replaceing trailer bunks

[mike chip]

I am in the process of replacing my trailer bunks. Since my boat is under 2 1/2 ft of snow...yada yada yada, cabin fever. When i bolt the board to the trailer should i counter sink the bolt? if so what should i use to fill the hole? silicone? thanks for your opinions guys

mike

 

[Jim B]

Mike go to the grab bag and take a look at John Fosters article on bukl replacement. its loaded with good info. as far as bolts go use lagscrews from the bottom side dont thru bolt them.

 

[Mebassn]

Mike, when replacing the bunks, use QUALITY carpet, i bought some crap carpet from west marine and have been paying for it since i got it. It's like a scotch bright pad and have been wearing the gel-coat off the bottom where is contacts the hull during loading. And also remember a 2x4 is only 1 1/2 thick so make sure you inly get 1 1/4 lag bolts or you will have gouges in the hull.



Eric H.

 

[Huck Palmatier]

I see you've got an aluminum boat.....when I replaced mine last year I didn't use any carpet at all,only Trailer Glyde Sliks(search BPS for item 38-540-050-00)screwed onto bare pressure treated 2x4's. DO NOT unhook the bowstrap until the trailer tires are wet. These things truly are slippery,

so make sure you use tiedowns when trailering.

 

[Staci Matheis]

Hints:

Use pressure treated wood.

Get an indoor/outdoor carpet remnant from Lowes/Home Depot.

Leave the bottom of the wood uncovered for better drying.

Stainless lag bolts - IF you cam find them.



me!

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Scott's on the money as far as not carpeting the bottom...that's the first place it will rot.

TEE