replacing wood boards

[gsmith145]

i need to replace the wood boards that my boat rest on when i trailer it... I think the are called planks not sure though,,, what type of wood should i use the just look like black 2x4s with carpet on them one broke and all are bowed a little. <br /><br /><br />thanks greg

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: replacing wood boards

Regular old pressure treated 2 X 4" pine will work fine. Some are going to 2 X 6's. Make sure that whatever fasteners you use for the carpet are stainless or gavanized...

 

[J Macnab]

Re: replacing wood boards

They are called bunks. Pressure treated 2X4's work well.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: replacing wood boards

you can follow the steps in from "roller trailer to blocks"

 

[gsmith145]

Re: replacing wood boards

Thank you<br /><br />Greg

 

[Mark42]

Re: replacing wood boards

FYI... Stainless steel staples for the common Arrow staple gun are available at Home Depot stores and the like.

 

[496 Cubic Inches]

Re: replacing wood boards

I don't know if this applies to all pressure treated wood,but when I built my deck last year I had to buy special hardware for the PT lumber.<br /><br />I guess the old galvanized hardware for PT lumber won't stand up to the highly corrosive nature of the more eco friendly PT lumber.<br /><br />When I purchased the PT lumber it actually came with literature that explained the need for different hardware. It said regular galvanized hardware would typically last less than 5 years.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: replacing wood boards

496 you are 100% right. i missed that, but i was still asleep. my last two trailers i use #1 2x6 paint 3 coats before assembly. standard PT doesn't keep wood from rotting. there is a below grade PT that is suppose to be used for post.