Islander Trailer Setup

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Even for a short trip, you should make sure that as mentioned the main weight is on the main bunks and not the forward ones. Assuming it is easy to lower/raise the forward bunks, I would make sure they are lower than the hull will sit and then snug them up to the hull after hauling the boat
 

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My target bunks are set about 18" apart in the front and about 30" in the back. My trailer is built a little different than yours, but that will at least give you an idea as to the angle I have. My target bunks are about 5-6' long.
 
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Thanks. I'll have wrenches and a small sledge to coax anything that needs it. Picking up the boat on Wednesday. I'll that some pics. Thanks y'all.
 

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It’s not that complicated. Two axel trailer, E rated radial tires. Make sure your wheel bearing are good.

I do 1,300 mile round trip every year. F150 to and from Cape May and Islamorada. Uneventful. Bring spares, tools and bottle jack.

if you want a guarantee contact Boat US.
 

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Thanks. No problem towing. Truckdriver for 35 years. Just hoping the trailer is set up correctly. Brand new venture COM8800. Pulling with a '19 chevy 2500HD Z71 diesel. Plan on being up north late April. 1100 miles driveway to driveway. 14hrs straight through. Then I turn around and go get the other boat. Fuel prices suck. But hey, I was buying diesel when it was 65 cents a gallon.