Replacing the bunks on the trailer

[Tom7227]

I have a pontoon with a bunk trailer.  The bunks (is that what they're called) have rotted and need to be replaced.  They are covered with a material.  Do I have to put something on the new stuff or can I just use some treated 2X?  The boat is a beast and so it never really slid on the bunks with launching so I am thinking that I can just use the bare wood.

Would there be a problem with the use of treated wood directly touching the aluminum pontoons?

Thanks for your time.

Tom

[Leech~~]

Although not a big pontoon trailer.   I made boat lift bunks out of 2"x6" threated wood and covered them with some nice marine carpet I got at Fleet Farm about 4-5 seasons ago and it's holding up pretty nice.   

[Boar]

Ive done the same as leech, and used the fake grass carpet, wears out quicker than the stuff he used but boatsnslide nice

[glenn57]

i did the same thing boar did to my stepdads boat trailer. works good. i would think a carpet of some sort would help it slide better and would be a protective barrier for the pontoon.

i've heard that about treated wood and aluminum but i dont believe it.

[Rebel SS]

Treated marine 2 x 6's and either outdoor nylon carpeting or marine nylon carpet  (synthetic vinyl type) will not rot out, and the boat will slide better than with another blend of carpeting. Use either 3m Fastak or something like  PL200 to glue the carpet to the wood. Don't forget good stainless steel fasteners...

[Tom7227]

How about using some of the new deck material that is composite?

[Rebel SS]

I think that would scratch the thin gelcoat like nobody's business after time.....if it's a fiberglass boat. I'd stick with carpet, IMO.

[dew2]

How about using some of the new deck material that is composite?

When I was doing boat and trailor restorations I still have aluminum that I used as lifetime bunks.Cant remember the widths but I did have to  redo yokes they fit in.If interested in buying a set reply and wE can work some thimg out.I'd cover them with marine carpet (Which I still have in gray an maybe tan/brown) glued and riveted in place.

[Rebel SS]

Dere ya go! A Dew2 bargain to boot! 

[Tom7227]

How about using some of the new deck material that is composite?

When I was doing boat and trailor restorations I still have aluminum that I used as lifetime bunks.Cant remember the widths but I did have to  redo yokes they fit in.If interested in buying a set reply and wE can work some thimg out.I'd cover them with marine carpet (Which I still have in gray an maybe tan/brown) glued and riveted in place.

Dew  This sounds interesting.  I need four bunks that are 20 feet long.  Do you have the material to do this?  What would it cost and where are you.  Please send me a message at Tom72272@gmail.com    Thanks.  Tom

[dew2]

How about using some of the new deck material that is composite?

When I was doing boat and trailor restorations I still have aluminum that I used as lifetime bunks.Cant remember the widths but I did have to  redo yokes they fit in.If interested in buying a set reply and wE can work some thimg out.I'd cover them with marine carpet (Which I still have in gray an maybe tan/brown) glued and riveted in place.

Dew  This sounds interesting.  I need four bunks that are 20 feet long.  Do you have the material to do this?  What would it cost and where are you.  Please send me a message at Tom72272@gmail.com    Thanks.  Tom

No way I have 20 fters maybe 7-8 ft longest,Think I have 6-8 ranging in length 5-8 ft,Bout Bout   2 1/2  X  3 1/2 and 3/16 inch walled extruded aluminum

[Tom7227]

[/quote]No way I have 20 fters maybe 7-8 ft longest,Think I have 6-8 ranging in length 5-8 ft,Bout Bout   2 1/2  X  3 1/2 and 3/16 inch walled extruded aluminum
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Doesn't look like it will work for me.  Shortest I could use is 10 feet. Thanks again.