Bunk Rollers for O'Day 222

[Jim]

Does anyone have experience using bunk rollers vs. boards ? Getting our 1986 O'day 222 on and off a trailer is a bit of a stuggle with the current bunk boards - I was thinking about installing some bunk rollers. Having a centerboard trunk design is great for sailing in shallow water, but the extra heigth on the trailer makes launching and pulling-out a chore.The boat spends most of it's time now on a trailer equipt with bunk boards, and is put in and out of the water about every other weekend. I am worried that bunk rollers might not be as safe to the hull as the boards, and that since they are straight (rather than the time-curved boards) not fit and hold the boat as well - any experiences ?Jim

 

[Brian]

Bunk Rollers

Jim, I also have a 86 O'day 222, and i have bunk rollers on the trailer. I have noticed some hull depressions from the rollers if the boat is not straight. I was able to adjust the rollers and add guide bunks for the centerboard that took care of the issue and also made the job a little easier. Brian

 

[SailTrinkka@aol.com]

Bunk rollers for 1986 O'Day 222--Jim

Jim, I have the same year and make boat as you. I got it at the Boston Boat Show. It came with a single axle LoadRite trailer Model#19-2500s It has raised roller bunks and two 2"by2" square galv.32" long that have 4 holes in each for 18" 5/8" steel pins for 12" amber rollers for the keel.The rollers are spaced 7 1/2" appart. My boat practically flys off the trailer. Make no mistake,these boats have a sturdy hull, and can take a roller trailer. Joe Alves Taunton, Ma.