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<blockquote data-quote="wihil" data-source="post: 236228" data-attributes="member: 6487">I put PVC pipe on my bunks also - the trailer was originally set up for 2x4&#039;s set on edge, and they had rotted out long before I got the boat/trailer (unfortunately the previous owner used copper pressure treated boards, so now I get to deal with pitting).&nbsp; My boat is only 12&#039; and just over 100#&#039;s, so I&#039;m not worried about support.As I had to redo the entire bunk setup, I went with 3&quot; PVC split twice on the table saw a the width of a 2x4 on edge.&nbsp; It snapped right onto the new pressure treated boards and is held on with a couple deck screws from the lower side.&nbsp; It added maybe an additional .25&quot; in height, and the rounded profile makes great contact all the way down it&#039;s 5&#039; length.&nbsp; Loading/unloading is a snap, and it doesn&#039;t trap water like the old carpet. I usually load and unload fairly deep in the ramp, so just a nudge gets her in the water and a tug gets her back into the forward roller.If it doesn&#039;t work out, I&#039;ll put a small chunk of carpet about 2&#039; from the back to make a &quot;break&quot; of sorts.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="wihil, post: 236228, member: 6487"] I put PVC pipe on my bunks also - the trailer was originally set up for 2x4's set on edge, and they had rotted out long before I got the boat/trailer (unfortunately the previous owner used copper pressure treated boards, so now I get to deal with pitting). My boat is only 12' and just over 100#'s, so I'm not worried about support. As I had to redo the entire bunk setup, I went with 3" PVC split twice on the table saw a the width of a 2x4 on edge. It snapped right onto the new pressure treated boards and is held on with a couple deck screws from the lower side. It added maybe an additional .25" in height, and the rounded profile makes great contact all the way down it's 5' length. Loading/unloading is a snap, and it doesn't trap water like the old carpet. I usually load and unload fairly deep in the ramp, so just a nudge gets her in the water and a tug gets her back into the forward roller. If it doesn't work out, I'll put a small chunk of carpet about 2' from the back to make a "break" of sorts. [/QUOTE]

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