www.iFourWinns.com

Thanks for sharing the info.

I am just dam glad I live/boat in Gods country!!!

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2000 248 5.7L DP
'92, '94 SXI 750, '08 STX 15F, '12 Ultra LX 300
Videos

Yes, it certainly can be done. The best would be to have a dealer do it that is already familiar with the gray water systems on the particular brand of boats. This means that a ocean or Great Lakes dealer (for example) will be at a bit of a disadvantage in doing the work, but not that they couldn't figure it out.

I had quotes for between $1000 and $1500 for the 268 Vistas.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

Thanks Gordon -- considering it's a 550+ option when new, that sounds pretty reasonable to be added later (thanks to the labor charges).

Now, back to the purpose of the thread -- bucks or rollers.

Winner = bunks.

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

Interesting discussion guys. Until I bought my first American boat a few years ago, I had never heard of a "bunk" trailer. All Australian boats are on roller trailers right up to a 28 footer I had. Never had any trouble with rollers and I reckon they are a lot easier to winch onto on a shallow beach.

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Brian
2006 Horizon 220
350mpi Mercruiser
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8

Brian.....

I've had both and, yes, a roller does allow you to do some rolling off and winching on in shallow water. A bunk with a heavy boat, requires the boat to be floating for either on or off if you want to use the winch at all. A bunk trailer will typically sit the boat lower on the trailer, which helps with low water launching. A bunk also supports the hull better, so if the boat lives on the trailer (especially a heavy boat), a bunk is better.

I would only choose a roller if it was likely that I would be launching/retrieving in shallow water ... and I would want lots of rollers to support the hull.

Of course, another person will have an alternate argument in favor of his/her favorite trailer type.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner