[Rhodes22-list] Trailer repairs

[Lowe, Rob]

The weight of the boat will bend the wood for you.  No need to bend the wood yourself.  That being said, I did "prebend" my replacement bunks with straps.  As PBR noted, the slotted boat holes will allow for some movement. - rob

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Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 1:08 PM
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The previous owner of mine told me that he measured the deflection of the old boards and then used a come-a-long to pull the new ones into the same shape.  Of course, mine are not perfect, they don't contact the hull at the middle of board while sitting still on the trailer - a bit to much bow.  So, I would recommend a little less bow than you think is perfect then let the weight of the boat adjust it for you.
Both ends of mine havel slotted bolt holes to allow for some
adjustment.   I don't think I can get less bow in mine unless I
reverse the come-a-long operation with the boat off the trailer.  They seem to have taken on a permanent shape.
-PBR


On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM, labsailor <bbocholis at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Need to do some repairs on the trailer bunks of my Triad trailer.  12 
> ft 2x6's on the side. Does anyone do anything special to get the proper "bend"
> in the lumber or does the weight of the boat resting on the bunks do 
> it for me.  My 22 "Jaws" spends most of its time lately (I'm afraid) 
> on the trailer due to home issues right now.
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