Treated Bunk boards

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November 3, 2021 at 3:31 am #701912

Cajunhunter67
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My bunk boards were replaced by my dealer about 3 years ago. Originally it had the pillow block bunks. The replacement was done under warranty.

While loading my boat, I noticed the right outboard bunk floating at the forward end. I stopped loading and had my son pull the trailer up so I could check it. Upon inspection, the forward bolts were gone. I do check these as I am well aware they back out over time.

What I found was the board had rotted. After getting to the house (Ramp is less then 3 blocks) I checked all the bunks. All rotted. I will be replacing the bunks with treated wood when I return home from Nigeria. The carpet is still in good condition, and I do have some extra carpet that BCB sent at one time. No biggie, I have done this on the 1998 Jag I owned.

My question, Is BCB using treated wood for its bunk boards? From my experience, they usually last quite a bit longer before deterioration becomes an issue.

Don

November 3, 2021 at 6:17 am #701913

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Yes, they are a treated material, though it’s not as good as the old treatment. It’s those same EPA issues and a change.

November 3, 2021 at 7:30 am #701914

JKelley
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Maybe to extend the life of the bunk boards before wrapping in carpet apply a spray coating that is used for undercoating on vehicles or what’s used in the bed of pickup trucks, this might make these boards last for years. Would not be that expensive but would have a long lasting impact.

November 3, 2021 at 8:56 am #701915

Cajunhunter67
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Bass Cat Boats:

Yes, they are a treated material, though it’s not as good as the old treatment. It’s those same EPA issues and a change.

Thanks for the response. Doesnt surprise me at all.

I may take Jkelly advice. Might add some Thompson Water seal.

Don

November 4, 2021 at 7:36 am #701929

Bass Cat Boats
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Yes, nothings really penta-treated anymore as they shut down use of arsenic.

November 4, 2021 at 9:21 am #701932

catdude28
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I remember a couple of years ago that the Gator Backs were not successful on the BCB hulls, but was it ever revisited with the company so that they could be made to work on a BCB ?

November 4, 2021 at 11:44 am #701934

Rich12
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Treated wood became virtually useless when the EPA forced the lumber mills to quit using arsenic in treated lumber. Since then, its really only good for a very few years. I have post in the ground that have been there 20 years and are solid. I have post 3 years old that have to be replaced because of no arsenic and the wood is rotting.

Your Govt just loves to screw up things.

November 4, 2021 at 6:23 pm #701938

himmelrr
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Cypress boards are the way to go IMO. You will have to make them yourself but they last.

November 4, 2021 at 8:55 pm #701939

Bass Cat Boats
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Cypress is a very good wood if you can find it and it’s not very easily found in volumes.

November 6, 2021 at 2:13 am #701956

Cajunhunter67
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Bass Cat Boats:

Cypress is a very good wood if you can find it and it’s not very easily found in volumes.

Thanks for the Cypress idea. I have mill about ten miles from the house. May be the last time I have to replace bunks. Carpet is another issue. LOL!

Don

November 8, 2021 at 6:45 am #702002

Dwayne
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To BassCat

Why use wood? The plastic/composite boards with L-channel or C-channel supports underneath would have enough strength to support the boat and would rot proof.

Being composite the boards could be heated and shaped as needed. Using channel supports provides the extra stiffening between supports.

It would be just one more enhancement that BassCat brings to the market first.

November 8, 2021 at 7:59 am #702003

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They continue to look for cost effective methods, realizing most use only 2×4 on their bunks does challenge us some already, with competitive costs.

November 8, 2021 at 9:38 am #702008

catdude28
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I would gladly pay for the option of some type of composite/plastic. I would think that many would if it would be a reasonably priced upgrade to prevent blistering.

November 11, 2021 at 9:39 am #702056

himmelrr
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Cajunhunter67:

Bass Cat Boats:

Cypress is a very good wood if you can find it and it’s not very easily found in volumes.

Thanks for the Cypress idea. I have mill about ten miles from the house. May be the last time I have to replace bunks. Carpet is another issue. LOL!

Don

Just make sure to get as few and as small of knots as possible. Knots are the weak points.

January 12, 2022 at 10:21 pm #702894

Cajunhunter67
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Bunk boards replaced. After I trimmed them, my wife added two coats of Thompson water seal and then painted them.
Hopefully it should last a little longer.
Downside, my tight wad wallet should have replaced all the carpet too!
Sometimes I’m my own worst enemy! Lol!

Don
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