[OMC-Boats] Trailer Issue

The older trailers were built like tanks and as they age will get less
reliable. I have an old trailer under a Rogue that I can't even get tires
for anymore and changing hubs and axles is a waste of time when I need to be
working or playing with the boat - so take my advice and get a nice new
submersible aluminum tandem axle trailer without brakes. You deserve it!
That old trailer and one of the Rogues on top it are headed for Boat Angel
auction. Nice boat with the usual issues - needs new floor and engine wiring
and seat covers but has good hull and all the parts are there including the
plastic running/anchor lights. They were taken off 25 years ago and stored
indoors! Tom K.
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> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:47:42 -0500
> From: "Lks@..." <lks@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Captain Hook
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
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> I don't want to start a raging debate over bunks vs rollers. Each have
> their pros and cons and are influenced by regional ramp conditions.
>
> What I have observed is this: Look at the specific locations where
> your OMC boat is supported when sitting on it's trailer. Typically you
> want decent lengthwise support under the weight of the engine (on
> sterndrives) stringers. The factory trailers support the keel and the
> rear transom only.
>
> Pn the factory trailers OMC boats had to sit above the tire/wheel/
> fender. This made tilting and rolling more practical than more modern
> bunked designs that facilitate off-floating more easily.
>
> I don't think we've collected enough info as a group to know if we've
> experienced the dreaded hook.
>
> Lee K. Shuster
> 801-232-3337
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> On Mar 7, 2010, at 12:29 AM, Peter Crowl <finboats@...> wrote:
>
>> I awoke to a nasty head cold and was good for nothing all day -
>> except noodling around the 'net. Something I read on Lee's site in
>> the OMC Trailers section caught my eye .. "relatively poor hull
>> support via minimum roller coverage"
>>
>> I'm well aware of hull damage that results from a boat sitting
>> improperly supported on a trailer or lift. IME rollers are worse at
>> causing damage than bunks.
>>
>> Is this a problem on the OMC hulls or are they so well built that it
>> isn't much of an issue?
>> Is it more prevalent on factory trailers vs aftermarket - or vice
>> versa - or the same? If deflection has occurred in your hull have
>> you been able to correct it?
>> Since I'm in the shopping phase of this journey any input will be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Peter
>> With a head full of Benedryl
>> in Denver
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:22:33 -0800 (PST)
> From: BLDFW <bldfw@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Captain Hook
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
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> On my boat, I didn't like the way the side rollers were indenting the hull
> and given how much a two axle trailer can hop around under bad road
> conditions, I didn't want to further exacerbate an already questionable
> condition so I opted to install carpeted bunks in lieu of rollers.? The
> boat centers itself usually before I'm at the top of the ramp.
>
> -Bill
> Dallas, TX
> 1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 - OMC Sterndrive
> http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
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>
> --- On Tue, 3/9/10, Lks@... <lks@...> wrote:
>
> From: Lks@... <lks@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Captain Hook
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
> <omc-boats@...>
> Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 9:47 AM
>
> I don't want to start a raging debate over bunks vs rollers. Each have
> their pros and cons and are influenced by regional ramp conditions.
>
> What I have observed is this: Look at the specific locations where your
> OMC boat is supported when sitting on it's trailer. Typically you want
> decent lengthwise support under the weight of the engine (on sterndrives)
> stringers. The factory trailers support the keel and the rear transom
> only.
>
> Pn the factory trailers OMC boats had to sit above the tire/wheel/fender.
> This made tilting and rolling more practical than more modern bunked
> designs that facilitate off-floating more easily.
>
> I don't think we've collected enough info as a group to know if we've
> experienced the dreaded hook.
>
> Lee K. Shuster
> 801-232-3337
>
> On Mar 7, 2010, at 12:29 AM, Peter Crowl <finboats@...> wrote:
>
>> I awoke to a nasty head cold and was good for nothing all day - except
>> noodling around the 'net. Something I read on Lee's site in the OMC
>> Trailers section caught my eye .. "relatively poor hull support via
>> minimum roller coverage"
>>
>> I'm well aware of hull damage that results from a boat sitting improperly
>> supported? on a trailer or lift. IME rollers are worse at causing damage
>> than bunks.
>>
>> Is this a problem on the OMC hulls or are they so well built that it
>> isn't much of an issue?
>> Is it more prevalent on factory trailers vs aftermarket? - or vice
>> versa - or the same?? If deflection has occurred in your hull have you
>> been able to correct it?
>> Since I'm in the shopping phase of this journey any input will be greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Peter
>> With a head full of Benedryl
>> in Denver
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