Should You Completely Cover Wood on Bunk Boards with Marine-Grade Carpeting or Leave Wood Exposed

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Is it best to leave some wood exposed to help dry the boards or use the 18 inch wide and cover all the exposed wood? Thanks,

asked by: Ashby J

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It is recommended to cover all of the exposed wood. When the wood is exposed there is a greater risk of rot and damage. The carpeting is made of breathable polyester which makes sure it can dry out so no mold will build up and damage the wood or carpet.

I have attached a video review for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

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The Wheel Masters Lug Nut Cover Pliers #WM8211 is designed to remove the lug nut covers on a RV. We have used sockets to remove the covers in the past but using this tool lessens the chance of damaging the finish.

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The 11" CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards like part #CE11350 for blue, part #CE11330 for black, or part #CE11372 for charcoal is recommended for 2x4 bunk boards. It should not overlap but you will need to trim for the…

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For 2 boards that are 2x6 and 96 inches long, I recommend the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards - Black - 18' Long x 18" Wide #CE11349. This will allow you to cover your boards completely. That will allow better hold to…

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I think the best option for your pontoon boat trailer would be to break the 18' long bunk boards down into three sections which then leaves 6' for each section. The shorter each board is, the more support you will have to a degree which is…

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Answer 10

In the video I attached on re-carpeting boat bunks we used lag bolts to attach the bunks to the hardware. Skip ahead to the 3:00 minute mark to see this.

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Should You Completely Cover Wood on Bunk Boards with Marine-Grade Carpeting or Leave Wood Exposed

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