[Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

[Luis Guzman]

Could I use composite or PVC boards for the bunks?


Luis A. Guzmán II

S/V Aquetxali

> On Aug 25, 2020, at 1:58 PM, Rick Lange <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
>> Alexis Seigneurin <alexis.seigneurin at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 9:44 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> 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
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> 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
>>