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Old 07 June 2020, 11:01   #1
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What Position & Angle to have Bunks on a 3.5 Sib

Hi All
Hopefully its not long and I will be taking my Sib to Spain, it will be on the trailer all the way for around 40 hours, being on the boat for 24hrs rest on the road traveling to Plymouth then from Santander.

I have a Extreme 350 trailer and would like advice on the best Position & Angle to have my Bunks set to support my Elling KB 350 inflatable Sib.
If it is possible to post a photo showing this that would be great
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Old 07 June 2020, 13:52   #2
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I am not familiar with that SIB but I have normally positioned the trailer bunks to support the point (joint) where the hull meets the tube. If at all possible, also ensure the bunks are long enough to support the transom. Take the engine off for the journey. Angle the bunks so the top of the bunk provide as much surface contact as possible to distribute the load.
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Old 07 June 2020, 18:08   #3
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I am not familiar with that SIB but I have normally positioned the trailer bunks to support the point (joint) where the hull meets the tube. If at all possible, also ensure the bunks are long enough to support the transom. Take the engine off for the journey. Angle the bunks so the top of the bunk provide as much surface contact as possible to distribute the load.
Hi Sixtynorth
2 photos below showing the position of my bunks, I extended them so they supported the transom, just want to make sure they are in the right position
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