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June 18, 2010, 04:29:52 PM
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John Jones

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speaking of bunks
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What's the opinion of Load Rite Elite series trailers with metal box tubing bunks with what looks like just a 1" carpeted board?

My neighbor's Outrage
Looks like brackets to the wood every foot or so.


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June 18, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2010, 05:02:03 PM »
JJ,
Like the idea.  Should the wood rot, a whole lot easier to replace those top pieces than the whole bunk... :thumleft:


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June 18, 2010, 05:13:17 PM
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2010, 05:13:17 PM »
That's what I was thinking.  Initial cost would be a bite but then it would be over.  Last year I bought a 2"x4"X10' galvanized box tubing for a replacement tongue for just over $100.  That was at a $/foot price so two of them (or even 2x3 on a smaller boat) the proper length and some brackets and one would be in business.
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June 19, 2010, 07:29:33 AM
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 07:29:33 AM »
I was at Maximo Boat ramp a few months back and saw a trailer with composite bunks.  Looked interesting as the bunks did not have any carpeting.  I wondered what the effect of driving a hull up on those bunks would be. :scratch:   Definately seemed to be a good idea, low maintenance.

June 19, 2010, 07:56:50 AM
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2010, 07:56:50 AM »
I have heard of the composite bunks but it's hard for me to visualize the hull not getting scratched up over time.
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June 19, 2010, 12:06:19 PM
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2010, 12:06:19 PM »
JJ, that looks like a fine unit. Well made. And the composit bunks could be cool, with slicks on the top...As GF says..."Boat on da ground, boat on da ground, lookin' like a fool wit-cher boat on de ground..."

June 19, 2010, 01:44:22 PM
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2010, 01:44:22 PM »
:mrgreen:
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