ddrieck
Senior Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Jul 12, 2007
- Messages
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Hello all,
I know there a thousand opinions on bunks -vs- roller trailers and that the question I am going to ask may have already ben covered. However, I have searched the forum and can't really find a good answer.
Here Goes:
On my trailer, holds a 16' Aluminum Starcraft SS, the only support for the hull are 4 foot roller sections on each side and 5 rollers down the center. The 4' roller sections start at the transom and go toward the bow 4'. IMO, this is not enough support for the boat. I was thinking about adding bunks from where the roller section stop. Soooo..
- how long should I make the bunks ?
- 2 X 4's or 2 x 6's ?
- Would marine carpet work (like the stuff at Home Depot)?
- Best way to secure the loose ends of the carpet to the wood ( will use contact cement but then what, SS staples?)
I know there a thousand opinions on bunks -vs- roller trailers and that the question I am going to ask may have already ben covered. However, I have searched the forum and can't really find a good answer.
Here Goes:
On my trailer, holds a 16' Aluminum Starcraft SS, the only support for the hull are 4 foot roller sections on each side and 5 rollers down the center. The 4' roller sections start at the transom and go toward the bow 4'. IMO, this is not enough support for the boat. I was thinking about adding bunks from where the roller section stop. Soooo..
- how long should I make the bunks ?
- 2 X 4's or 2 x 6's ?
- Would marine carpet work (like the stuff at Home Depot)?
- Best way to secure the loose ends of the carpet to the wood ( will use contact cement but then what, SS staples?)
