When I replaced my bunks I took straps and tried to pull the new bunks into the hull shape.  Not sure it was necessary.  As Jesse says the boat will make the wood conform to it's shape. - Rob

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:29 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question

Earlier this summer I used pressure treated wood to replace the bunks on my
Triad Trailer.  I picked out new boards with the least amount of knots.
One of the old bunks had broken around a knot (the boat was not on the
trailer at the time) during a test of brake lines that had been replaced.
I used carpeting to cover 3 sides of the bunks.  The new bunks immediately
conform to the hull shape when you load the boat onto the trailer for the
first time - perhaps that is obvious since it is a heavy boat but I had
wondered about it ahead of time.

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr





On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 8:44 PM Alexis Seigneurin <
alexis.seigneurin at gmail.com> wrote:

> Speaking of bunks, I need to replace a couple on my trailer. I thought
> they were just pressure treated 2-by pine, but Mike’s message today makes
> me wonder.
>
> What are the recommendations as regards to what type of wood to use for
> the bunks of a Triad trailer?
>
> Thanks,
> Alexis
>
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu>
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 5:15:05 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question
>
> Dave,
> Can't say I've ever seen a trailer w/o carpet on it.  I replaced mine with
> indoor/outdoor carpet when I replaced the bunks. - Rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> David Bradley
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 4:51 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer question
>
> Hello Rhodies. I hope you’re all having as good a summer as situations
> allow. Great to be socially distant on the water.
>
> I have a quick question that I don’t recall being discussed before. The
> carpeting on my trailer bunks has worn off. My local mechanic believes that
> a smooth bare wood surface is actually better for a bottom-painted boat
> than carpet. Any takers on that suggestion?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
>
> Dave Bradley
> s/v Sea Cloud
> Greenwich Cove, CT
>