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Short On Cache
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:02 pm Posts: 289
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 Bunk Boards
I noticed this weekend that I have a broken bunk board. Has anyone ever tried the synthetic deck boards? If not that I am considering some treated boards with polyurethane. I am done with carpet. I do want them the boat to slide a little better. FYI my boards sit 1 1/2 on top not 3 1/2 so im not thinking I can use the slick poly things on the boards. Id like to hear your thoughts.
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:16 am |
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Mag10
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:31 pm Posts: 342 Location: Faribault, Mn
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 Re: Bunk Boards
For about the same cost as the deck boards, try ultimate bunk boards. They are a HDPE 2X4 or 2X6. Have been using them for 2 years with good luck. http://www.ultimatebunkboards.com/Mag10
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:38 am |
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Tcounty
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:45 pm Posts: 168 Location: West TN
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 Re: Bunk Boards
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:01 am |
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POKER1
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 6243 Location: Bossier City
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 Re: Bunk Boards
I would go with the 2x6 over the deck boards for better strength. Depending on cross brace spacing deck boards may sag. I have 4 treated 2x6s laying flat. At 9' that would cost over 300.00 for those fancy bunk boards. The synthetic type deck boards are not stiff enough unless you have multiple cross braces on your trailer.
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:22 am |
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Mag10
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:31 pm Posts: 342 Location: Faribault, Mn
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 Re: Bunk Boards
I used a 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" angle under the bunks. I used a spade bit to counterbore the heads of the carriage bolts and washers below the surface. The high density polyethelene is pretty rugged, even in below zero temps.
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:24 pm |
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Skipr
MMT Addict
Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:48 pm Posts: 701 Location: Houma, LA
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 Re: Bunk Boards
My Magic Tilt came with a plastic cover on the 2x4 bunks instead of carpet. This boat slides on and off better than my last boat on carpet covered bunks.
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Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:52 pm |
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LaBirdman
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:02 pm Posts: 274 Location: Galliano, LA
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 Re: Bunk Boards
Put you some cypress on there and be done.
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