Boat Trailer Repair Project

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Originally Posted by Pat32rf

Gonna get some broadloom on that pressure treated before the chemicals dissolve the aluminium?? Hate to see the boat split in half now that you have a trailer for it. ;-)

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You ever seen that happen? Or any corrosion from PT and Al at all?

I have had PT lumber in my boat for about 7 years now. No sign of any corrosion at all. Best floor going IMO.

Trailer looks great TR. Good job!

S.

Forgot to mention, a strip of puck board on the bunks works real good. Better than carpet IMO.

S.

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Originally Posted by Sinker

You ever seen that happen? Or any corrosion from PT and Al at all?

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I just heard this on a home reno show recently...now that they are using more cooper in the PT wood it's become an issue;

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Aluminum flashing is another area you need to consider when using pressure-treated wood. Aluminum is especially vulnerable to corrosion when in contact with copper-rich lumber. That's why it's essential to use copper flashing anywhere near pressure-treated wood.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/...1-97cf362d841d

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Well now that you guys got me all paranoid :)

I headed down to my local Home Depot (where not one of them offered to come over and help) so much for their slogan...

Grabbed a chunk of indoor / outdoor carpet. They didn't have any marine carpet so figured for a project like this, it would be fine.

Opted for some galvanized roofing nails to secure it.

Nailed down the one edge, rolled, tucked, nailed, and continued.

Trimmed the corners, fold, nail, cut out the slots for the bunk holders and on she went.

The trailer is done!

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...psb590d5a6.jpg

Looks good Jason..another successful DIY project. The wife will think your some kind of manly man :)

One last thing you need to buy. Get a spare wheel bearing kit and put it in the glove box of your tow vehicle, a pair of needle nose pliars and an adjustable wrench and tire iron wrench should always be in the vehicle too.

You may want to change the bolts holding your bunks into the brackets with galvanized bolts and nuts. The pressure treating will eat the steel bolts

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Originally Posted by B Wilson

One last thing you need to buy. Get a spare wheel bearing kit and put it in the glove box of your tow vehicle, a pair of needle nose pliars and an adjustable wrench and tire iron wrench should always be in the vehicle too.

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Originally Posted by B Wilson

You may want to change the bolts holding your bunks into the brackets with galvanized bolts and nuts. The pressure treating will eat the steel bolts

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Good tips! will certainly have the correct tools on board, and a spare bearing kit isn't a bad idea either.

As for the bolts, "there's always next year" I'm done working on it for now :)

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Originally Posted by MikePal

Looks good Jason..another successful DIY project. The wife will think your some kind of manly man :)

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lol no worries Mike, she makes it clear I wear the ovaries :) especially while I baked cookies last night! Our house knows no "typical gender roles" if something needs doin, it gets done, regardless.

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

As for the bolts, "there's always next year" I'm done working on it for now :)

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You did a dandy Job! Now it's time to play while there's still a bit of summer left. Enjoy!

Just backed it into the driveway after a 900km round trip. Trailer hauled great, and the boat loaded and unloaded with ease.