What's better than carpet on trailer boards?

IlmorDonzi · 10-22-2009, 10:18 PM

I've used my Myco trailer since new for 3 seasons and the carpet on the trailer support boards are now really starting to wear down to the wood in some spots. Needless to say, it's time to do something and I want to do someting different AND better than just replace with the same thing. Does anyone have any better ideas than just replace with the same old ordinary outdoor carpet? I have even thought about putting some 1/4" hard rubber under the carpet, if that's the best thing to use, to add a little more cushion for the boat bottom.

Haulin' a haul ass Donzi 38 ZR with twin Ilmors, and #6s.

c_deezy · 10-22-2009, 10:33 PM

http://www.bunkaps.com/index.html

phragle · 10-22-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by c_deezy

http://www.bunkaps.com/index.html

Damn their proud of those things aren't they.....

c_deezy · 10-23-2009, 12:51 AM

I didn't see the price...what are they going for?

HTRDLNCN · 10-23-2009, 04:38 AM

bout $150-200 depending on size for about $20-30 of plastic extrusion.
Gotta love the marine world.

Sydwayz · 10-23-2009, 10:31 AM

I've found that no one installs the carpet on the bunks as well as I do. That's probably because I am slow and anal retentive with my work.

I've redone all four of my trailers and the carpet has held up remarkably well. I didn't like the carpet that any of them came with either. I use the ribbed indoor/outdoor carpet available from Home Depot/Lowes with SS staples and some carpet adhesive on the long flat side of the bunks to keep the carpet from bunching.

I wouldn't use the plastic runner stuff. It's too easy for these boats to come off the trailers. The plastic runners just make it even worse.

Brad Zastrow · 10-23-2009, 10:40 AM

I agree with having concerns with using those on a trailer. It would be like parking your boat on a skating rink. Better hope the straps work real well. Because that boat will be sliding back and forth.

IlmorDonzi · 10-23-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz

I've found that no one installs the carpet on the bunks as well as I do. That's probably because I am slow and anal retentive with my work.

I've redone all four of my trailers and the carpet has held up remarkably well. I didn't like the carpet that any of them came with either. I use the ribbed indoor/outdoor carpet available from Home Depot/Lowes with SS staples and some carpet adhesive on the long flat side of the bunks to keep the carpet from bunching.

I wouldn't use the plastic runner stuff. It's too easy for these boats to come off the trailers. The plastic runners just make it even worse.

Does the carpet adhesive effect the drying ability of the wood which could effect the rotting of the wood?

Yea, I'm not too keen on the plastic runner stuff, and REAL pricey.

You would think as much as we pay for those trailers that the manufactturer would use better carpet.

Sydwayz · 10-23-2009, 11:17 AM

I don't coat the whole board. In the case of a 2x6; I coat about 70% of the flat side of the board.

My Myco was 4 seasons old when I got it, and the wood was JUNK. I mean it was falling apart; all splintered up and cracked. I started from scratch (beginning of this season) with all new 2x6 PT Grade A Pine. I consulted a buddy and OSO member who owns a Cypress mill, and he said just use PT pine.

IMHO and experience, leaving the bottom/back side of the wood/board/bunk open is the most important factor to allow for drying. My Myco had black carpet over 80% of the board, and exposed wood was then coated with black paint for looks. I did NOT repaint the back of my boards when I redid everything.

See this thread on SOS:
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...arpeting+bunks

marylandmark · 10-23-2009, 11:36 AM

I put bunkaps on my lift- easier to get on//off at low tide since they slide when wet.

Resistance when dry? More than carpet IMHO... Try running your hand across your car tire- won't make it 2 inches...