[Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

[Jesse Shumaker]

Earlier this summer I used pressure treated wood to replace the bunks on my
Triad Trailer.  I picked out new boards with the least amount of knots.
One of the old bunks had broken around a knot (the boat was not on the
trailer at the time) during a test of brake lines that had been replaced.
I used carpeting to cover 3 sides of the bunks.  The new bunks immediately
conform to the hull shape when you load the boat onto the trailer for the
first time - perhaps that is obvious since it is a heavy boat but I had
wondered about it ahead of time.

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr





On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 8:44 PM Alexis Seigneurin <
alexis.seigneurin at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu>
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 5:15:05 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> 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
>