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Hi there
Need to replace my bunk boards and carpet on my trailer..... Picked up pressure treated 2"x6"x8' boards, now I need to get replacement carpet, this is where I need the advice, what kind of carpet and where to buy it...Not looking for anything too pricey, just something that will work.
Thanks in advance...
I used green indoor/outdoor carpet that looks like astro turf from Home Depot. It's dirt cheap if it needs to be replaced after a tough season. I average three seasons out of the stuff before I have to change it.Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri
Ya if you can find someone getting rid of a carpet even better. I had to replace mine a few years ago while on vacation. I can't remember what it cost but I bought 9-10 feet (8 foot bunks) of outdoor runner carpet off the role from a Home Hardware. I also used cedar 2x4's to avoid any pressure treated chemical/aluminum reactions.
I did mine a year ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri
used pressure treat 2x4s and got bunk replacement carpet from Bass Pro.
after putting carpet on the boards I put the plastic slip plates on top of the carpet to make launching easier, and protect the carpeting.
I did our 20ft pontoon trailer bunks with Outdoor stair runner carpet from Home Depot on 2 X 4's bunks. Before I stapled the carpet, I put a coat of Contact cement over the boards, let dry completely, then glued and stapled the carpet in place. I used stainless steel staples, plus stainless steel lag bolts to replace the crappy galvanized lag bolts.
It has been 5 years and no issues so far. Cost a bit more and was PIA to fold those edges in neatly
Just use stainless steel screws and staples to secure the carpet!
Yes, I picked up the staples and wood, now just need to get the carpet...... I guess everyone does it in the parking lot by the boat ramp? I mean you need to launch your boat first correct? So I assume people get the new ones all prepared beforehand and then do the replacement in the boat launch parking lot?Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
When I changed mine, I just jacked the boat up while on the trailer. I used a bottle jack under the transom with a piece of 2x4 between the jack and the boat. I have an 18 foot PolarKraft with a 75 on it. Just as an aside, I was told by the dealer not to use pressure treated wood because of a possible chemical reaction with the aluminum.....I didn’t do any further research on that aspect.......but I didn’t use pressure treat...i just put a good coat of water seal on the wood...Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri
How did you balance the front of the boat, you picked up the back with the bottle jack and wood but how/ was the front supported or did it just end up resting on the winch roller? If I can lift it up on my driveway without causing damage to the boat, it would be an easier repair.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
Thanks
Edit: Thinking it out, I guess I can just kind of sorta pick up one side and do just one side at a time.....
I kind of got lucky in that my bunk broke on the way in on a terrible road and was able to do it while the boat was at the rental cottage's dock. Doing it a boat lunch could be tricky if it is busy and your boat takes up a dock spot, but if it is your only option then pick a slower day/time and have everything ready before hand. If you run into a big problem you might not be able to get the boat back on the trailer. Maybe make sure all the bolts/nuts can be loosened before you get there and have all new hardware, rather than hoping some can be salvaged.
That’s pretty much what I did. The front was locked into the front roller. No boat damage whatsoever.....just block it up when you are under there working on it....for obvious reasons !!Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri
Ya, it just takes one thing to go wrong and then what, boat stays in water longer? (Might get some guys upset).... So....... I have been running all scenarios in my head, what I need, what I can get ready before hand and what extra tools I should bring just in-case something unexpected happens.... A charged cordless drill, drill bit, spare drill bit....vice-grip, socket set, staple gun, staples, nuts/bolts,washers.......Knife/scissors to cut the carpet.......a hacksaw and spare blade just in-case the old bolts are seized or stripped....... I think that is it......... I might give Ricks idea (raising the boat slightly on my driveway) first.....Quote:
Originally Posted by kickingfrog
Thanks for the help/suggestions, Hope to get it done next week sometime..
Jacking then blocking boat works great. You can do one side at a time or both...more blocks. I used marine carpet. Most carpet stores carry it
You should be able to pre-assemble the bunk boards - cut them to size and wrap them in carpet so they are ready to go. Pop your boat in at a launch and take it somewhere out of the way and tie it off - if space is an issue bring a buddy and tell him to take it for a spin. Move your tuck/trailer to someplace you can work on it. Take the old ones off and install the new ones - mine boards are just held in place with lag bolts on one end and screws on the other so it only took me 30min to swap them out with the help of a cordless impact gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by fratri