Can Bunk Boards Be Built Using Pressure Treated Lumber

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if i want to make my own bunk boards why not use pressure treated pine. If not, what should i use

asked by: Jim

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You certainly could make your own bunk boards using pressure treated lumber and bunk carpet like
# CE11372 if you wish. CE Smith doesn't use pressure treated lumber in their bunk boards because some of the chemicals used to pressure treat the lumber could leach into the water.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I've never had any bleed through that damaged the hulls of my PWC's but for pontoons (presumably stainless) there is some concern. The CCA used to pressure treat wood several years ago was very corrosive to stainless steel, from what I read…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse to inspect a roll of the bunk carpet #CE11372. The back material is the same as the front but whereas the front is more fluffy, for lack of a better term, the back is matted. The shipping weight is 2 pounds. The actual…

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Answer 3

For your boat trailer, the length of bunks is dependent on the boat and the trailer, so I would be hesitant to change anything from the factory. It soulds like you have a couple of 2 foot bunk boards that need to be replaced and you can use the CE…

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Answer 4

It would be ok for your to cover them fiberglass resin and tyen cover. You will not having any problems doing so. The CE Smith V-Wing Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers #CE26244G will provide a strong mounting platform for your bunk boards.…

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The CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards for Boat Trailers part #CE27820 are made with untreated lumber. If you want treated you can purchase your own boards and wrap them with the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards part #CE11330.

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Answer 6

I've had to do this before, so I understand your concern about the carpet getting shredded. What I did was take a sharp utility knife and cut a small X right where I wanted to drill my holes. This worked very well and didn't rip up the…

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Answer 7

The longest CE Smith Carpeted Bunk Boards are the 7 feet (84 inch) part #CE27845. The closest we can get to the 103 inches you need is with a 6 foot #CE27840 and 3 foot #CE27800, which comes out to 109 inches. These bunk boards are not pressure…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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