Shorelander rotten bunks

[Palancar]

I have a 2014 Shorelander bought new with a 1685 Lund. It"s stored inside from Oct to May.
Last week taking it out of water the bunks came loose. They had rotted so much the bolts pulled
through. Took them apart and completely rotted. One broke in two from it's own weight. There are
4 2x6x8'6" untreated and carpet covered bunks. Does anyone else have untreated wood under
their carpet? Shorelander is a reputable company why would they use untreated lumber? I've
replaced three of the four with treated and countersunk wood but this bugs me. Anyone else have
the same experience?
Palancar

[bubba800]

Originally Posted by Palancar

I have a 2014 Shorelander bought new with a 1685 Lund. It"s stored inside from Oct to May.
Last week taking it out of water the bunks came loose. They had rotted so much the bolts pulled
through. Took them apart and completely rotted. One broke in two from it's own weight. There are
4 2x6x8'6" untreated and carpet covered bunks. Does anyone else have untreated wood under
their carpet? Shorelander is a reputable company why would they use untreated lumber? I've
replaced three of the four with treated and countersunk wood but this bugs me. Anyone else have
the same experience?
Palancar

Treated wood is corrosive to your aluminum boat. That is why it is not used in your transom or floor either.

[bbheli]

Originally Posted by bubba800

Treated wood is corrosive to your aluminum boat. That is why it is not used in your transom or floor either.

What about sealing the wood before carpeting or using a stronger wool like maple vs pine?

[REW]

Just use Cyprus or similar rot resistant wood.

Or, use plastic bunks that do not rot.

Good luck

[Ltrain]

Originally Posted by Palancar

I have a 2014 Shorelander bought new with a 1685 Lund. It"s stored inside from Oct to May.
Last week taking it out of water the bunks came loose. They had rotted so much the bolts pulled
through. Took them apart and completely rotted. One broke in two from it's own weight. There are
4 2x6x8'6" untreated and carpet covered bunks. Does anyone else have untreated wood under
their carpet? Shorelander is a reputable company why would they use untreated lumber? I've
replaced three of the four with treated and countersunk wood but this bugs me. Anyone else have
the same experience?
Palancar

Yeah as has been stated, you better get that treated wood off your trailer and replace with untreated lumber. Before carpeting you can use an epoxy sealant to extend life but treated wood and aluminum is a big no-no

[REW]

Go through these charts to determine the best rot resistant wood for your replacement bunks.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C...w=1680&bih=907

[CI_Guy]

Treated lumber can also corrode steel that is not painted or galvanized. That's why all the hardware for decks is either double dip galvanized or has a special coating. That treated wood can damage both your boat and trailer.

[Palancar]

Cabelas marine on their website says "treated pine is the industry standard" in boat trailers.
So, I put the rubber backed nylon carpet from the origional bunks back on the treated wood.
The boats primed and painted so it seems safe from contact with the wood. The point is when
you buy a quality trailer you shouldn't discover the bunks have rotted away in 6 years by having
them break in two and fall apart. I wondered if anyone else had that same problem or if I was the
only one. Thanks for the tips. I'll keep an eye on the boat for corosion and replace these bunks
if it appears.

[stjoeguy]

All the bunks have been replaced on both my 12 year old Shoreland'r trailer and Shore Station boat lift. The trailer was probably at the 10 year mark. I discovered the rot while trying to load the boat to return from Canada when the bunk had rotted at the front bolt and was resting on the cross member. Duct tape to the rescue for the return trip. The boat lift bunk repacement was just last year. So, yes, wood rots. Six years might be early but I'm not totally surprised.

[Huntindave]

Originally Posted by Palancar

Cabelas marine on their website says "treated pine is the industry standard" in boat trailers.

More proof, don't believe everything you see on the internet. Do you really think the writer of the ad, did any research before making that claim?