Trailer Bunks

[Reel Sh*t]

For the guys who trailer their boats to and from the water, I got a question about trailer bunks? Obviously, saltwater being as corrosive as it it...how often do you guys have to change out old bunks for new ones? Or is it cheaper in the long run to install roller bunks?

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I have the large (4"X10" I think thats the size) wood bunks with carpet on my 2003 Alum trailer and they look like they will last longer than the boat. They are still in great shape with about 175 trips a year in the salt.

Dont get the rollers,,,,they suk

[Lprizman]

mine are 5 years old,,,no issues.

No rollers, no , no , no

Bunks are the best for the boat

[Cracker Larry]

Yep, bunks are much easier on the boat hull. Rollers down the center line and bunks under the stringers is by far the best for the hull. Pressure treated 2X bunks will outlast most production boat hulls.

[DFreedom]

I replaced my 2x10x8 bunks last year (they were 7 years old) and I only replaced the bunks themselves because I was replacing the carpet. The bunks were actually okay, just thought since I was doing it, I'd put new wood on as well. Replaced the bunk supports, hubs, springs, etc.. Trailer is practically new now. Never had roller bunks but they just somehow don't seem right for fiberglass plus it would seem you would have more to maintain.

[leelindsay]

I just ordered 2 new bunks for mine. 3"x12"x12feet of cypress. $147.00 each. The originals are in great shape but to short for the boat. The transom hangs off the back of the bunks 6"

Edited March 11, 2010 by ReelPlumber

[paulwhitaker]

My experience is bunks are better. 21' older Mako CC ( heavy ) It was tough to drive it back on the trailer. I tried some of the spray-on bunk carpet silicon lube. It Works great! You better not untie her until you are in the water. Slicker than owl S***.

[Reel Sh*t]

Well...thanks guys for all the great information and responses. I was under the impression that the wood bunks would only last for 3 maybe 4 seasons after being dipped in saltwater 100+ times a summer! Once again, thanks guys...

[welder]

The key to your wood bunks life span is to NOT carpet them on all 4 sides , Just do the top and sides , leave the bottom so they can dry out.

Reelplumber, are your short pieces for sale, someone here might need them.

And if your using a ALLOY hull , DO NOT use pressure treated lumber, use raw wood and carpet 3 sides.

[A Few Dollars]

For the guys who trailer their boats to and from the water, I got a question about trailer bunks? Obviously, saltwater being as corrosive as it it...how often do you guys have to change out old bunks for new ones? Or is it cheaper in the long run to install roller bunks?

You're worried about corrosion on WOOD but suggest roller bunks? That makes ZERO sense.

Saltwater doesn't corrode wood.

Edited March 12, 2010 by A Few Dollars