New carpet

[whitlock87]

I need to replace the carpet on the trailer bunks and was wondering what weight of marine grade carpet I need to get. (The 8 is about ½ the cost of the 12) also any tips?
Thanks
David W

[chpthril]

I think you could use any weight you want, but naturally, the heavier the weight, the better it will wear and the longer it will last.

I would also consider replacing the bunks as well. Stainless steel staple obviously and new mounting hardware for the bunks.

[whitlock87]

if i replace the bunks, what wood should i use?

[AdaminMN]

I just pulled mine off last week. They were redwood 2x4's. I used green treated 2x4's this time around. 5/16 x 1-1/4" Stainless lag screws hold them on.

[Joeprunc]

Don't do it without an electric or pneumatic staple gun, I learned that the hard way. Mine were pressure treated, I couldn't find any decent looking boards so I went with Redwood, and applied stain on them before putting the carpet on.

If the ramp I normally went to put a bit of wear on my trailer...ie motoring on, or really having to crank the winch to get you boat up, I would go with the thicker stuff. If not I'd go with the 8 oz.

When I replaced them I had my new bunks tied to the trailer, put the boat in the water, replaced the bunks in the parking lot, and went out boating.

[Nobody]

if i replace the bunks, what wood should i use?

Center cut redwood is preferred but marine grade #2 PT is you next option. HomeDepot and Lowes is hardly #2, more like #3, at best. Marine grade wood is treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA), while box store wood is using a non-commercial playground safe alternative that is inadequate for trailer bunks. Why? Because the bunk is wrapped with carpet and stays wet for a very long time. You can buy #2 marine grade wood from any dock supplier. Our trailer has 4" X 6" center cut redwood, with stainless steel fasteners. They will last 20 years. It's cheaper to do it right once than to do it twice.