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Securing Boat Trailer Bunks #14094170 08/13/21 06:54 PM
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What's the best method for securing bunks to a boat trailer. Tired of lag bolts backing out.

Thought about these stainless steel elevator bolts going in from top of bunk and securing bottom with locknut.

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Re: Securing Boat Trailer Bunks [Re: T Bird] #14094272 08/13/21 08:41 PM
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That oughta work. Last time I redid bunks I used galvanized lag bolts with silicone on the tip when screwing them in. But like you say sometimes they back out at the worst possible time!


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Re: Securing Boat Trailer Bunks [Re: T Bird] #14094311 08/13/21 09:13 PM
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use bit large enough to counter sink the head just past flush, keeps it from wearing on the carpet/hull.

they make a T nut type of head lock too, the square part fits and it locks in.

look in bulk fasteners, lowes/homey despot/ace etc.

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Re: Securing Boat Trailer Bunks [Re: T Bird] #14095043 08/14/21 04:03 PM
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Gracias Hop. thumb


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Re: Securing Boat Trailer Bunks [Re: T Bird] #14122406 09/08/21 01:38 AM
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Use two nuts.


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