I did exactly this to my '84, Gary, but also changed the bunkerboards to pivot, as well as added an additional keel-roller ... --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: GILASAILR@aol.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 10:13 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Trailer Bunks, Gollers and guides... I have been told by trailer manufacturers that the weight of the keel should be supported by the pan (roller in this case) and the bunks or pads should carry the weight of the balance of the boat. I am in the process of repairing the bunks and keel guides on my 1980 Trail-Rite and am adding the center bunk support at the crossmember, chamfering the ends of the bunks (fore and aft) and may add foam to the bunks. The supports on my particular trailer are no where near the contour of the boat and this is being corrected to address the 'deflection' problem. PS. I have sold, in a previous life, literally hundreds of Trail-Rite trailers and would buy another one over virtually ALL manufacturers! (even the 'designer' types I have seen are no where near the quality of a Trail-Rite) NFIW. IMHO - The keel guides should be substantial material and as close to the bottom of the hull as reasonably possible when the boat is loaded. I have used 3" channel for the forward upright and a tab welded to the rear bunk support topped off by a 2x4 or 6 (clear) for the guide itself. Rear tab located as high as possible on the upright and the forward support carrying the board itself within an inch or two of the bottom of the hull. After trying and installing many variations and combinations on the theme (goal posts-keel guides-side rails) it is my view to use a well fitted set of keel guides only as they minimize collateral damage when loading in a survival situation. JMO and worth the price of admission. I will send photos to Bill M when the project is comp. Good Day Have Fun! What the _h@ll_ (mailto:h@ll) is a Goller?! Gary O. M-17 #316a M-7/11 Please do what you can for our friends in the Gulf Area. Thank You. TBFTGOGGI "When someone throws dirt at you, remember, all they are doing is losing ground." - Ben Franklin