Replacing trailer bunk boards and carpet advice

[fratri]

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...

[trimmer21]

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.

[kickingfrog]

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.

[genec]

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 did mine a year ago.
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.

[line052]

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

[410001661]

Just use stainless steel screws and staples to secure the carpet!

[fratri]

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?

[rick_iles]

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?

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...

[fratri]

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...

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.
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.....

[kickingfrog]

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.