Description

EZ Loader A46 / A96BT 16–20′ 3100 lb Target Bunks Aluminum Boat Trailer

EZ Loader A96BT aluminum boat trailer is designed for mid-size fishing boats and center consoles in the 16–20 ft range, using EZ Loader’s Target Bunk system for balanced hull support and easier loading.

The EZ Loader A96BT 16–20′ 3100 lb aluminum boat trailer is designed for boat owners who need dependable support for mid-size fiberglass fishing boats, bay boats, and center consoles in the 16 to 20 foot range. Built on EZ Loader’s adjustable aluminum frame platform, this model balances corrosion resistance, hull support, and long-term towing durability.

With a 3,100 lb carrying capacity, the A96BT series is commonly matched with lightweight to mid-weight fiberglass boats where proper bunk placement and balanced tongue weight are essential for safe highway towing.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, EZ Loader trailers are built with adjustable bunk brackets, winch stand positioning, and axle placement, allowing the trailer to be configured to match the hull geometry of many popular boat designs.

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Designed for 16-20 ft V-Hull and Center Console Boats

The A96BT platform is commonly selected for boats such as:

• small bay boats
• center console fishing boats
• fiberglass runabouts
• dual console boats
• aluminum deep-V fishing boats

Examples of typical matches include boats like:

• Boston Whaler 160–190 series
• Sea Hunt 172 / 182 class
• Key West 189FS / 203 FS
• Carolina Skiff 17–19 ft models
• Robalo R180 / R200 / R2020

Exact fitment always depends on beam width, hull weight, strake placement, and bow eye position, which is why proper trailer setup matters as much as the model number.

Target Bunks: Designed to Center the Hull

This configuration uses EZ Loader Target Bunks, a bunk design intended to help guide the hull into position during loading while still supporting the boat along its natural running surface.

Benefits of the Target Bunk configuration include:

• improved hull alignment during loading
• better weight distribution across the bunks
• reduced stress on narrow keel areas
• easier loading on shallow ramps

When properly adjusted, the bunks support the hull where the boat was designed to carry weight — along the running surface — rather than concentrating pressure in one area.

Aluminum Frame Construction for Saltwater Use

The A96BT trailer uses EZ Loader’s aluminum frame with galvanized adjustable hardware, a design intended to help resist corrosion in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Typical construction features include:

• aluminum frame and cross members
• galvanized connection brackets
• adjustable bunk brackets
• submersible LED lighting
• spring axle suspension
• carpeted marine bunks

These materials allow the trailer to remain lighter than steel alternatives while still maintaining structural strength for highway transport.

Wheel Configuration (2026 Production)

Earlier versions of this trailer were often shown with Lionshead aluminum wheels, which were used on certain dealer-configured packages.

Current production units may be equipped with galvanized steel trailer wheels, depending on factory configuration and availability. Aluminum wheels may still appear in photography or legacy listings but are not standard equipment (Available as an option for upgrade) on all / most current builds.

Wheel configuration can vary by production run, regional specification, or dealer order.

Adjustable Setup Matters

One of the defining characteristics of EZ Loader trailers is the adjustable platform design.

This allows key components to be positioned for the specific boat, including:

• winch stand position
• bow stop height
• bunk angle and spacing
• axle placement for tongue weight
• guide-on options

Proper setup ensures the boat loads straight, tows level, and maintains balanced weight distribution.

Dealer Setup and Fitment Guidance

Many boats in the 16–20 ft class can technically sit on multiple trailer models. However, the correct trailer depends on several measurements including:

• hull weight (dry and loaded)
• beam width
• strake placement
• distance from bow eye to transom
• engine weight

For this reason, many customers choose to confirm fitment before purchasing.

The trailer listings on EZLoaderTrailers411.com continue the fitment guidance originally provided through 411Marine.com, helping boat owners match trailers correctly rather than guessing.

Why This Trailer Is Popular

The A96BT 16-20 3100 is widely used because it fills a common gap between small aluminum boat trailers and heavier tandem axle trailers.

It provides enough capacity for many fiberglass boats in the 16–19 ft class, while remaining lighter and easier to tow than larger tandem models.

For many boat owners, this size trailer offers a balance of:

• manageable weight
• corrosion-resistant construction
• adjustable hull support
• highway towing stability

Why Buy From 411Marine EZLoaderTrailers411.com?

We do not just sell trailers – we match them. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience, we understand hull designs, loading habits, ramps, and towing setups determine the trailer you truly need.

When we do not have the answer, we say so – and then we reach out to people who do. Manufactures, mechanics, engineers… we have built a strong relationship with more knowledgeable people than ourselves across the marine industry.

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