Eagle Trailer Needs a New Bunk

[greg82255]

Hello,

I just bought a 22' Formula sitting on a 1989 Eagle dual-axle Trailer. I noticed that one of the bunks was sagging slightly off the hull, and today once the boat was in the water for the season I took a closer look. I tried to pick the bunk up where it was sagging and the bunk crumbled in my hand- the entire thing was completely rotted. I looked at the others and they all seem solid. Not really sure how or why one bunk is rotted to nothing and the others are in good shape. My question is what are the steps to making a new bunk? Are they just pressure treated wood with outdoor carpet on them, or is there a special procedure to follow? Should I coat the new wood with resin? Also does it make sense to replace the other bunks while I am doing this one? I've never had to do work on a trailer before. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Eagle Trailer Needs a New Bunk

there are several threads going on this and even a couple from the last few days so do a search and read up....


BUT yeah it is just as simple as some pt wood and some carpet plus glue and or staples to hold it together.

Possibly someone broke one in the past and replaced it w non pt lumber and it has now rotted while the originals are fine... If they are in good shape then sure you can do just one.

 

[greg82255]

Re: Eagle Trailer Needs a New Bunk

Sounds good, I'll read the other threads. Thanks

 

[seaboo]

Re: Eagle Trailer Needs a New Bunk

Whenever I re-bunk a trailer I paint the bunk with an oil based paint then carpet it. It just makes me feel like I am doing something to extend the life of the wood a little bit (plus it is hidden by carpet so any color paint I have around works so it is a nothing expense to paint it. This is just my thoughts on it. As to why 1 bunk rotted and another didn't you can drive yourself crazy trying to figure it out, just replace it an be happy.