Is There a Recommended Bunk Board Size for Use with the CE Smith Bolster Bracket

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I recently purchased 6 pcs. of this bracket from etrailer. What size bunk do you recommend be used with this bracket?

asked by: Richard L

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Expert Reply:

There really is no specific bunk board size recommendation to use with the CE Smith Bolster Bracket # CE10052-32G. It really just boils down to what works best for your application. Attached is a photo that a customer sent in where it looks like they were using 2x 6s or 2 x 8s with 4 of this bracket.

We also have carpeting for bunk boards which will help yo cause less friction when loading your boat. I recommend the CE Smith # CE11349 because it is 18' long and 18" wide so you should be able to wrap a whole 2 x 6 with the width. You may need 2 of these though depending on the length of your boards.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

According to my contact at C.E. Smith, the manufacturer of the Bolster Bracket you referenced, the center to center dimension of the two holes in the base of the bracket is 1-1/4 inches with a 5/8 inch space between the two holes. Using U-bolts to…

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Answer 2

Yes, you could use 2 inch by 4 inch bunks on the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G.

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Answer 3

If you look at the provided photo, you can see the bolt spacing of the CE Smith #CE10052-32G bolster bracket.

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Answer 4

If the #CE10052-32G was going to get attached to a trailer cross member you would want to bolt it through the cross member since the bolt holes wouldn't line up properly with a u-bolt. Since the install holes go left to right on the bracket the…

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Answer 5

The CE Smith Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE10052-32G does not have a listed weight capacity per the manufacturer. The reason for this is because the weight of most pontoon boats is pretty standard so I don't believe you will…

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Answer 6

The CE Smith Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE10052-32G does not have a specific pontoon tube size requirement. That said, the CE Smith V-Wing Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE26244G would likely be a better option…

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Answer 7

It is possible to mount the springs on top of the axle which is called "flipping the axle". To accomplish this we normally recommend an over-under conversion however there is not one with square u-bolts available for your square axle.…

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Answer 8

The end to end span of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G for Pontoon Boat Trailers is 15.03 inches, which, according to CE Smith is the most important measurement when talking about pontoon trailer brackets. CE Smith cannot guarantee these…

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Answer 9

Pressure treated lumber can be used for bunk boards along with bunk carpet like the #CE11349. However, it is possible that some corrosion may occur from the chemicals in the lumber over time. The CE Smith bunk boards like #CE27840 are made from…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are trying to bring the boat down closer to the trailer frame. I have personally not seen many setups that involve using keel rollers like the CE Smith Deep V Keel Roller Assembly part #CE10455G with a pontoon boat but if you have…

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Answer 11

The span of the CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G that you referenced is right at 15 inches. If you check out the image I attached you will see that dimension as well as a few others.

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Answer 12

The CE Smith Bolster Bracket #CE10052-32G that you referenced is designed for supporting a pontoon boat when on a trailer so it could work for your pontoon lift. It is made of galvanized steel which will resist corrosion. Most lift components are…

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