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    Quote Originally Posted by cattoon View Post
    I replaced the bunks on my trailer with composite and they are very slick, if you go that route just be prepared to change your launch routine.
    I did the same. I Go to the waters edge before I unhook

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dollfly View Post
    I did the same. I Go to the waters edge before I unhook
    That is a good practice to have. I have seen a few boats dumped onto the ramp. Mine stays hooked until the trailer wheels go into the water
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    If your boat is aluminum don’t use pressure treated wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DockShootinJack View Post
    That is a good practice to have. I have seen a few boats dumped onto the ramp. Mine stays hooked until the trailer wheels go into the water
    I did that first time taking new boat to the water! That boat is slick on the bottom!


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    Quote Originally Posted by slabin View Post
    If your boat is aluminum don’t use pressure treated wood.
    What do manufacturers use then? Brand new Tracker and I’d assume the bunks are PT!


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    Aluminum boat manufacturers may be using a different product for the bunks. The chemicals that are used in the new eco-friendly pressure treated wood will Leach through the carpet and into the aluminum and eat pinholes in the hull. It's the same reason why there is a disclaimer on a box of aluminum trim coil that says do not use directly over treated wood. I did this on some treated 4 x 6 post one time and the chemicals in the wood ate the aluminum at the ground level

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    My take is that gluing bunk carpet holds water too much. Some multi purpose glues aren’t applicable for long term wet situations. If you have questions about chemical content compatibility then consider cypress. Very strong and long wet life. IMHO, I’d rather get the right wood and replace the carpet a couple of times. I don’t care for the plastic slide stuff. Guess I’m just old school.
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    Quote Originally Posted by striperking View Post
    I have to redo the carpet on my Ranger. I’m going to go ahead and replace the wood and carpet.Ranger said to use regular pressure treated wood from Home Depot.I will be getting 24 oz bunk carpet.
    Any opinions?
    I did mine and just used indoor/outdoor carpet from Home Depot. Yes, definitely stainless staples. I borrowed my neighbors air stapler which made it way easier.


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