It is my understanding that the Albin must rest on its keel when trailering or on a boat lift. Can anyone give me the proper dimensions/distance and height of the bunker placement, to properly support the Albin 25? Also, please let me know if the information I was given regarding the boat resting on its keel is correct?
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Boat Lift Specifications for Albin 25
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Firefly25
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WillieC
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Re: Boat Lift Specifications for Albin 25
Mine does not rest on its keel when trailering. I have four bunks.
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Re: Boat Lift Specifications for Albin 25
Mine doesn't rest on her keel either and has very fine for at least the 11 years I've had her. Similar arrangement to WillieC's.
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Re: Boat Lift Specifications for Albin 25
Similar to Willie C and Treeman I have multiple bunks but I did add keel support rollers to better support the boat when trailering. To each their own preferences.
I looked at photos of the many setups that can be found on this web site before configuring my trailer. It’s a trial and error process but most systems are sufficiently adjustable to accommodate fine tuning. Basically you should have the boat sit as low as possible on the trailer but keep 12 to 14 inches ground clearance at the rudder when trailering.
I initially set up the bunks and then added the keel rollers when I was satisfied with how the boat launched and retrieved. I set the keel rollers about 1/8” high to support about half the weight.
I looked at photos of the many setups that can be found on this web site before configuring my trailer. It’s a trial and error process but most systems are sufficiently adjustable to accommodate fine tuning. Basically you should have the boat sit as low as possible on the trailer but keep 12 to 14 inches ground clearance at the rudder when trailering.
I initially set up the bunks and then added the keel rollers when I was satisfied with how the boat launched and retrieved. I set the keel rollers about 1/8” high to support about half the weight.
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Re: Boat Lift Specifications for Albin 25
FWIW, when I was aligning the engine mounts to the prop shaft, the boat was on the trailer in the yard. Having read that it is crucial for the boat to be in the water for final check, I did just that and found no change. Lots of variables there, but I am fairly confident with the four bunks.
My ramp, built several decades ago by my machinist father who disdained lowly boards and nails with a vengeance, is not level side to side. Big deal, so I thought. What that actually does is that it puts the boat on the trailer slightly askew, water being level and all. As I pull it forward on the bunks, before all the weight is on them, I try to rock the boat back and forth to help it settle into its proper position. I like the idea of rollers for the keel, as it might help with the Armstrong Winch Method, but in my case, might also add a level of difficulty. You guys with fancy level ramps and all...sheesh!
My ramp, built several decades ago by my machinist father who disdained lowly boards and nails with a vengeance, is not level side to side. Big deal, so I thought. What that actually does is that it puts the boat on the trailer slightly askew, water being level and all. As I pull it forward on the bunks, before all the weight is on them, I try to rock the boat back and forth to help it settle into its proper position. I like the idea of rollers for the keel, as it might help with the Armstrong Winch Method, but in my case, might also add a level of difficulty. You guys with fancy level ramps and all...sheesh!