Changing from Bunk Boards to Rollers for Hunter 170

[Mustangricky]

I have a Venture Sailboat trailer and am thinking of changing from bunk boards to rollers on my trailer. Where I live we have seaplane ramps going into the water; not boat ramps so they are not very steep. Has anyone ever done this? Does it have the potential of damaging the hull of the boat? Would love to hear some opinions on this.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Rollers have a tendency to indent the hull. Depends on a fixed or swing keel

 

[Mustangricky]

Hunter 170 1999; ACP. Yes it has had cracks but i’m finding success than the repairs. I’m curious if rollers will have a huge negative affect on the ACP.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

I have seen it do so. Former dealer who introduced the 170

 

[Mustangricky]

I have seen it do so. Former dealer who introduced the 170

I have been wondering if perhaps epoxying Trex deck onto the bunk boards would make it just slide a little easier getting on the trailer?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

not sure about Trex but wood does bend to conform to the shape of the hull. Smooth outdoor carpet is what I used on treated lumber