Replacing Bottom & Side Bunks

[papafrancisco]

I've read some posting regarding DIY bunk replacement. I have a fiberglass 16' Stratos. I will be using a scissor jack from the truck. I plan on putting a piece of plywood between hull & jack (one side at time). WIll the boat become unstable. DO I have high risks? I don't have the comfort of leaving my boat tied up on the water while I'm at home working on the bunks. ANy thoughts? Thanks...

 

[roscoe]

Re: Replacing Bottom & Side Bunks

I would use an extra jack or jack stands for added insurance.<br />Keep the trailer hooked up to the tow vehicle.<br /><br />Why not do it at the boat launch?<br />If you have everything ready to go, you should be able to do it in gthe parking lot with a few hand tools.

 

[papafrancisco]

Re: Replacing Bottom & Side Bunks

Thanks Roscoe for the idea. By the way cool name. SO happens to be my middle name...

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Replacing Bottom & Side Bunks

Originally posted by Francisco Ramundo:<br /> Thanks Roscoe for the idea. By the way cool name. SO happens to be my middle name...

Fransisco Roscoe Ramundo? What a way to ruin an otherwise beautifully poetic name. <br /><br />Anyway, ditto to what ROSCOE said. Get all your parts and pieces and take it to the ramp. Don't mess around with trying to jack up da boat.