Todd, It looks to my eye that if you just lowered the center section bunk supports and introduced a proper curve in the bunk boards to cradle the hull you would have a good fit. The trailer for my M15 has straight bunks and they don't really fit the boat well. I plan to modify the trailer at some point to create the curve in the bunks. Both my M23 and M17 trailers have/had curved bunk boards that support the boat evenly. The straight bunk boards will only support the hull for a short distance in the center. My 2¢ Mark Dvorscak M23 Faith -----Original Message-----
From: Todd Bradley <todd@btbuilders.net> Sent: Aug 13, 2013 4:15 PM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Pacific Trailer for a 23'
Sean,
I am hoping you can provide some input here. I had Pacific Trailer build a trailer for my 23' using the template they had and I believe the one they used for your boat. When we went to set the boat on the trailer, the keel is about 4" from setting into the keel slot/cradle (see attached pictures). Looks like we will need to unbolt the posts that support the bunks and drill additional holes so we can lower the bunks further. I know you had to make some adjustments to the rear bunks but just curious if you ran into this? It is my understanding that a good portion of the weight should be resting on the keel?
Thanks,
Todd Bradley
M-23 Ce Cee #86