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Bunks on Alum boats with hull strakes -Where to place bunks?
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<blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 450927" data-attributes="member: 21536"><p>You are saying you want to rip a 2x4 (1.5x3.5) down to 1.5x2.5. Personally, I would not do that. Instead, I would elect to use the 2x4 on edge as previously discussed. This is a very common approach. In fact I may see as many "on edge" bunks for small boats as I do flat bunks. I don't think I have ever seen a 1.5" x 2.5" bunk (and yes, I do think I would notice). In my mind, there must be a pretty good reason why "on edge" 2x4 bunks are so commonly used -- they work. </p><p></p><p>The downsides have already been mentioned. First, you probably should invest in new bunk brackets for the "on edge" config. These are pretty affordable. Second, your boat will sit 2" higher which could make it harder to launch or recover. As already suggested, perhaps you can adjust your bunk brackets down to offset this. </p><p></p><p>Another suggestion I would offer is when all is said and done, make sure your boat's transom is fully supported by the bunk right under the transom. </p><p></p><p>(BTW, 440# for gaso, batteries, and other gear seems like a lot, IMO.)</p><p></p><p>Edit: I meant to also say you might have to bevel the top edge of the 2x4 bunk to match your hull dead rise angle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDUBS, post: 450927, member: 21536"] You are saying you want to rip a 2x4 (1.5x3.5) down to 1.5x2.5. Personally, I would not do that. Instead, I would elect to use the 2x4 on edge as previously discussed. This is a very common approach. In fact I may see as many "on edge" bunks for small boats as I do flat bunks. I don't think I have ever seen a 1.5" x 2.5" bunk (and yes, I do think I would notice). In my mind, there must be a pretty good reason why "on edge" 2x4 bunks are so commonly used -- they work. The downsides have already been mentioned. First, you probably should invest in new bunk brackets for the "on edge" config. These are pretty affordable. Second, your boat will sit 2" higher which could make it harder to launch or recover. As already suggested, perhaps you can adjust your bunk brackets down to offset this. Another suggestion I would offer is when all is said and done, make sure your boat's transom is fully supported by the bunk right under the transom. (BTW, 440# for gaso, batteries, and other gear seems like a lot, IMO.) Edit: I meant to also say you might have to bevel the top edge of the 2x4 bunk to match your hull dead rise angle. [/QUOTE]
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