What Is the Best Face Weight To Use for Marine Bunk Board Carpet

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What weight of marine carpet should i use for the bunks

asked by: Sandy T

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The marine carpet I recommend you use to cover your bunk boards is the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards like part # CE11349. This carpet has a face weight of 16 oz and we have this available in several different sizes. If you let me know what size your bunk boards are I can make sure you get the correct amount but otherwise you can take a look at this selection for yourself using the attached link below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For 2 boards that are 2x6 and 96 inches long, I recommend the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards - Black - 18' Long x 18" Wide #CE11349. This will allow you to cover your boards completely. That will allow better hold to…

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We don't sell 2x6 bunk boards, but we do sell the carpet to allow you to wrap boards that are that size. For 2 x 6 bunks you'll want the 18-inch width carpet #CE11349 in order to have full wrap-around coverage without exposed wood.

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Answer 3

To install the CE Smith V-Wing Bolster Bracket for Pontoon Boat Trailers part #CE26244G you want to use lag screws and a washer to attach the brackets which you will need to source from a local hardware store according to CE so drilling will be…

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In the video I attached on re-carpeting boat bunks we used lag bolts to attach the bunks to the hardware. Skip ahead to the 3:00 minute mark to see this.

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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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It is recommended to cover all of the exposed wood. When the wood is exposed there is a greater risk of rot and damage. The carpeting is made of breathable polyester which makes sure it can dry out so no mold will build up and damage the wood or…

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The most common way to attach bunk carpet to bunk boards is to use heavy duty staples on the underside of the bunk and then an outdoor carpet adhesive on the tops of the boards. A coworker here used Liquid Nails as an adhesive when he did his two…

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On the CE Smith bunk carpet #CE11349 it is 16.1 ounces per square yard weight. And it has a pile height of 5/32 inches. I have linked a video review of this carpet for you.

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Answer 9

Yes, you can use a 16' long bunk board to replace your two 8' boards. It is important to find the straightest board you can as the longer boards will tend to have more bows and crowns in them. I recommend using a solid piece of CE Smith…

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I have an alternate option for you, but we do not have any carpeted bunk boards that are 6" wide. All of our bunk boards are 2x4's. Instead you can source the boards from a lumber yard or home improvement store and then use the CE Smith…

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I recommend using 1/2 inch stainless steel staples when installing marine carpet like the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting, #CE11349. I strongly recommend using stainless steel staples because they provide the best rust resistance so will last…

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Answer 12

It's not needed to glue the bunk board carpet like #CE11349 as well as staple it. With just staples you'd be fine.

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