Thanks Chris. Once I remove the carpeting, I will have a better idea of the condition of the bunks and if they are generally ok might well do as you have done but with the addition of the composite strips.. My use of the trailer is almost identical to yours.


Graham Stewart
Rhodes 22
Agile, 1976

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Graham,

I also have only upright posts at the ends of my bunks. A few years ago
one of my bunk planks started splitting. I considered replacing the
bunk. However since I only use the trailer twice a year (once to put in
and once to pull out) and only travel about 2 miles to the boat ramp I
was not sure I wanted go through the trouble. Instead I reinforced the
plank on the bottom side under the split with a piece of pressure
treated 1 x 6 after clamping the split closed. I'm not sure that I would
rely on this if traveling a great distance, but for my use, I suspect
the repair will be sufficient.

Chris

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Thanks Roger. In my case the trailer has upright posts only at the ends of the bunk. The bunks  still have the proper shape and I am planning to replace them only because of some splits that are occurring in the wood.

I am thinking that I will use the old bunks as templates for the new ones insofar as the placement of the bolts. Before removing the bunks I will measure from the frame to the bunk where the bunk curve is at its lowest point. The brackets on the posts have elongated holes which I assume would allow me to install the bunks with loose bolts, and then down the bunk to the appropriate shape before tightening the bolts. My concern is whether the board will conform properly.



Graham Stewart
Rhodes 22
Agile, 1976