[Rhodes22-list] Trailer bunk replacement

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Graham,

I used PT 2x6’s when I redid my trailer’s bunks back in 1990.  They are still serviceable after about 34 years, although the carpeting is getting pretty worn.  I recommend you use a spade bit to counterbore the surface of the bunks so that the heads of the carriage bolts will be below the surface.  This will prevent the heads from scratching or denting the hull.  Use galvanized carriage bolts.  Use SS or monel staples to attach the carpeting.  C steel staples will leave rust stains on your boat and trailer.

Roger Pihlaja 
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 
1978. Sanford, MI

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> On Jun 28, 2024, at 10:49 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Graham, that is what I used about 9 years ago. I have had no problems
> with it so far.
> 
> Cary
> S/V Whisper 86
>> On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 10:43 PM Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> am planning to replace the bunks on my trailer and was planning to use
>> 2x6 pressure treated pine. Does anyone know of a reason why I sould  use
>> something else?
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> Rhodes 22
>> Agile, 1976
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> gstewart.gm at gmail.com
>>