Bunk trailer setup

[BigLew]

I would like to apologize to everyone regarding my comments regarding the use of four x timbers in this application. All of the bunks shown in the pictures of this thread are timbers on edge. Using a timber with its face to the hull makes a lot of sense.

Personally, I would investigate the feasibility of using pressure treated lumber and building a bomb of two x 8-10 with two by four or six ribs for backing. It is probably a question of local regulation. I would also advised not totally encapsulating the wood in Astro-turf. This would be to ensure that the wood actually dries out between dunkings.

Again my apologies to any one I may have offended.

[DonV]

Lew....not to worry!! This is CSC, no need to apologize if you think you are on the right track! I've got 3 x 10 cypress standing on edge on the rear bunks and 2 x 6 pressure treated laying flat on the front as guide on bunks. We all have what we think is the best way to "skin the cat". Heck I've towed my clunker 23'er back and forth the the Keys a minimum of 30 times using this set up, what ever works!!

[eggsuckindog]

Originally Posted by DonV

Lew....not to worry!! This is CSC, no need to apologize if you think you are on the right track! I've got 3 x 10 cypress standing on edge on the rear bunks and 2 x 6 pressure treated laying flat on the front as guide on bunks. We all have what we think is the best way to "skin the cat". Heck I've towed my clunker 23'er back and forth the the Keys a minimum of 30 times using this set up, what ever works!!

I have an aluminum float on and will never ever own anything else like a Magic Tilt - my bunks are like Don's I think 3x10 cypress on edge but since its a 20 I only have the V guide up front.

Cypress is the preferred wood in the south since we have it, although we have Oak the Cypress will not rot and is always used. I think its alot lighter than Oak too

I just put a new axle under mine and did the bunk brackets last year but these guys are great to deal and may even send you some bunks - they have a dealer in Norfolk VA maybe they could send them there with a trailer order.

LoadMaster Trailers - they were building trailers in the 70's even - great to deal business with so call JP he'll answer all kinds of questions for you. I was very happy with may service

[SC204]

The trailer is an old Nor Easter. The cross members are not straight, they angle down towards the middle. The only reason I was looking at 3 or 4 by is because my brother had a trailer and I measured his bunks, they were 3x10x 10' long. Cypress is not happening up here. Spoke to a trailer dealer and he said go get 2 2x10's and nail/screw together, then cut the appropriate angle for the hull. That may be the way to go. Oak would cost a lot to have sawn up. I have all the brackets and U bolts.