[Rhodes22-list] Trailer bunk replacement

[Chris on LBI]

Graham,

I also have only upright posts at the ends of my bunks. A few years ago 
one of my bunk planks started splitting. I considered replacing the 
bunk. However since I only use the trailer twice a year (once to put in 
and once to pull out) and only travel about 2 miles to the boat ramp I 
was not sure I wanted go through the trouble. Instead I reinforced the 
plank on the bottom side under the split with a piece of pressure 
treated 1 x 6 after clamping the split closed. I'm not sure that I would 
rely on this if traveling a great distance, but for my use, I suspect 
the repair will be sufficient.

Chris

*Graham Stewart*gstewart.gm at gmail.com 
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Thanks Roger. In my case the trailer has upright posts only at the ends of the bunk. The bunks  still have the proper shape and I am planning to replace them only because of some splits that are occurring in the wood.

I am thinking that I will use the old bunks as templates for the new ones insofar as the placement of the bolts. Before removing the bunks I will measure from the frame to the bunk where the bunk curve is at its lowest point. The brackets on the posts have elongated holes which I assume would allow me to install the bunks with loose bolts, and then down the bunk to the appropriate shape before tightening the bolts. My concern is whether the board will conform properly.



Graham Stewart
Rhodes 22
Agile, 1976