Trailer rebuild
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 9:49pm
Topic: Trailer rebuild
Posted By: 94Tide
Subject: Trailer rebuild
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 2:29pm
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I'm sure this has already been posted -- but I can't seem to find it through the forum search-- I have a 94 Correct Craft that has never had a trailer. Attempting to rebuild an 89 or 90 correct craft trailer (looks like a wishbone) to use. I have the 14 ft bunks cut and beveled, any advice on the best way to attach these to trailer? Also-when re-carpeting, why size staples should I use and how should I attach carpet at the ends? Should the bunk over hang the trailer in back a little to staple underneath? As always--thanks in advance for any help. |
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Posted By: 94Tide
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 2:34pm
| Should have mentioned-- I have a pneumatic staple gun |
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 2:51pm
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To attach bunks, counter sink the stainless steel carriage bolt on the bunk and bolt through the trailer. That way the top of the carriage bolt will not interfere with the boat. Add a washer and nut to the bottom and your good to go. The bunk will need to be offset on the inside of the trailer and flat face on the outer in order to attach the carpet. For the carpet, use stainless steel staples, I used narrow width, and staple on the outside along the sides and then wraps the carpet over the bunk and staple underneath the bunk, hence leaving the offset. This way you will not have any staples near the boat when loading and unloading. Hope this helps, this is what I did on my 84. Yours may be different. Good luck ------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 94Tide
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 2:54pm
| Thanks for the response! My trailer doesn't have access to bolt through to the underside. I'm guessing a self tapping carriage bolt? |
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 3:00pm
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There should be a metal lip where the bunk rests on. You may need to drill news holes to align with the bunk. If you have a chance and if the site has been fix, upload a pic. Have a good one ------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 5:06pm
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Is this a tube frame trailer? ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 5:23pm
This is a 60's trailer which sounds alot different than what you have but you can see how the carpet covers the wood. I pealed the carpet off the back to show someone how the original bunks were tapered,hope this helps. When doing a search the sites search feature is having problems. Sometimes googleing what your looking for with the name Correct Craft Fan is best  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 94Tide
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 7:32pm
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Awesome picture--that makes it so much easier when I can see it. I'll get a pic of my trailer up as soon as I can. I'd say its boxed channel---not so much tube shaped. As far as the 2x4's are concerned--I just cuts a 45 degree angle off the inside---does that sound right? |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: December-29-2013 at 8:52pm
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Self tappers would work loose eventually. Maybe just get really long hex head screws & drill thru both tube walls. Double nutting is recommended, as the wood swells over & over & works the hardware relentlessly. I just folded the carpet over the bunk ends & stapled on the sides. Took a little notching. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-01-2014 at 1:04pm
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Mark-- 94Tide-- e-mail me and I'll shoot ya some pics of my 93 Trailer Resto for the Purple Rain.. mtmabe@northstate.net ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |