[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Trailer Bunk Brackets

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Jim,

The part you want for your boat trailer is sold on-line at Defender Marine ( www.defender.com<http://www.defender.com> ) and West Marine ( www.westmarine.com<http://www.westmarine.com> ).  It’s called a Swivel Bolster Bracket Assembly, the MoC is galvanized steel, and it’s available in 3 different sizes to fit different trailers.  The cost per bracket will be $15 to $19 each, depending on the size.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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From: Todd Tavares<mailto:tavares0947 at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:08 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Trailer Bunk Brackets

Jim,
I've found in the past that home improvement stores like Lowe's or Home
Depot carry big galvanized brackets for building and attaching floating
dock pontoons, that you can cut down and use. They also sell galvanized
steel brackets in the hardware section too.
You could also source trailer parts online. Champion Trailers is one such
source.
There are also drawings in the archives showing the trailer bracket and
some showing the approximate angles they are attached; based on a Triad
trailer. I think I drew them in terms of rise/run, but I can get my angle
guages and go out back and check if you need exact measurements. I dont use
the triad trailer. I bolted adjustable angle brackets on my other trailer
and locked the angle after loading the boat and getting the bunks flat
against the hull.

Todd T

tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Wed, Apr 28, 2021, 1:57 AM Jim Ignatowski <zooba72 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Everyone - I'm hoping that my reply finds its way back to the
> correct thread via the subject line.
>
> I really appreciate the detailed responses.  I've replaced the bunks on my
> Load Rite trailer, but they use galvanized brackets which can be purchased,
> and they're not welded, I simply attach them to the frame via stainless
> steel bolts.   I'm curious where one might find the plate that is welded to
> the upright and attaches to the bunk?  Is that something that I need to
> have manufactured at a machine shop ?
>
> I'm definitely working towards getting this launched so I can address the
> issues with the trailer.   I may try to locate some sailboat stands to
> provide support while I'm working on the boat.   I suspect that I'll be
> submitting multiple questions to this list regarding some other areas of
> the boat that need attention.   I really appreciate the help!  Thank you !
>