Boat Trailer Bunk replacement - DIY (wood and carpet) in 4K

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[@terryleblanc6868]

If you use heavy wet treated lumber let it dry out a few days before wrapping it with carpet. There's also a certain way to wrap the ends by trimming out nice and neat like a Christmas present

[@anthonyholmes71]

This video is a big help. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@fixitwithjake]

Welcome Anthony, glad it helped.

[@spooledflyfishing]

great presentation and description... thank you for this!

[@fixitwithjake]

Welcome!

[@johncarpenter1476]

What size stainless steel staples? Nice video and definitely helps with some pre-planning.

[@fixitwithjake]

John, I used these amzn.to/3lcl2PJ Ya. I had to pre plan bc I had to make sure I had all the stuff for the lake trip.

[@mikeziegler7008]

The hardest part of bunk replacement is figuring out what to do with your boat while you work on the trailer.

[@fixitwithjake]

Seriously! Most of the people at my lake will launch their boat and anchor it off the beach. Or just tie it up on the outside of the dock at the lunch ramp on a quiet weekday. Then work on their trailer. But trying to do it on a busy weekend is no fun.

[@joshh7012]

What size are your bunks?

[@fixitwithjake]

2x6” and the other portion is 2x4”. Same as yours?

[@dandrifter4283]

You have a very similar/almost identical SBT trailer to me. I also see you are missing one of your side pieces that covers the wheel opening. I happened to lose mine today on the back (or to) the water. Have your replaced these before? If yes what did you use. Marine grade plywood? Any better way of mounting them than how mine came. (which was essentially sheet metal screws through the carpet and board and into the diamond plate fender.) These are quite odd, cause they sit an angle due to bar at the bottom and only real place to attach is into the fender. Trying to come up with a better solution.

[@Siwashable]

can you use pressure treated wood?

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. I did.

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

Use contact cement to help hold the carpet to the wood. Then the carpet won’t move around when boat is sliding on it and tear it. My last bunks lasted almost eight years by doing this

[@fixitwithjake]

That is a great idea!!! I think my carpet goes fast bc the trailer sits empty all summer in the sun and gets bakes by UV rays.

[@sammcginley600]

What size boat trailer do you have?

[@fixitwithjake]

Fits a 21’ boat. Dimensions are: 267” long and 103” wide.

[@jeffsmith7244]

I would have like to know what type of bolts, washers and nuts to use - Stainless, galvanized,,,or what

[@strikeforcek9149]

When dealing with boat trailers, we usually use stainless steel bolts, washers, nuts etc. Galvanized works good too, and may be able to find stronger rated bolts for cheaper, easier to source. But, we've used stainless on all of our trailers and hardware.

[@terywoodsr.8690]

Okay, maybe in CA, you can't do this.... BUT, you missed a couple of steps that will make it last a lot longer... Once you have everything dry fitted, then take the wood and cover it with fiberglass resin. The wood can still breath, but it really water proofs the wood. Also there is a spray like Scotchguard... it used to be called Ultra Seal boat carpet conditioner (Was sold at NAPA auto parts). It helps with UV protection. Or since that is a bit pricy... just replace the bunk carpet every couple of years.... remember to use stainless steel staples because regular staples will rust and take out the wood with it. The only other thing I'd do, is use new stainless nylock nuts on new stainless bolts. That way they won't back out and mar the hull. Other than that, very good information for the first time DIY'er.

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks for the tips Terry.

[@jeeperjeffjeffreynolds7419]

Great vid, I also have to repair metal brackets that were bent on one side by previous owner. My issue is having somewhere to unload a boat for a few days while welders repair ..then I can do the bunks.

[@michaelc9128]

Do you have a local storage facility you can unload boat or call a local boat shop

[@kevinhunt3819]

Cover the trailer with a tarp when the boat is off it

[@fixitwithjake]

Not a bad idea.

[@rtoweprojects]

I don't know but wouldn't it been easier to carpet the boards with carriage bolts already in place?

[@fixitwithjake]

For my trailer It would be a bit of a back breaker to try to cut and staple all of that upside down or bending over. But maybe!

[@luissonoma6255]

I know you said Red Pressurized not sure how it is different then the green Pressure Treated wood, & if it’s true or not but I heard that you’re not supposed to use stainless steel stables on Pressure Treated wood; that monel stables are preferable on Pressure Treated...

[@fixitwithjake]

Luis Sonoma I did some research and it looks like you’re correct about the I did some research and it looks like you’re correct about the stainless steel fasteners in treated lumber. However I think they’re mostly concerned with however I think they're mostly concerned with load bearing lumber and a house and how those large stainless steel bolts and fasteners can lose strength. I think you should be more concerned about non-stainless steel Staples Rusting away in your carpet then the chemical mix occurring.

[@fixitwithjake]

Luis Sonoma The green versus the brown lumber is just depending on what chemicals they’re using to treat it. The green the green versus the brown lumber is just depending on what chemicals that are using to treat it. The green has a large ingredient of copper. I chose brown because in my mountain town all the contractors right here use brown pressure treated lumber in the weather and snow and it holds up very well. And there is a good supply of it at our stores.

[@luissonoma6255]

FixItWithJake That makes sense, well I ended up overlapping the carpet & using screws with washers every 6 inches just in case the staples rust off. And formalmente reason I got possessed and purchased Zinc Coated lag screws to fasten the bunks to the swivel brackets🤦🏿‍♂️

[@luissonoma6255]

FixItWithJake Monel staples fare out a little better because of the amount of Nickel they’re made with. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@FranksDIY]

Great job But yes that big BUT pressure treated wood has copper in it that oxidizes aluminum. That boat sits on those for the better part of its life and when it gets wet may release does impurities . I'd keep an eye on it. It may be nothing to worry about but and yes again that BUT it may. Food for thought

[@fixitwithjake]

Good info! I’ll pull one this summer for fun and see how it looks under. Hopefully the trailer paint also acts as another barrier. What wood would you use that can handle a job like this and being wet and dry??

