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    Moving the winch pillar forward

    Okay, that may not be the correct term for the part of the trailer the winch is attached to but here's my question. I'm considering purchasing a 16'*" boat to replace my 15'3" boat. There is room to bring that pillar forward about 8"-10". Can I do so without causing significant problems with trailering and boat position.
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    Re: Moving the winch pillar forward (Pantera61)

    No way to tell without measuring. You don't want the bunks to end under the boat, and you don't want to get too much tongue weight.
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    Re: Moving the winch pillar forward (CatFan)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CatFan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No way to tell without measuring. You don't want the bunks to end under the boat, and you don't want to get too much tongue weight.</TD></TR></TABLE>
    A lot of boats hang off the back of the bunks a little. Id be more concerned about how the new boat sits on the bunks.

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    Re: Moving the winch pillar forward (Alf17020)

    Well, due to a recent "incident", I'll be be removing the original guide bunks and replacing them with aftermarkets. That should allow for additional width.

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