aluninum bunk brackets - The Hull Truth

me00351 · 10-09-2009, 04:42 AM

has anyone used these aluminum brackets?
my galvanized steel brackets have become rusty and are flaking .
seems like aluminum is the way to go.

Bamaskeetshooter · 10-09-2009, 05:48 AM

I would be concerned that the aluminum would be strong enough. You might have to go significantly thicker to get the same strength.

me00351 · 10-09-2009, 06:24 AM

it's 1/4 inch thick and the inside joint is filled in at a 45 degree angle.
are there any engineers out there who would know how strong it may be?

monobill · 10-09-2009, 07:05 AM

That looks like what Hi-Tech uses on their bunk trailers. Or at least on the one I just bought.

http://www.aluminumboattrailer.com

Bill

me00351 · 10-10-2009, 07:05 AM

the answer from hi-tech trailer was to go ahead and use them.
they are used on all of their trailers both large and small ,so he said to use the aluminum

ackman · 10-15-2009, 12:31 PM

I had to reduce the bunk height in a trailer, cutting down the supplied galv. ones from LoadRite. Surprised how good they look after a few years of saltwater use. Acid cleaned them and sprayed cold galv compound, 2 coats on the cut edge.

tb714usr · 10-17-2009, 08:08 PM

I've got aluminum on my 2004 Sea Pro SV2100 and don't have any problems.