Recommended Bunk Brackets For Pontoon Boat Trailer
Question:
I just installed some bunk boards on my pontoon trailer and there isnt much clearance from the too of the board, about 1-2inch between board and floor braces. Is that too close?
asked by: Steve B
Expert Reply:
If there is no flex in the bunks with the pontoon boat loaded, you should be fine with the 1/2 inch clearance.
If you are possibly hitting the frame of the trailer when traveling I recommend replacing the bunk brackets with taller ones like part # CE10161GA. This bracket sits on top of the frame of the trailer and are 8 inches tall, and 5 inches wide with 4 mounting holes that are spaced 1-1/2 inches apart center to center. This will give you options to mount the bunks at the height you want. The # CE10161GA is sold individually, so you will need 2 for each end of the bunks.
We also offer 6 inch tall brackets, part # CE26233GA. These brackets are 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide and there are 3 mounting holes spaced 1-1/2 inches apart.
We offer the U-bolts needed to mount the brackets as a separate item For U-bolts that are 3-13/16 inches long you would need part # CE15283GA. For a quantity of 2 you can order part # CE15283GA-2. For 4 U-bolts you can order part # CE15283GA-4.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement CE Smith Heavy Duty, Vertical Bunk Bracket - 90 Deg - Galvanized - 8" Tall - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Brackets
- Bunk Bracket
- 8 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith U-Bolt - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/16 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-13/16 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith U-Bolts - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 2
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/16 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-13/16 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith U-Bolts - Galvanized - 3-13/16" Long x 3-1/16" Wide x 1/2" Diameter - Qty 4
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/16 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Galvanized Steel
- 3-13/16 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Replacement CE Smith Heavy Duty, Vertical Bunk Bracket - 85 Deg - Galvanized - 6" Tall - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Brackets
- Bunk Bracket
- 6 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Long - 1 Pair
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Guides
- Bunk-Style Guide
- 18 Inch Tall
- 1-1/2 Inch Wide
- CE Smith
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