Other soild plaistc 2x4 bunks where to find them ?

[yama-doo]

I started to build my 4 place ski trailer today finally ( yep I am slow starter) but I still need 4 16-18' long bunk boards , I would love the roller bunks but 12 sets of those is just to expensive for me and I have all new (few month old) bunk brackets

One of my single ski trailer Has some solid gray plastic 2x4 bunks and I love them they never rot the ski slides on and off really easy and there is no carpet to f*** with ! I have been to the local lumber yards home depot, lowes, several local trailer shops and no one has them or knows where to get them:aargh4: The closet thing I have found is those 1" composite decking boards at home depot witch I have used on my airboat trailer for side guides and flat bottom load area but they will not fit upright in the bunk brackets like a 2x4 would so I would really like to know where to find the solid plastic 2x4 bunks does anyone know?????????

 

[SJBrit]

Treated pine lasts a really long time and you can add teflon sliders on top to make it slide easily. Just a thought if you can't find what you are looking for.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

here http://www.ultimatebunkboards.com/

 

[yama-doo]

sjbrit ,
ya I thought of that but really trying to stay away form the wood if I can

speedracer
yep that looks like what I have on my single trailer Thanks! I'm not sure what shipping would be but I just emailed them to see first if they have a dealer down here in FL

 

[Cannibal]

That composite decking looks a bit different because it's a narrow/tall board when stood on edge at 5/4x6. I'm sure they'd be a lot cheaper, but probably not as nice as real plastic bunks. Maybe you can get a couple chunks of AL to fill the gap in your bracket?

One thing to consider if you go that route is the span in between the ends of the bunks. Composite decking is actually pretty flexible, and in the heat, I'd bet will sag if not supported in the middle.

 

[oxnard111]

I personally like the bunks on my trailer not to be slick...

I usually unstrap my ski before backing down the launch ramp. The ski doesn't slide off. With one person at the bottom of the ramp waiting for the skis, I'm in and out without looking like one of those other jerks that doesn't know how to launch a ski.

 

[yama-doo]

ya I use that composite decking on my airboat trailers but lay flat but don't think I would use it on a trailer like for my skis that actual goes in the water all the time plus longer the span the more flexible they are I like the other plastic 2x4 bunk boards they don't flex

I emailed one of the company's that manufacturer allot of Umh?? Polymer to see if they sell any type of plastic 2x4 for bunks other wise it looks like a coin toss to decide on roller bunks or the ultimate plastic bunks


oxnard111,
I prefer to go to the beaches I can back straight in the water when possible rather then use the boat ramps ,one for respect , two cause I have four skis and right now there on two trailers , third I normally am the only adult , five cause the dang boats what to pull in up to the back of your trailer and give you a hard time about using a boat ramp etc etc etc ...... jet ski beach is much more friendly people swim move over let you back in everyone gets alone no problems

 

[WB800BLASTER]

buy Azek 2x1 ( 4 per bunk) and use ss screw to put them together. they come in standard 16ft. shop your area as there is copy brand that is half price.

 

[Kny21]

Just use the deck boards and rip them down to 4" and double them up. Should close enough to the 1 1/2-3/4" to fit the existing brackets.

 

[yama-doo]

I thought about that but it would look really obamatized uke: plus l am not sure how well they would hold up actual going in the water on a regular basis cause I try to float the skis off when ever possible my other trailer I used them on doesn't normally get wet other then rain water

 

[Cannibal]

I'd toss out your longevity concern. Even if you use the trailer every day, and the bunks are wet for 3 hours, that's about 1100 hours of wetness per year. Up here where it rains 191 days a year on average, this decking is holding up fine. Of those 191 days, if the deck was wet for 16 hrs a day, that's about 3000 hours per year.

That said, pressure treated decks hold up for 20 years without much issue. My grandfather's deck was put on back in 90 and is still going strong.

I'll be re-doing my trailer soon, and I'll be using pressure treated 2x4s for the bunks without any carpeting. IMHO, the carpeting is what kills the wood, it doesn't allow the wood to dry for a much longer time. On top of the bunks will be 3/8" x 1.5" strips of HDPE. At 8', each strip is $10 at the local plastics place.

 

[tipafew]

I just ordered composite 2 x 4's for my trailer. Had them on for a couple months now and love it. Hopefully never have to change them again. I special ordered them from Home Depot and they were in a 12' length. They may have had 16' but I don't recall.

 

[yama-doo]

tipafew
I asked the local home depot about 2x4 composites but they said they can only get decking boards do you happen to have the correct name and item number so I can see if they can order some for me?

 

[tipafew]

I guess I should have kept that receipt, but I think I pitched it.
I thought they were a trex product. The first time I went in there to get a price the guy flipped through his catalog and found it pretty quick. I went in a few days later to order them and spent like 45 minutes with 3 different people before they found them. I know Abe from North graffix got his at Home Depot too.
Like I said......pretty sure it was Trex but not totally positive. Sorry.

 

[QuickMick]

Just use the deck boards and rip them down to 4" and double them up. Should close enough to the 1 1/2-3/4" to fit the existing brackets.

I have read jetting problem threads that get solved quicker than this thread.

 

[yama-doo]

ok thanks I'll try them again