on trailer

[Nubeee]

Thinking about adding rollers to my bunks?
I’m thinking about using “Skateboard” trucks and wheels. I was going to use around 5-7 on each side and use the old school wider style wheel.. Good or bad idea?

 

[Ankeneyou]

I guess the first question is why do u need rollers?

 

[noviceskier]

I guess the first question is why do u need rollers?

I guess having trouble getting ski off trailer. I haven't really had any issue with my bunks excluding when the water is really low since our dam is closed during winter.

 

[Nubeee]

I need new bunks for sure and thought for a few more dollars why not. I could build this for around $250 and thought it would look nice.

 

[noviceskier]

I need new bunks for sure and thought for a few more dollars why not. I could build this for around $250 and thought it would look nice.

If that is the case I would just stick with the bunks imo

 

[mikidymac]

Look up trailer bunk glides. Easier, cheaper and no bearings to rust. One person can slide a 3 seater on and off easily.

 

[Ankeneyou]

Not sure where u are, but roller trailers seem to be huge in the UK. I dont get it though, they put pressure points on the hull and there simply is no need unless you launch at an extremely shallow ramp.

 

[Nubeee]

I also store my seadoo on a cart I figured it would be easier to transfer

 

[LakesideRec]

Skateboard wheels use plain steel bearings that are not all that waterproof. They will eventually rust up and not turn well. You will want something without steel bearings.

 

[Rikky001]

If you want easy slide, install teflon strips.
Most people I know they tried rollers, pvc pipe, teflon and all came back to normal bunks after they dropped the ski on the ramp.
I prefer normal bunks, ski sits more stable when trailering around too. I have to launch/ recover in very shallow water most of the times and launching can be a bit difficult sometimes but recovery is always with the winch, no issue.

 

[Arkie Bob]

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