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mtbadfish posted 04-30-2003 11:42 AM ET (US)
Would cedar be good for bunks? I was thinking of using 4x4 cedar, but now I'm wondering if it would handle the strain.
Thanks,
Badfish
hooter posted 04-30-2003 01:11 PM ET (US)
Cedar gets bone dry and is prone split, crack and warp when exposed t'the elements. Stick to best-grade pressure treated pine.
whalersman posted 04-30-2003 01:26 PM ET (US)
I just replaced the bunks on one of my trailers but before I did I ordered some other parts from Trail-Rite trailers and asked them what lumber they used on their bunks.
They told me all they use is "Green" Fir...
Not treated nor coated in any way. They said the Green Fir will bend to the shape of the hull and then remain there.
Most bunks are 2x6 with some exceptions using a 2x4, lighter boats, tighter spaces, etc...
Fred Mix posted 05-01-2003 12:22 PM ET (US)
Cypress
Dr T posted 05-01-2003 01:14 PM ET (US)
At least cypress won't rot in fresh water. But where do you find cypress 2x4 and 2x6 stock?
wayne baker posted 05-01-2003 02:43 PM ET (US)
My magic Tilt trailer was hit from behind. I had to replace one bunk. I ordered it from the local magic tilt dealer. The bunk is cypress and they sell them in diffrent lenghts.
DJS posted 05-01-2003 04:37 PM ET (US)
For carpeted Cypress Bunk Boards, 4x4 - 8' up through 4X8 - 18'. Also do special cuts.
http://www.performancetrailers.com/trailerparts.htm
To order call 727-527-8829
mtbadfish posted 05-02-2003 12:02 AM ET (US)
Thanks,for the tips. I need to get the new bunks put together this weekend, so the cypress is not an option. I wish I'd checked earlier. I think I'll go with the green pine and replace them when it becomes necessary.
Thanks,
Badfish

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Author	Topic: Cedar for bunks?
mtbadfish	posted 04-30-2003 11:42 AM ET (US) Would cedar be good for bunks? I was thinking of using 4x4 cedar, but now I'm wondering if it would handle the strain. Thanks, Badfish
hooter	posted 04-30-2003 01:11 PM ET (US) Cedar gets bone dry and is prone split, crack and warp when exposed t'the elements. Stick to best-grade pressure treated pine.
whalersman	posted 04-30-2003 01:26 PM ET (US) I just replaced the bunks on one of my trailers but before I did I ordered some other parts from Trail-Rite trailers and asked them what lumber they used on their bunks. They told me all they use is "Green" Fir... Not treated nor coated in any way. They said the Green Fir will bend to the shape of the hull and then remain there. Most bunks are 2x6 with some exceptions using a 2x4, lighter boats, tighter spaces, etc...
Fred Mix	posted 05-01-2003 12:22 PM ET (US) Cypress
Dr T	posted 05-01-2003 01:14 PM ET (US) At least cypress won't rot in fresh water. But where do you find cypress 2x4 and 2x6 stock?
wayne baker	posted 05-01-2003 02:43 PM ET (US) My magic Tilt trailer was hit from behind. I had to replace one bunk. I ordered it from the local magic tilt dealer. The bunk is cypress and they sell them in diffrent lenghts.
DJS	posted 05-01-2003 04:37 PM ET (US) For carpeted Cypress Bunk Boards, 4x4 - 8' up through 4X8 - 18'. Also do special cuts. http://www.performancetrailers.com/trailerparts.htm To order call 727-527-8829
mtbadfish	posted 05-02-2003 12:02 AM ET (US) Thanks,for the tips. I need to get the new bunks put together this weekend, so the cypress is not an option. I wish I'd checked earlier. I think I'll go with the green pine and replace them when it becomes necessary. Thanks, Badfish