I always flip boards, to make sure the high crown side is bowed up, not down. If bunks sit with the boards with u facing up, boat hull can have gaps between centers of bunk boards with boat resting.
How in the world did you spend between $200-$300 to make 4 bunks? Where are you from that materials are that expensive? In my area, using quality carpet, treated lumber & stainless hardware would still come in well under $75.
Bass cat Carpet $79.00 plus shipping. $30.00. $30.00 in stainless lags, another $20.00 in stainless staples. $30.00 plus for treated 2x4’s. $12.00 for spray contact cement. $201.00 plus tax.
Treated lumber chemicals will degrade the latex on the back of the carpet. If you can’t find marine wood or some composite and need to use treated, always pressure wash the heck out of it before you wrap carpet. Or you could paint the treated with an acrylic paint.
I am getting ready to replace my bunk boards and I was told treated wood would warp. If I were to go with the treated I would for sure try to use your info before replacing. I have thought about replacing with the Polyethylene Plastic boards but not for sure about them, very slick. Is there any other type wood that you would suggest over treated?
Billyjack marine wood or something like Trex. If you have enough screws in it, I doubt the pressure treated would really warp. Especially if your boat spends most of the time on the trailer
@@frostriver4547 Thanks Forest. I believe I will try to look into the marine wood or the Trex. Not really sure what the Trex is but will do some research.
@@luissonoma6255 Thanks Luis, but it turned out that my boards and carpet were good. I just had to add new bolts and put all new brackets on. BIG shout out to my neighbor, he did most of the work for me with a little help from me. Great neighbor!!
Good video, good ideas on the gasket and using Vaseline. Getting ready to do my boat this week and found this. Liked it! And saw you had Arkansas license plate on the trailer so I new this would be helpful. From Arkansas myself.
As mentioned in one of the comments or if it’s true or not but I heard that you’re not supposed to use stainless steel on Pressure Treated wood; the monel staples are preferable. I didn’t know any better and I’m that guy that wrapped & overlapped the carpet😅. Great video & thank you for the detail& time in explaining your method & process. 5 years later, how is it holding up?
Great video. You did forget to add the extra layer of carpet on the top of the bunks. 3 1/2 inches wide. Ez loader does a full wrap on all the bunks so that’s just how they do it. Your method is better.
Truth Stainless or Galvanized, how do I know for sure what is best? Also I don't want them backing out of the wood as my current lug bolts have been doing this for years. Any advice?
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Great video, one of my bunk boards broke on Saturday and I really appreciate the great info.
Good video. You explain it really good
love to see the boat being towed in the background every boaters nightmare.good video
This is a great video. Just what I needed. Thanks so much for sharing.
mine have been on since 1996 and still good!!! use good wood and good carpet is the key
Does stapling on the sides have any negative affects? Seems easier to do, before trying just underneath only. 🇨🇦
I always flip boards, to make sure the high crown side is bowed up, not down. If bunks sit with the boards with u facing up, boat hull can have gaps between centers of bunk boards with boat resting.
How in the world did you spend between $200-$300 to make 4 bunks? Where are you from that materials are that expensive? In my area, using quality carpet, treated lumber & stainless hardware would still come in well under $75.
I would imagine the carpet from BassCat Boats wasn't cheap
I just did mine. $50 for the (4) pressure treated 2x6's. $45 for the stainless hardware. $120 for (4) Bunk Carpet rolls. $215. Right in the ballpark.
Bass cat Carpet $79.00 plus shipping. $30.00.
$30.00 in stainless lags, another $20.00 in stainless staples. $30.00 plus for treated 2x4’s. $12.00 for spray contact cement. $201.00 plus tax.
Treated lumber chemicals will degrade the latex on the back of the carpet. If you can’t find marine wood or some composite and need to use treated, always pressure wash the heck out of it before you wrap carpet. Or you could paint the treated with an acrylic paint.
I am getting ready to replace my bunk boards and I was told treated wood would warp. If I were to go with the treated I would for sure try to use your info before replacing. I have thought about replacing with the Polyethylene Plastic boards but not for sure about them, very slick. Is there any other type wood that you would suggest over treated?
Billyjack marine wood or something like Trex. If you have enough screws in it, I doubt the pressure treated would really warp. Especially if your boat spends most of the time on the trailer
@@frostriver4547 Thanks Forest. I believe I will try to look into the marine wood or the Trex. Not really sure what the Trex is but will do some research.
Billyjack I used a water repellent stain for deck on my boards. 🤷🏿♂️
@@luissonoma6255 Thanks Luis, but it turned out that my boards and carpet were good. I just had to add new bolts and put all new brackets on. BIG shout out to my neighbor, he did most of the work for me with a little help from me. Great neighbor!!
Good video, good ideas on the gasket and using Vaseline. Getting ready to do my boat this week and found this. Liked it! And saw you had Arkansas license plate on the trailer so I new this would be helpful. From Arkansas myself.
As mentioned in one of the comments or if it’s true or not but I heard that you’re not supposed to use stainless steel on Pressure Treated wood; the monel staples are preferable. I didn’t know any better and I’m that guy that wrapped & overlapped the carpet😅. Great video & thank you for the detail& time in explaining your method & process. 5 years later, how is it holding up?
Never met anyone from Arkansas I didn't like. Thanks!
great info man
what I the best way of switching from roller to bunk style?
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👍👍👍 well done!
Are these 2x4 that your replacing? Are they strong for the boat?
Yep. 2X4's are what came on the trailer so I went back with 2X4's. No problems to date.
Great video. You did forget to add the extra layer of carpet on the top of the bunks. 3 1/2 inches wide. Ez loader does a full wrap on all the bunks so that’s just how they do it. Your method is better.
i forgot... WHOOOO PIGGGG SOOOOIIIIEEEE!!!!
Use galvanized not stainless. The chemicals in treated eats up the stainless much faster than galvanized.
You can also use azec vinyl boards and they'll never rot.
Truth Stainless or Galvanized, how do I know for sure what is best? Also I don't want them backing out of the wood as my current lug bolts have been doing this for years. Any advice?
Steven W use a bolt with a round head and go down through the board and put a nut underneath. Cover the head with carpet
Nice video and good info about the hardware! What size ss lags did you use for mounting the boards to the brackets? Thanks in advance!
WHAT SIZE BOLTS DID YOU USE TO SECURE THE BOARDS?
I find 3/8 to be standard...