Roller or Bunk Trailer?

[Irish Jigger]

Got a new Sea Hunt 225 and am going to purchase a trailer in the fall. Should I go with rollers or a bunk? Boat is in a slip all season and is only hauled in the fall or severe storm and launched in the Spring.

Thanks in advance!!!

[Flygaff]

Rollers are easier to launch and recover, but bunks give the hull more support. I have a bunk for my 25 and it works fine.

[Foul Hook]

I've always went with if you trailer a lot then roller, in the slip all season bunk. I used to run my little boat all over the place so the roller did make it very easy to get on and off quickly. I guess the question is ,is it worth the extra money for rollers to use it twice a year? Good luck

[Walleyed]

Had a roller for years on my 21' trophy, needed to replace it, got a used bunk trailer at a good price and I love it. I'll never go back to rollers.

[PAFireGuy]

I run a 20' center console used every week. I wouldn't trade my bunk trailer for anything else.

[Capt. Debbie]

I've had only bunks on the two trailers I've owned.

I would imagine rollers have an advantage on flatter ramps that don't drop off quickly?

[bulletbob]

A good roller trailer will allow very easy launches .. I personally launch my 18 footer myself by simply winding the winch backward .. Boat moves gently off the trailer, and enters the water without a ripple, and my lights, wiring, trailer frame, , hubs, axles ,etc never even touch the water.. I do imagine there are size limits, but I would bet a really good roller would launch most boats under 20 feet the same way as mine. just make sure you don't let go of the handle!.. bob