Type of wood for bunks?

[ChrisV]

As title stated.

I don’t want to get pressure treated wood because it stains the gel. Should I also epoxy coat the wood for longevity?

Thanks guys.

 

[dirtslinger2]

I used regular 2x4's, and Thompson water sealed them.

 

[Runs2rch]

#1 fir.

 

[ChrisV]

I used regular 2x4's, and Thompson water sealed them.

This?

 

[dirtslinger2]

This? View attachment 1255527

Yup

 

[ChrisV]

Yup

Thanks man!

 

[Shrub Lurker]

Stains the gel? What kinda carpet ?

School me on this “staining”

 

[ChrisV]

Stains the gel? What kinda carpet ?

School me on this “staining”

I have no idea tbh. But with my last boat I’ve noticed a greenish stain where the bunks were. I just used regular bunk carpet I got at west marine.

 

[shunter2005]

Cypress if you can find it. Untreated fir if you can't. Seal it with Smith's Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. Will last much longer than Thompsons.

Home of Smith's Original and Genuine Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer

 

[mash on it]

I have no idea tbh. But with my last boat I’ve noticed a greenish stain where the bunks were. I just used regular bunk carpet I got at west marine.

Pressure treated lumber is impregnated with copper and can leave a stain.

Dan'l

 

[dirtslinger2]

Stains the gel? What kinda carpet ?

School me on this “staining”

My buddy does bunks for a living, he always uses pressure treated lumber, it stained a bottom of a boat. and he got sues, hence, regular Fir, water sealed not.

 

[mjc]

I used regular 2x4's, and Thompson water sealed them.

I talked to a guy in town that does trailer bunks he told me he uses Thompsons sprayed on with a bug/yard sprayer. In havasu I just bought a full roll(140) feet of bunk carpet from shadow trailers.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

You won’t own it long enough for it to matter.

 

[ChrisV]

You won’t own it long enough for it to matter.

I literally said this to my dad yesterday.

 

[OCMerrill]

I use pressure treated and roll on West Systems epoxy before install. Works for me.

 

[Runs2rch]

I literally said this to my dad yesterday.

Standard Top Choice from Lowes then. Just sort through for least amount of knots, and no hockey sticks. I do this for any project.

 

[Steve-o]

Bunk guy in havasu said to use regular lumber from the hardware store. He said the carpet won’t outlast any wood.

 

[hallett21]

You should get 8ish years out of bunks. Counter sink the bolts, stainless hardware/staples and Doug fir.

Keep it simple

 

[sonicss31]

I’m sold on “bunk slicks”. There are several kinds out there. Easier to load and unload boat and allows water to drain off to prevent rot and gel damages.

 

[Ziggy]

I’m sold on “bunk slicks”. There are several kinds out there. Easier to load and unload boat and allows water to drain off to prevent rot and gel damages. View attachment 1256156 View attachment 1256157

Is this stuff like Trex?

 

[Singleton]

Anyone install these yet

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[ChrisV]

I’m just using wood and carpet. I like the look of it and @n2otoofast4u is right. I won’t have this boat for very long.

 

[Markus]

I made my own boards for a trailer once using cheap industrial polyethylene. Lubricated with silicone spray. Worked quite well.

As to the wood, don’t over-complicate it. Skater uses 2x4s from southern pine for bunks. I replaced some with Swedish pine. Boat runs just as fast.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Anyone install these yet

The Ultimate Bunk Board Replacement Solution

Made from High-Density Polyethylene, these bunk boards will last virtually forever giving your boat trailer a sleek new look with easier launching and loading of your boat!

www.ultimatebunkboards.com

Yes I have done multiple trailers with them. One was their grey/silver color the rest in black. It has held up well and never had an issue so far with any of them. I use their stainless bolts kit and countersink it, with nylock backing nuts, it stays tight.

The one thing I will say, and they say it too, their stuff is slick when wet. Make sure trailer winch strap is always connected until the moment of launching, and don’t retrieve without making sure the winch strap is locked before pulling out. I’ve never had anything bad happen but we are careful about it and after awhile it becomes second nature.