How to Make 2x6 Carpeted Bunk Boards for a Boat Trailer

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Do you offer the following trailer bunks with carpet installed. I have a 1987 Ranger 373V single axle trailer. Need two bunks 6ft long and 6 inches wide. Need two bunks 10ft long and 6 inches wide.

asked by: Grant

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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 Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards # CE11349 to cover the boards. A 2x6 is going to measure 14" all the way around, so this is the only carpeting that we have that is wide enough.

To cover your (2) 6' boards and (2) 10' boards you will need a total of (2) of the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards # CE11349. Each roll would be enough to cover (1) 10' board and (1) 6' board.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

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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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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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 4

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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The general rule of thumb is that you want your bunks to extend completely to the stern (rear) of the boat, or even and inch or two beyond. That way the transom has plenty of support as you drive down the road. The bunks can extend as far forward as…

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We do offer marine grade carpet 18" wide, the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting part #CE11349 which is 18' long but it's only available in black. I have attached a full list of our selection below.

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Yes, the hardware you purchased is adequate and there is not a need to use adhesive as long you wrap the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting, #CE11349 around the bunk board securely and use sufficient amount of staples.

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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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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…

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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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I recommend using a combination of non-water-soluble glue and staples to install the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting #CE11372. You can use the staples only on the back side of the bunks - where it does NOT touch the boat hull. Glue should be…

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Answer 12

Yes, you can use stainless steel (heavy-duty) staples to attach boat trailer bunk board carpet like CE Smith #CE11372 to pressure treated wood. You can also use hot-dipped galvanized staples. Either type is fine for use with treated lumber.

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