I just recently purchased a '08 22ve that's mechanically solid (so far), but needs a lot of TLC. I put together an intro thread here: https://www.tigeowners.com/forum/gen...oducing-myself
Part of the TLC was replacing the bunks ASAP after we got the boat home. While testing the boat, I checked out the trailer, and one of the bunks was so rotted we had to rubber band it to the trailer mount just to get the boat back on the trailer.
I built up a full set of bunks from 2x4 and 2x6 treated lumber and stainless hardware. I countersunk the hex head bolts, then locked them in place with 5 minute epoxy. For bunk carpet I went with Cuda Powersports 12" and 18" rolls, plus a box of staples. I bought a pneumatic stapler from Lowes for ~$40, plus 2 cans of 3M 90 spray contact adhesive.
Assembly went well, taking my time and about 4 hours of work. Then we dropped the boat in the water, and proceeded to Go. To. War. on the old bunks. I used a pipe wrench, 18" slip joint pliers, locking pliers, and a 16 pound sledge hammer to "adjust" the mounts back to their proper location. It took about 3 hours, an aggravated rib injury, and sore muscles everywhere else. The non-stainless hardware had corroded away so badly that I literally had to use the pipe wrench to tear the old bunks apart so I could get to the hardware. Looking back, it would have been a great idea to have a battery powered angle grinder/cutting wheel to cut the old hardware off.
Why were the mounts bent? Only thing I can figure is the previous owners didn't get the trailer deep enough when getting the boat on the trailer. I can only imagine the loads a modern surf boat puts on their bunks!
At the end of the day, I now have the boat on a good set of bunks, and I can work on through the off-season. (and yes, I know many of you break the ice on the lake so you can keep skiing, but I'm a wimp).
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Y'all have a good one,
Mike
Part of the TLC was replacing the bunks ASAP after we got the boat home. While testing the boat, I checked out the trailer, and one of the bunks was so rotted we had to rubber band it to the trailer mount just to get the boat back on the trailer.
I built up a full set of bunks from 2x4 and 2x6 treated lumber and stainless hardware. I countersunk the hex head bolts, then locked them in place with 5 minute epoxy. For bunk carpet I went with Cuda Powersports 12" and 18" rolls, plus a box of staples. I bought a pneumatic stapler from Lowes for ~$40, plus 2 cans of 3M 90 spray contact adhesive.
Assembly went well, taking my time and about 4 hours of work. Then we dropped the boat in the water, and proceeded to Go. To. War. on the old bunks. I used a pipe wrench, 18" slip joint pliers, locking pliers, and a 16 pound sledge hammer to "adjust" the mounts back to their proper location. It took about 3 hours, an aggravated rib injury, and sore muscles everywhere else. The non-stainless hardware had corroded away so badly that I literally had to use the pipe wrench to tear the old bunks apart so I could get to the hardware. Looking back, it would have been a great idea to have a battery powered angle grinder/cutting wheel to cut the old hardware off.
Why were the mounts bent? Only thing I can figure is the previous owners didn't get the trailer deep enough when getting the boat on the trailer. I can only imagine the loads a modern surf boat puts on their bunks!
At the end of the day, I now have the boat on a good set of bunks, and I can work on through the off-season. (and yes, I know many of you break the ice on the lake so you can keep skiing, but I'm a wimp).
IMG_1870 resized.jpg
IMG_1871 resized.jpg
Y'all have a good one,
Mike
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