Do I need to use treated on non-treated lumber ? Got to go get some 2x6s and cut em down to 4 3/4 wide instead of 5 1/2
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Do I need to use treated on non-treated lumber ? Got to go get some 2x6s and cut em down to 4 3/4 wide instead of 5 1/2
I always use treated last longer !!!!
If you don't use treated, you will replace them again next year
Answers that, thanks guys
Yella wood!!!!!!!!
Treated, for sure!!
I was thinking of replacing mine with composite decking boards. What I've read about it you wouldn't need carpet.
Thats an idea, got to do my sides on the fenders too, gonna cut them out this afternoon and carpet them.Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
if you go with the composite decking boards you BEST not unhook your boat until its in the water !!! if you do it might be setting on the ramp them boards are slick !!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
Years ago a friend replaced the bunks on his trailer. We launched the boat and the trailer floated.
There is a pad to use instead of carpet but with replacing the bunks and the pad, the deck boards are cheaper.
Go to a saw mill and get some cut out of Cypress.....last almost forever
:ThumbsUpnow you talking that right there would be the best move if you can get them !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"
Dont use treated lumber on aluminum boat
If you do use treated, make sure any hardware that touches it is stainless steel or triple hot dipped galvanized. The preservatives now used to treat lumber will disintegrate anything less, in an amazingly short period of time. I don't know it for sure ,but I wouldn't think composite decking would have the strength it needs to support that kind of weight. Cypress sounds like a real good idea if you can find it.
Use treated 4x4's
Cant do that, too much hieghth to a 4x4, got to get 2x6s and rip em down to 4 3/4 wide so the boat will set rite. Its on 2x6s now where someone eplaced em and it makes the boat sit wrong, called Bass Cat and they gave me the factory specs.Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrod1
Thanks fo the replys guys, know where some cypress may be, close to home too.
Buddy of mine has a portable saw mill in Winona. He was cutting cypress from time to time. He might have some cypress. Pm me if you want to go that route and I'll give you his number.
If you know someone on a fire department get some firehose instead of carpet.2X4 will slide in and just staple up the ends.
Fire hose will hold water......just carpet the top and sides.....leave bottom open so wood will dry out.....will last a lot longer
I am getting these as soon as my existing rot out: Ideal for Boat Lifts !
Yeah, wish they were wide enuff. May call and see if they can make em the width I need or if they can be cut down..
" "I wouldn't think composite decking would have the strength it needs to support that kind of weight." "
I would use 3 boards on each bunk. A 2X with carpet is about the same width.
They will outlast you,John, well worth the moneyQuote:
Originally Posted by bfish
:hesaidYea what he said!! My neighbor put composite decking boards on his trailer and about unloaded the boat at the turn around at top of the ramp very slick!Quote:
Originally Posted by strmwalker
and.....do not pull out of the water until you hook back up