[Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

[Michael D. Weisner]

Dave,

I would think that a wooden surface is good for the guy who gets paid to paint the bottom. Doug Fir or whatever is used on the bunks is not that soft a wood. The carpet also protects the hull from a carriage bolt that works loose.

The sacrificial bottom paint doesn’t need any excuse to be "sacrificed."

I have always renewed the bunks with Indoor/Outdoor short nap carpet. Make sure that you use stainless staples.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY
I’d rather be sailing :~)

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of David Bradley
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 4:51 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

Hello Rhodies. I hope you’re all having as good a summer as situations allow. Great to be socially distant on the water.

I have a quick question that I don’t recall being discussed before. The carpeting on my trailer bunks has worn off. My local mechanic believes that a smooth bare wood surface is actually better for a bottom-painted boat than carpet. Any takers on that suggestion?

Thanks,

Dave

Dave Bradley
s/v Sea Cloud
Greenwich Cove, CT=