FYI keep an eye on bunks

[Prophammer]

A bunk rattled loose on my trailer and fell off going down the road. the remaining support bracket gouged a deep hole in my hull.2 things: #1 stay alert while driving: being half asleep at the wheel I didn't notice the boat sitting crooked for 20 miles and had to back track quite a ways to retrieve bunk, #2 my chinsey jon boat trailer had lag bolts holding the bunks on, the lag bolts rattled loose and fell out (and are probably in someone's tire). when I repair it I'm going to use through bolts.

 

[joewithaboat]

Re: FYI keep an eye on bunks

I bought a used boat oct 2010. We used it almost all season 2011 before having any problems with bunks. The carpet looked fine so i had no reason to investigate. One night while loading one of the center bunks pulled away from the lag screws. Dug two big gashes in the hull. I felt pretty dumb to say the least.:facepalm: INSPECT YOUR BUNKS!.......lesson learned, the hard way.

 

[roscoe]

Re: FYI keep an eye on bunks

Putting some thread sealer, aka marine sealant goop, in the hole will keep the lag screws from moving as the wood ages.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: FYI keep an eye on bunks

I like thru bolting with nyloc nuts myself.