www.iFourWinns.com

any one know where to get FW trailer replacement parts? my side bunk brackets have rusted and i need to replace them. the trailer fits a 2005 FW 214 Funship.

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2005 214 Funship 5.0 Mercruiser
2003 Yukon Denali XL

Do you mean the side guides? I'd have a welding shop fabricate new ones, they'll be better anyway. Have them use a heavier gauge of C channel than that flimsy L channel FW used. Then, just order a can of touch up spray paint from FW.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I'm with Mike on this one... you can have somebody locally fabricate and install something even better. If they are that bad I would be tempted to just remove them completely. My bowrider never had any on the trailer. I am contemplating adding something that will act more like a marker with high taillights so it will be easier for my wife to line up but she doesn't really need the side bunks.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

If the side guides were sturdier I think they actually could help ensure that the hull is centered and seats properly on the bunks, avoiding or minimizing the chance that the current pushes it to one side, resulting in a tilted boat and potentially hull contacting and damaging the fender and gelcoat. Since they bend so easily under pressure they become more of a hazard and a nuisance imo.

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2005 Horizon 250

I torched mine off because the previous owner never cleaned the boat and it needed a really good buffing, and I couldn't get my buffer behind them. I plan to make a new set that are removable for cleaning purposes Kinda miss them when the old mighty Mississippi decides to get rough and choppy. It sucks to load with 2 foot waves hitting the side of the boat. I broke a vent window on the dock last weekend.

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1989 205 Sundowner
5.0 HO OMC Cobra

Taking it to a guy tomorrow to give me a price quote. Anyone know what i should expect?

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2005 214 Funship 5.0 Mercruiser
2003 Yukon Denali XL

Got the guide-ons re fabricated locally. cost 200 bucks. picking the trailer up in a few hours. will try to post pics of before and after. thanks again for all the help guys!

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2005 214 Funship 5.0 Mercruiser
2003 Yukon Denali XL

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After



Not bad for 180 bucks!

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2005 214 Funship 5.0 Mercruiser
2003 Yukon Denali XL

I can't tell from the small pics - did he weld flanges onto the lower ends, or are the supports welded directly to the trailer? These are steel I presume? Looks like a nice job and a definite upgrade.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Yeah you can't really tell but they do have a flange welded to the lower end and are bolted to the trailer. I'm not real familiar with what you can and can't weld together but he said galvanized is nasty stuff to weld.

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2005 214 Funship 5.0 Mercruiser
2003 Yukon Denali XL

Nice man. He did a good job!!

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Jimbo
Na. Ga.

2000 170 Horizon LS
4.3GL