[@FranksDIY]

Just regular with paint or fiber coated

[@fixitwithjake]

Thank you!

[@stgochiquitin7652]

What brand trailer is that?

[@isabelrink5994]

What size width carpet did you to cover the 2x6 back bunks. Thank you

[@fixitwithjake]

I went with the 11" amzn.to/3eNBuyF

[@isabelrink5994]

How much carpet was on each end to staple to the bottom of the 2x6. Thank you for your time. John

[@fixitwithjake]

@@isabelrink5994 Plenty! but can't give you the exact amount.

[@isabelrink5994]

@@fixitwithjake Thank you, appreciate the info

[@pjfan173]

With the price of wood now, it would be cheaper to buy a new boat LOL

[@fixitwithjake]

Isn't that the truth! Especially pressure-treated wood in my area.

[@pjfan173]

@@fixitwithjake a friend was started building a cabin last year. When he first bought some plywood it was $20 a sheet, it’s up to $90 now.

[@fixitwithjake]

@@pjfan173 I hope it goes back down for him!

[@millieatr]

Cheaper to buy boat ? 😃 Have you priced boats lately .😁

[@fixitwithjake]

It is getting out of control!

[@cheerbeerification]

Great video, although I would have put the carpet on the wood before installing the bunks on the trailer. Would have made it much easier if you didn't have to bend over and staple from underneath.

[@fixitwithjake]

Live and learn :)

[@chrislong2562]

@@fixitwithjake but if the carpet is installed before installing bunks to the trailer then you don't have the option of using a big flat head driver to keep the top of the bolt spinning when attaching.

[@fixitwithjake]

@@chrislong2562 good point. I wonder if you could slide a small portion above the bolt head with a razor knife to slip a flat head in to hold the bolt until the washer grabs. Just an idea.

[@dalaiw]

Galvanized carriage bolts=no spin.

[@fixitwithjake]

👍 Good idea! Next time!

[@romann2341]

👍thanks

[@fixitwithjake]

Welcome!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I'm pretty sure if you got pressure treated wood, let it dry in your garage, epoxy said wood. No problems for 20 years

[@fixitwithjake]

Never thought of this. But, makes perfect sense! I will try it next time. Just for reference, the bunks above were from the trailer factory and lasted 17 years. So epoxy-protected wood should last even longer!

[@leighmcgregor5382]

When you can add some carpet glue this will help later in its life

[@fixitwithjake]

Good tip! I’ll do that next time! Makes sense too!

[@Silkroadvideos]

Bro that’s a hammer drill not an impact driver

[@fixitwithjake]

You’re totally 💯 right! Idk why I said that. Hard to speak perfect in camera sometimes. Thanks for correcting me!

[@philmark1788]

Why not carpet the boards before you put it on the trailer? That is what I have done. Nice video btw.

[@fixitwithjake]

How do you put the bolts through the top if there is already carpet on it? I guess you could cut a hole but that might tear over time? Ideas?

[@philmark1788]

@@fixitwithjake You dont use bolts.... you use screws...Big galvanized wood screws made for trailer bunks. you screw it directly into the carpet and wood.

[@iisreset]

I was thinking the same thing but the holding power of using the bolts instead of the lag screws seems like a much better idea. I checked the bunks on my recent trailer purchase and it had lag screws, well guess what.. half of them were loose or stripped out. Will definitely use the bolt method when I replace.

[@jrm163]

Travis Brown Can’t agree with this more! The lag screws are problems!

[@williamriley2528]

Yes, It is much easier...

[@corralgang]

Next time mortise the hole before drilling through the wood, just my common sense 🤔

[@fixitwithjake]

Smart!

[@joemilton7552]

what?

[@williamriley2528]

Actually "counterbore" the bolt holes slightly deeper than the combined thickness of the bolt head & bolt flat washer... Then tighten nuts with a 1/4" drive cordless impact.

[@joemilton7552]

@@williamriley2528 I already used a 3/8" drive impact, what should I do to correct the problem?

[@williamriley2528]

@@joemilton7552 What problem...? You shouldn't have a problem...

[@waynelagarde7956]

Helpful tip use LAG BOLTS and not regular studs with a nut much easier.

[@fixitwithjake]

Good point. I just reused what came with the boat trailer. On my pwc trailer, I used lag bolts and you are right it went much faster. But, I am a little worried about strength. I had to get new lag bolts when I redid the jetski trailer bc many of them were bent. So on a boat trailer, you'd have to keep an eye on it with the extra weight, that the lag bolts don't pull out or bend when there are lateral forces on the trailer. Such as when people power load the boat or don't put the trailer in deep enough water to load. Be sure to still drill out the hole first when using lag bolts, so you don't crack the wood. Cheers!

[@kCI251]

Use carriage bolts since lag bolts will loose grip and board will eventually fall off.

[@moncorp1]

@@kCI251 ~ Never had trouble with lag bolts. His carriage bolts were loose too if you saw when he first took the old boards off.

[@theoriginalbygnick]

​@@kCI251 or even worse, a board splits/rots and you get a new opening in your hull from that "convenient" lag bolt. Carriage bolt for the win

[@ronaldfairburn4783]

Or swim

[@MyDeere3320]

LOL almost nothing is allowed into California.

[@fixitwithjake]

I erased taxes are always allowed 🤣

[@moncorp1]

00:24 Freakin' worthless Kalifornia.