Boat trailer bunks
Feb 10, 2021 12:11:53 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Fred.... that's mighty fine advice. Saved me from giving it and once again proved great minds think alike! 😁😁😁
That's what they tell me Steve
Feb 10, 2021 13:20:38 #
Tyee
Loc: Normal, Illinois
See “Ultimate Bunk Boards.” Very well engineered permanent solution to bunk board rot. Much easier loading/unloading.
Feb 10, 2021 14:15:47 #
Dave Drown
Loc: Knoxville tennessee
If you used pressure treated there is no need to paint. No need to glue, just staple. Be sure to use stainless steel staples. I got mine from Home Depot and they have been good for years.
Feb 10, 2021 15:05:12 #
I wouldn't use regular carpet. That will hold a lot of water and keep the wood wet longer. Go to a boat shop and you'll see rolls of material for carpeting your bunks. It's already the right width which is convenient, and it's made of a synthetic that's woven in such a way that water will run out of it more quickly than it would from a regular carpet.
Feb 10, 2021 15:24:10 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
Last time I replaced I used Trex and glued the carpet and then stainless screws and washers under the rails.
Feb 10, 2021 15:27:56 #
Retired george
Loc: California San Juaquin Valley
I found a very nice plastic material to cover the bunks. The brand is Caliber Item 23050. Includes screws and end caps. Boat winches onto trailer easier than carpet, too. Took about 3 hours to install with boat jacked above trailer.
Feb 10, 2021 15:28:31 #
Feb 10, 2021 15:48:47 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
If you have already painted the PT boards with anything other than an epoxy, it's doubtful that ANY glue will be beneficial....it will stick to the paint "film" only. ("Bare" wood, treated with a product like "Daly's Ship 'n' Shore", allowed to thoroughly dry, would have been far preferable).... not a big fan of "pressure treated lumber", bogus claims perpetrated on the public, imo....ie: make a single cut or drill a single hole and "protection" is hopelessly compromised, just sayin'.
If you wish, however, to keep the carpeting in place (taut) while stapling or screwing, a good and easy product is 3M's "77" a very decent choice, but not strong enough to use solely.
Totally concur with using non-rusting fasteners and non-absorptive carpet, regardless.
Good luck !
If you wish, however, to keep the carpeting in place (taut) while stapling or screwing, a good and easy product is 3M's "77" a very decent choice, but not strong enough to use solely.
Totally concur with using non-rusting fasteners and non-absorptive carpet, regardless.
Good luck !
Feb 10, 2021 16:00:02 #
Feb 10, 2021 16:01:34 #
It sounds great, but pulling the carpet tight, and making it stay while the glue dries, well.....If you use both that would be ideal, but brings up the cost. Now, not being mean, I did this myself, just staple with SS staples, and be done. I also fold the part inside, so as to go thru two layers of carpet, not just one.
Feb 10, 2021 16:04:30 #
Seafox
Loc: Butler Pa.
I have used galvanized roofing nails to secure the carpet to the rails. You could apply glue on the top of the rail in order to hold it in place until you nail the flaps in place.
Feb 10, 2021 16:41:46 #
basserman wrote:
I am replacing the bunks on my boat trailer and I already painted the wood. Has anyone had experience gluing carpet to painted wood and what adhesive did you use and how successful were you.
Thanks Steve
Thanks Steve
I took bunks off mounts and used crown staples on under side. Has held up for more than 6 years
Feb 10, 2021 19:13:44 #
Seafox wrote:
I have used galvanized roofing nails to secure the carpet to the rails. You could apply glue on the top of the rail in order to hold it in place until you nail the flaps in place.
Welcome Seafox. Where you been hiding. Been a long time hearing from you. I have a 17 Seafox and love it. Gordon
Feb 10, 2021 19:26:27 #
Than you everyone that responded! I am going to use stainless staples and bolts.
Feb 10, 2021 19:34:53 #
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