[Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

[Rick Lange]

Pressure treated clear fir (minimum knots).

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Not sure what Triad uses, but when I replaced mine I used regular pressure
> treated wood. - rob
>
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> Alexis Seigneurin <alexis.seigneurin at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 9:44 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question
>
> Speaking of bunks, I need to replace a couple on my trailer. I thought
> they were just pressure treated 2-by pine, but Mike’s message today makes
> me wonder.
>
> What are the recommendations as regards to what type of wood to use for
> the bunks of a Triad trailer?
>
> Thanks,
> Alexis
>
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> Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu>
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 5:15:05 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question
>
> Dave,
> Can't say I've ever seen a trailer w/o carpet on it.  I replaced mine with
> indoor/outdoor carpet when I replaced the bunks. - Rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> David Bradley
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 4:51 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> 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
>