recovering bunks

[specmkr]

I am recovering my bunks this weekend. Need opinions. 1. cover the entire board, or leave the bottom uncovered. and 2. Stainless steel vs. Monel staples. I am looking at SS staple box and it specifically says, not for marine use, but several on this forum say to use ss staples. They are a lot less expensive and much more available than the monel. thanks for any input. fresh water application only. Never around salt

 

[Randy J]

Re: recovering bunks

fold carpet over bunk board top side down both ends and sides dead center bottom is where you want the seams to meet . i used regular longest staples with my hand stapler. used commerical grade carpet been on there now about 4 yrs still like new. but i did put new galvanized bolts in bunk boards to frame and all staples just ends and undersides not any on top.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: recovering bunks

Different approach. I leave the underside open so it drains and has a better chance of drying out. Also used brass upolstery tacks instead of staples.

 

[the vision]

Re: recovering bunks

I left my under side open to dry-out also, but I did use stainless staples. I also used stainless lag bolts in bunk to trailer brace.

 

[skargo]

Re: recovering bunks

I wrapped mine like a present, and used SS staples 3 years ago and they are holding up great.

 

[AZSenza]

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I use bunk carpet on 2x6 untreated lumber, it covers about 1" of the bottom so the other 4" can dry out. I use monel staples. I had to use 1" regular steel on the end caps cause they were pretty thick folded over like the end of a present. I dont think you can go too wrong, just remember the carpet retains water, so it needs a chance to dry out.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: recovering bunks

Stainless staples using an air stapler. I do not cover all of the wood so less moisture is trapped.

 

[specmkr]

Re: recovering bunks

thanks guys for the input. Good ideas here and I think all are great and would work. I bought probably way to much carpeting so I am sure I will go all the way around like they are at present. Only replacing due to a tear in one of them. Thanks again

 

[grnatl]

Re: recovering bunks

I'm getting ready to recover my bunks too but was thinking I should use pressure treated wood wrapped in carpet. Are you guys using regular kiln dried lumber for yours? I was afraid water would rot them out too quickly if they weren't pressure treated. Thanks!

 

[smokeonthewater]

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I used pressure treated with carpet glue and whatever staples i had..... if the staples rust out the glue will hold forever

 

[a1nowell]

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The new pressure treated is NOT a good idea if you have an aluminum boat. It leaches through the carpet and eats the metal.

 

[skargo]

Re: recovering bunks

I used pressure treated for my bunks, my boat is FG.