[Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

[Tom Van Heule]

It measures larger than dimensional lumber, eg NOT a 2x6,  also the carpet
is good friction.

Maybe bare wood on a fishing boat using bunks opposed to rollers.

I was so excited to see this thread, but because I have weight distribution
issues....

Best,
Tom

On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 4:08 PM Mark West via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> pvc lumber isn't load barring would not use . I used stainless hardware
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 4:16 pm
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question
>
> 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
> >>
>