Plywood used for boat trailer question

[Airbrush4u]

I need to make two new carpeted fender bunks on my Champion's
trailer and I was wondering if I have to use exterior/marine
plywood or not? Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks

Mike

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[Robert Longshore]

Plywood? How thick are these bunks? Most I've seen are made of
pressure treated 2x4's.

Bob--

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[eric ryder]

For step-ons and fender linings, use 3/4" pressure treated ply. For the
bunks 2x6 or 2x4 trated lumber. Round the corners before carpeting to
prevent cuts and glue and staple the crap out of it.

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[Bassman]

They are usually thicker then plywood. You will prolly need 2"x4" or 2"x6"
treated lumber. It depends on what size the existing ones are. If they are
carpeted, don't use staples to hold the carpet in place while drying. The
will rust out quickly after you start using the trailer and stain the
carpet. Use a good outdoor carpet epoxy glue and stainless steel screws
(make sure they can't contact the boat on loading).

Bassman

"Airbrush4u" <airbrush4...@ev1.net.invalid> wrote in message
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[WD40]

Marine plywood is sometimes hard to find, but if you can find it use it,
often have to buy a 4' X 8' sheet. If you have difficultly locating marine
grade plywood you can buy 4' X 4' precut pressure treated plywood from Home
Depot.

[Airbrush4u]

Robert Longshore <baa...@athenet.net> wrote:
>
>
> Plywood? How thick are these bunks? Most I've
seen are made of
>pressure treated 2x4's.
>
> Bob--

I guess I shouldn't have used the word "bunk." These are about
1/2"- 5/8" thick. They are shaped exactly like the back
side of the fender and bolt onto the back side of the fender
facing the boat hull. They are about 28" long and 18" wide and
are half-moon shaped. Do you know what I mean?

[Montgomery D. Bonner]

You know this topic really started me thinking about bunks. If cost was not
the most important factor wouldn't it be great if the bunks were extruded
solid 2X4 (or 6's) nylon or polypropylene with carpet glued and stapled to
it. The bunks would never wear out, the carpet would go first, and that
would be a easy repair.

Ranger Boats are you listening!! Since Ranger makes the best boat anyway!
Now why do I think That. Well I own one and I will tell the story. I fish
on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Oregon and Washington. We have
crappy weather most of the year, for instance last night we had a
thunderstorm (very rare in this part of the country) and it rained off and
on until about 1:30 PM today (not rare in this part of the country). We
usually have wind every day, blowing between 10-20 most days and many days
harder, so there can be a lot of wave action on the river.

I can launch my boat at the 42nd Street Launch and get to the Clackamas
River influx junction in about 34 minutes. The trip is close to 25 river
miles downstream in the Columbia and Upstream in the Willamette, and it
takes me right through the city of Portland. The wind and barges/tug boats,
capital cargo ships have free reign over this part of the river so
occasionally I am slowing down for 4-6 foot waves. I don't get wet, the
inside of the boat doesn't get wet, and I average about 60 mph the whole
way. I like the way the boat handles and especially the way it performs in
rough water. It drives better than my 95 Mustang did, and almost as good as
my 2000 Ford Super Duty Diesel. So in a nutshell I am a happy bass
fisherman. Now all I got to do is catch more fish, which means I need more
time off work, and lately that has not been happening. In Fact we have had
to work the last two weekends straight and we did the same today. I will
try to get out tomorrow. I know we are going to have to work next weekend
at least Saturday for sure, and most likely ever Saturday in August just to
keep up after the new computer system comes online. New Boat and can't use
it.

Sincerely,

Monty

Airbrush4u <airbrush4...@ev1.net.invalid> wrote in message
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> I need to make two new carpeted fender bunks on my Champion's
> trailer and I was wondering if I have to use exterior/marine
> plywood or not? Does anyone have any experience with this?
>
> Thanks
>

[Steve Huber]

Montgomery D. Bonner wrote in message ...
<SNIP>New Boat and can't use
>it.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Monty

Boy, that would really bite!! :(
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[Bob Redding]

I have never tackled the job, but if you plan on keeping the trailer for
some time, I would recommend marine grade plywood and a light coat of marine
resin. You will be covering it with some type of carpet, which will hold
water and could cause regular plywood to rot.

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Go Fishing. And may your fish be as big as your tales.
Columbia, SC Lake Murray

"Airbrush4u" <airbrush4...@ev1.net.invalid> wrote in message

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> Robert Longshore <baa...@athenet.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Plywood? How thick are these bunks? Most I've
> seen are made of
> >pressure treated 2x4's.
> >
> > Bob--
>
> I guess I shouldn't have used the word "bunk." These are about
> 1/2"- 5/8" thick. They are shaped exactly like the back
> side of the fender and bolt onto the back side of the fender
> facing the boat hull. They are about 28" long and 18" wide and
> are half-moon shaped. Do you know what I mean?
>

[Bassman]

Sorry, Air, I thought you were talking about the guides, not the fender...
The marine plywood will work great there.

Bassman

[bmc...@ti.com]

Don't need Marine plywood. Not a transom. The marine plywood has no voids
and is A on both sides. Get some pressure treated, paintit and carpet it.
A lot cheaper, and will last longer.
Bill

Bob Redding <bob-r...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> I have never tackled the job, but if you plan on keeping the trailer for
> some time, I would recommend marine grade plywood and a light coat of
marine
> resin. You will be covering it with some type of carpet, which will hold
> water and could cause regular plywood to rot.
>
> --
> Go Fishing. And may your fish be as big as your tales.
> Columbia, SC Lake Murray

[Bob Redding]

If you are rebuilding a boat, grade A marine plywood is what you need. If
you are building a dog house, it is not needed, unless that is where you are
sleeping on the lake!

All kidding aside, I am notorious for building things that will last longer
than I will. Go with the quality wood. It will not cost you that much
more.

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Go Fishing. And may your fish be as big as your tales.
Columbia, SC Lake Murray

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