trailer bunk carpet suggestions

[Brandon Cowherd]

Haha well, I am very related. Spent my entire life playing with boards and houses.  Although I don't allow much scrap to lay around. I did have Meeks deliver lumber and new lags to my driveway lol. 

[vernon]

22 hours ago, Ketchup said:

Not as good as Siri tho, vernon. I see he lives in Springfield so figured he knows my local directions.  Kinda like take a left at the big rock with a point on the top, go 2 miles to the tree with a fork in it, then north to the old red barn thats now brown. 

I dunno man, I've gotten some pretty shaky intel from that Siri dude in the past.

I had a friend that used to give directions by telling you where NOT to turn.

"OK, you know where the second stop light is there by the Kmart?

"Yeah".

"Well, don't turn there or anything - just keep going."

[Ketchup]

58 minutes ago, vernon said:

I dunno man, I've gotten some pretty shaky intel from that Siri dude in the past.

I had a friend that used to give directions by telling you where NOT to turn.

"OK, you know where the second stop light is there by the Kmart?

"Yeah".

"Well, don't turn there or anything - just keep going."

haha, i guess that puts a new "direction" on giving directions.  

 

[huntest]

I installed this on my Ranger trailer

http://www.caliberproductsinc.com/marine-trailer-accessories/BunkWraps.php

I like this product a lot.

[Flysmallie]

On 5/2/2017 at 1:24 PM, Brandon Cowherd said:

First of all.  Ketchups directions were flawless.

2nd - the place is called "thrifty carpet factory outlet"

 

they had 2 kinds of boat carpet. A lite and heavy weight options

Lite $1 a foot

heavy $1.30

i chose the heavier option and got a 4'x8' piece that only cost $44.38 with tax.

very pleased with ketchups recommendation

 

thank you ketchup.

Great people at Thrifty Carpet. Have used them in the past. 

[Bass Enforcer]

I like the thought of the caliber product but....as I looked at it, it specifically says it's for aluminum boats however It can be used on Fiberglass. But precautions would have to be taken. Which only include waxing. I would be interested what others "know" about it. Thanks

[Ketchup]

Just now, Bass Enforcer said:

I like the thought of the caliber product but....as I looked at it, it specifically says it's for aluminum boats however It can be used on Fiberglass. But precautions would have to be taken. Which only include waxing. I would be interested what others "know" about it. Thanks

Great reason to buy aluminum. ?

[moguy1973]

18 hours ago, huntest said:

I installed this on my Ranger trailer

http://www.caliberproductsinc.com/marine-trailer-accessories/BunkWraps.php

I like this product a lot.

I don't think I would want to slide that stuff over the old carpet and boards.  That just sounds like a rot issue waiting to happen.  

[Seth]

25 minutes ago, moguy1973 said:

I don't think I would want to slide that stuff over the old carpet and boards.  That just sounds like a rot issue waiting to happen.  

If he has a glass boat, his trailer probably has treated lumber on it anyways. Treated lumber isn't nearly as susceptible to rotting.

[merc1997 Bo]

On 5/1/2017 at 11:47 PM, Brandon Cowherd said:

I need to redo my bunks and was curious if any one had a good cheap suggestion on where to get carpet

Local preferred but would order for the right price.  

 

Thanks

i understand wanting to get a good price, but the fact is the better the carpet on the bunks, the longer it will last.  also, properly installing the carpet is essential to how it wears.  bunk carpet needs to be glued tightly to at least the top surface of the bunk.  if not, then the carpet will wear pre-maturely because it is constantly scooting.  bunk carpet is like the carpet in your boat, and will not wear any better than the combination of grade and installation.

i do not know what boat brand you might have, but many of the manufactures will sell you pre-cut pieces for the bunks.  the best price that i found on a quality glue was at home depot.  you will need one that is suitable for indoor/outdoor.  this will keep the carpet tight to the wood and help the carpet last.

hope this might help.

bo