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I need to replace one of the bunks on my boat trailer. Has anyone done this? Was there a specific brand that you can recommend. Mine is all rotted out and just floats in the water when I put the trailer in the water. What is the best way to replace them? Do I go to a lake and let my boat sit at a dock while i replace the bunk then go fishing or do I use a couple of jacks and a 2x4 to lift the boat off the bunk and replace it at home.
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I guess you could buy them pre made but they are easy to make your self. Mine was just a 1x4 covered with indoor outdoor carpet. Just take off your old one with either method you described and attach the new one the same way as the old one. I like taking my boat to a lake, launching the boat and putting the boat in a dock. The best time to do this is during the week when fewer people are out in their boats. Good luck.
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I replaced mine with the boat on the trailer a couple summers back. I just but some lumber under the back of the boat and used a floor jack and jack stands to keep it up while I removed the bunk. Not difficult if you don't mind getting down low to the ground.
I used pressure treated 2X6 and wrapped it with boat carpet stapled down.
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I just launched and tied off the boat and then used redwood 2x4s. I then put on some 1/4" thick uhmw so it won't let my boat freeze to the bunks and helps the boat slide off when the waters low.
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