Trailer bunkboard carpeting

Simplicity · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:46 am Post subject: Trailer bunkboard carpeting

Have any C-Brats out there had to replace the carpeting on the bunkboards of their trailer? mine's about shot and was wondering about what to use . Out door carpet or something else? Thanks. Alan

jennykatz · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: trailer boards

Hi Hope all is well , We have the same boat cc23 check out our pictures they will be at the end of photo album ( Jennykatz)We have the 3by 8 beam that has rug on it. Also we have the 2by 6 flat boards with a plastic top on it. They come in 30 inch sections . If you need rug you can go to home depot or Lowes and get some indoor out door rug a lot cheaper then WM and I think will hold up better.

Sneaks · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

I agree with Jim. Indoor outdoor carpeting from a major box store works great. Just remember to use stainless steel staples to put it on with or you're gonna get a rude surprise down the road after a few salt water baths.

Don

Captains Cat · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:06 am Post subject:

Nunya · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

Short aluminum or galvanized roofing nails with the large round head nailed to the bottom and sides helps a lot.

C-Hawk · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject:

You can get the carpet replacements at West Marine

thataway · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject:

Much better than SS staple are Monel --they are much more corrosion resistant, and available in the standard sizes. We have an electric gun for using them for the carpet on the bunks.

Simplicity · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject:

Wow . Thanks for all the good ideas guys. On our loop trip we left the trailer out in the sun for 6 months & I wonder if the UV is what did it in so quickly. Thanks again. Alan

Simplicity · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:28 pm Post subject:

Hey Jim- I checked out your photos. THe rear view mirror looks interesting. Where did you get it? Alan

TomRay · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:

I would try some of the plastic "slide" things over bare wood and skip the carpet entirely. There's a reason there are several posts already about how staples and roof nails corrode. Also, the carpet holds moisture, making the wood deteriorate faster. Also, the carpet holds salt (in salt water) and makes everything around and below it corrode (eg bunk support posts and brackets).

Just remember that the plastic stuff is very slick. Don't release the trailer straps until on the ramp with water underneath. Just like a roller trailer, a trailer with slick bunks will allow the boat to slide off easily, maybe a little too easily.

Simplicity · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject:

The plastic slide things sound interesting. Where would I find them & how are they attached to the bunkboards? Alan

colobear · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

I have bunks with carpet and have thought about the plastic "slide things" (technical term). What has made me a little cautious is reports that they can scratch the gel coat. Does anyone have any experience to refute or support that point?

thataway · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject:

Our "slicks" are attatched with recessed screws into the bunks. They are made of high density polymer--like Starboard. There does not seem to be much scratching, but we have not put the Tom Cat on the trailer that many times.

As for the salt--we have always washed out boats and trailers down with fresh water after immersion. I have found rot in the wood to be a minimal problem.

jennykatz · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: mirror and plastic bunks

Hi Allan how goes it The mirror is a U with skrews attached I picked this up at a surplus marine store . I'm going down to the boat today I'll check out the mfg for it

The plastic bunks go over the 2 by 6 's they come 30 in pieces they are attached with S/S staples mine came with my Continental trailer . I think WM might be able to find them If you r still having trouble finding them I'll try to track them down for you

Allan are you guys coming down to S.W fla anytime soon take care Jim on Jennykatz cc-23

Simplicity · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim- Linda & I are doing well & getting back into boating mode after doing quite a bit of work on our Farm.We'll probably be driving down to Marco Island in the near future to visit my father. Maybe we can get together and it would be interesting seeing Jennykatz. Alan