How to replace Boat Trailer Bunks & Carpet

How to replace and wrap new wood boat trailer bunks with carpet the correct way.
I used pressure treated fir from Home Depot, sanded all edges down, coated it with a polyurethane, wrapped and staples the carpet around the 2x6’s. Be sure to always use stainless steel hardware so they doesn’t rust. The method I am doing here to install eliminates counter sinking a bolt head into the wood, instead I am just screwing 1 1/2 inch hex head stainless screws into the wood on the trailer.

[@dannywatson3643]

From what I've been learning you should not use any kind of varnish or sealant on pressure treated wood. I bought some of this spar varnish after watching this video to use on a new bunk board, but then talked to the owner of a boat repair business of 40 years who said not to put anything on pressure treated wood. A knowledgeable friend told me the same thing.

[@seamansj]

Great job. Now I just have to wait and put my boat in the lake for a couple days so I can redo mine. Thanks.

[@kennyirish5021]

Look at your lumber and put curve facing up, support the boat better and last longer.

[@chidote1howtodo]

Great explanation!

[@mb4lunch]

Doing mine this weekend

[@mb4lunch]

Sweeeet. Thanks

[@dancindavey1515]

Great explanation. Can I just cover an existing board that has worn covering?

[@vtxdaryl]

The staples won’t go through both layers of carpet, besides the wood is probably rotted underneath the old carpet. Do it this way and you’ll have a professionally installed boards.

[@robertdean6222]

I’m curious if you kept the staples off the side of the board that the boat runs up on or not?

[@jamesharper8373]

What do you do with the boat?