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Step 6: Hold the carpet in place and use the staple gun to secure the carpet. Staple every 2 to 3 inches starting at one edge and working to the other. Only staple the bottom and sides of the bunk. You don’t want to scratch the finish on your boat from a staple that might sit a little too high. Fold over the edges of the carpet before stapling them and cut away the excess carpet with the utility knife. This will keep the new carpet from catching or tearing.
Step 2: Once the wooden bunks are revealed, inspect them for any signs of damage or rot and replace them if necessary. Replace any old rusty hardware as well if necessary; be sure to take the parts with you to the hardware store to make sure you get the right sizes. here
Step 4: Measure the dimensions of the bunks and add 3 inches to each dimension. Trace these to the back of the new carpet and cut 2 pieces out using the utility knife. [links]
Step 5: Drape the carpet over the bunks lining up the edges and keeping the carpet centered. Keep the seam on the bottom side away from the side that contacts the boat, and not on the same side that the bunks attach to the frame.
Your boat trailer most likely has carpeted covered boards called bunks that protect the hull of your boat during transportation, loading and unloading of your boat.
Step 7: Maintain your trailer! You have invested a lot of money into your boat and maintenance is an important component to keeping it in top shape. Maintenance of your trailer is just as important as maintaining your boat to help protect your investment during transportation, loading and unloading.
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With fall right on the horizon, it’s time for many sailors to start thinking about taking their boats out of the water. And that means projects to finish before the season ends. One thing you should be sure to double check before hauling out is the bunk carpet on your trailer. Holes in the carpet could scratch and damage your boat’s fiberglass hull. If the carpet needs replaced, it’s an easy DIY project that you can knock out in an afternoon.
Now you’re all set to make this quick but important update to your trailer! All of the materials used in this video are available at www.sailrite.com. [links]
All you need to replace the bunk liner are stainless steel staples, staple gun, and a boat carpet material. When we replaced the liner on the trailer for our Project Boat, we used Boat Blanket Fabric as our liner material because of it’s excellent chemical, UV and mildew and mold resistance. Plus, Boat Blanket is a soft, non-woven plush material that is gentle enough for the boat’s hull. more