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Ferg
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 187 City/Region: Oak Island
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Here & Now
Photos: Here & Now
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:07 pm Post subject: Advice-Replacing trailer bunks |
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I’ve replaced my bunks with new boards and attaching hardware, and plan to load the boats back on tomorrow.
Although the height looks spot on, the bunk angle doesn’t seem right. I matched the angle to what I replaced, but it doesn’t look quite right.
I’m thinking of slightly loosening the angle bolts, loading the boat on, and letting the boat adjust the angle, and then re-tighten the bolts.
Anyone have any tricks? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Be sure and use Monel metal staples. They are far more corrosion resistant than the SS staples on the bunk covering.
Yes, jack the boat up. leave the bolts on the tilt slightly loose, and then tighten when the boat's weight is on the boards. Sometimes you will get best support with a slight twist of the bunks. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Ferg
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 187 City/Region: Oak Island
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Here & Now
Photos: Here & Now
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Doc, I was hoping you’d have an answer.
I’ve done a full wrap slick, instead of carpet. It’s installed with SS screws on the underside.
I launch a lot, and I’m trying to make it as easy as possible.
Are there any other things to consider about a full bunk slip wrap, other than it’s extreme slipperiness that I should consider/remember? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Extra strap across the cockpit, plus the stern straps to "tow" eyes, for the slicks. I had about 1/3 forward slicks for the Tom Cat, and it really made it easier to launch. I am going to consider slicks on the target bunks on the 25.
Good on the SS screws. Definitely you want the slicks to conform to the boat, so that you have the most surface area. The slicks will rub the bottom paint if you have any. |
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