Trailer

[stingray3]

I'm new at this so I need some help! The piece of carpeted wood on the inside of the fender of my boat trailer crumbled. I tried to do a search for a piece already made, but no luck, have any of you made them yourself? and is there a place where you can buy them for a 13 inch wheel. Thanks

 

[oldjeep]

You just buy a piece of plywood and some carpet. If you want to get fancy you could use Starboard instead and not have to worry about it ever rotting out again.

 

[wrvond]

Since the one side is rotted, the other is probably not far behind it. I'd remove both and use the best one as a pattern. Get some regular plywood from Lowe's, etc. and cut to match. Add some outdoor carpet with no backing, using stainless steel or monel staples.

 

[stingray3]

Thanks ! Would it be alright to use treated wood!

 

[wrvond]

Treated wood isn't a good idea. The chemicals used have a tendency to stain boat gel coat. Even though the wheel well pads don't come into contact with the boat the same way the wooden bunks do, I'd still avoid treated wood. Plain old plywood will last for years and cost less, too.

 

[oldjeep]

Just use the best regular plywood you can get for the thickness. More plys = better plywood

 

[stingray3]

Thanks! The Bunkers the long boards that the boat sits on are they treated wood? I'm guessing I'll be replacing those next spring do you make those yourself an install them? Thank you all for answering my questions.

 

[oldjeep]

Thanks! The Bunkers the long boards that the boat sits on are they treated wood? I'm guessing I'll be replacing those next spring do you make those yourself an install them? Thank you all for answering my questions.

Bunks are not treated wood either. Either green Douglas fir or cedar. Don't use cheap standard pine framing type lumber

 

[gm280]

stingray3, great advice offer thus far. I would try to buy exterior grade plywood for the fender sides. Regular ply isn't glued for exterior usage and will delaminate quicker. So buy exterior grade ply. Not treated, but exterior grade. And if you want, you can even paint the plywood before carpeting them. It doesn't hurt and can offer a little more weather/water protection as well. JMHO

 

[stingray3]

Thanks for all the advice.

 

[wrvond]

Thanks! The Bunkers the long boards that the boat sits on are they treated wood? I'm guessing I'll be replacing those next spring do you make those yourself an install them? Thank you all for answering my questions.

I use plain old yellow pine with bunk carpet and stainless staples. The bottom of the bunk is left open for drainage and drying. Have never had an issue and they last for years.

 

[jbetzelb]

I replaced mine 10 years ago. I used regular plywood and bought a couple cans of spray bed liner. cut them to shape and size. Put a few coats of the spray bed liner on all parts of the plywood and then put the carpet on. Still solid 10 years later.

 

[wrvond]

Spray bed liner is a great idea! :thumb:

 

[stingray3]

Well I did it ! I just did the one side, I think I'll do the other side in a couple of weeks even though it seems ok. Bed Liner! What a great idea

 

[wrvond]

Congratulations!