Bow eye to transom length?

[Ng03]

Hi All,

I'm a college student away from my 1972 196 looking for a new trailer. Does anyone know the Bow eye to transom measurement? Excited because I found a screaming deal on a 3 year old Venture VATB-4225 from a private seller. Minimum bow eye to transom is 17'6 for the model.

Cheers

[Mwar410]

I’d say it’s no more than 17’ to the eye. Seems like 6” wouldn’t make that big of a difference.

[RickK]

Based on memory I think the eye is about a foot closer to the transom than the front of the cap.  Look at this pic


Usually the boat hangs off the end of the bunks a little. If you want the boat to be totally supported you can get new longer bunks. The way I'm reading the specs of the trailer it has a 7+' variable for the hull/boat length it can handle.
https://www.on-the-road.net/our-brands/Venture-Trailers/Aluminum-(Bunk)/Aluminum-Tandem-Axle-Bunk-VATB%E2%80%904225?msclkid=09a69d62cefa11eca7beb44c6873ec88

[Ng03]

Thanks for the responses. I was able to convince a friend to measure for me. It's exactly 18' if anyone is curious. Purchased the trailer.

[RickK]

 

[Mwar410]

I hope it works out for you, nice to catch a deal every once in awhile.