Trailer bunk stands

[Stormi]

my boat trailer needs new trailer bunk strands in the back. Easy loader does no longer have parts available.
this is for the 235. Does anyone have an idea what to use. I have looked around but not found anything this is simila.
3 inch tall. Needs likely to be replaced this year. Too rusty to refurbish. Picture attached.

 

[Offshoreman]

Go to EZ Loaders web site. It isn't really user friendly, but it's where I got some parts last year, and they had those in varying sizes.

EZ Loader's web site here

 

[Stormi]

I actually called them and the tech guy told me that they do not have anything that would work.
looked at the website and could not find anything. You would think tat they have something that works. The guy was knowledgable and aware of triumph boat trailers

 

[Offshoreman]

Well darn it.

 

[Offshoreman]

I looked around a bit and you're right, they don't seem to exist. Might need to have them made or buy a different mounting style.

 

[NCangler]

I would take one off and take to a fabricator and see what they would charge to weld some up for you.

 

[Offshoreman]

Exactly. Aluminum. So you don't have to ever replace them.

On mine, I put a washer between the stand and trailer frame on every bolt. I found that water was being trapped inside the stand, and causing corrosion. I put a washer between the stand and frame at each bolt location and now water runs out freely. Probably extend the life substantially.

 

[Stormi]

I should have done the washer 4 years ago.
fabricating might be the only option. Is Aluminum strong enough.?

 

[Offshoreman]

Yes, plenty strong. Just let them know what it is you're supporting so that they can get the right gauge of aluminum.

 

[Harper]

When I redid my trailer a few years ago with new bunks and hardware, wiring, etc., I found some 1/4" thick aluminum L brackets to put on my new bunks, attached with stainless steel lag bolts and nuts. They swivel on the stands with 1/2" satinless bolts and locknuts, nylon washers. I worked on the stands for a long time, since they are welded to the galvanized cross pieces on the trailer, and had quite a bit of rust on them. Lots and lots of wire brushing and anti-rust primer and paint. But unfortunately, being welded on, they are again showing quite a bit of rust. There's a drain hole in the cross piece that they're welded to for water to drain from inside each stand, but it hasn't helped all that much. I never was crazy about the EZLoader trailer, and will likely replace it someday with a custom built.

 

[Alex621]

Look up “strut post base”. With some research and maybe some minor mods you could be in business. You can probably get what you need in stainless also.

 

[dboyd351]

You can use these bolted to your cross members with a u-bolt:

Robot or human?

I've rebuilt trailers for a 2001 15' Logic CC and a 17" Triumph CC using them.

 

[Stormi]

I found a local shop that can make them out of aluminum. They want $100 each.
I searched strut post base and found some options but the 6x4 bases have all 2 holes.
l look around a little more and see what I can find.
Perhaps just having them made might be a safe option.
Our boat ramps are all closed so I have a little time.
thank you for the suggestions

 

[Dave LeGear]

Try this Google search link and visually scroll / look until you find something that might work...

https://www.google.com/search?q=boa...Vrm-AKHS1UD_sQ_AUoAnoECA0QBA&biw=1354&bih=598

The problem most have in searching on the Net is reading too much and wading through a ton of Sites and giving up to soon... Too many forget about the image search feature, and just changing up the "Keywords" used as they look for needed components. This also applies to Part Numbers and just past them in the search bar and used the image search also.

Hope this helps!
Dave

 

[Dave LeGear]

Different Keyword search which returned better results and suspect one here could be modified or cut down to work.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Bun...VjT98KHX5hA1AQ_AUoAnoECA0QBA&biw=1354&bih=598

 

[Stormi]

I ended up reworking the bunk stands from the trailer. After removing one I realized that they are not in that bad of a shape.
I cleaned and grinder them down, used a rust killer, painted with Zink paint twice and finished them with clear coat car paint.
looks good. Will see how long it lasts. It corroded the aluminum under the stand quite a bit. I need to make sure that it’s gets flushed well after each use and that the drain holes are not plugged up with dry salt.

 

[Offshoreman]

That looks great. When I did mine, I put a stainless washer at each bolt location between the aluminum and the trailer bunk stand. Water just pours out now. Much more confident when I'm rinsing it.

 

[Alex621]

Nice work. I bet they will last long enough for you to get your money’s worth!

 

[Dave LeGear]

Looks much better!
I would take them back up one at a time and use some Salt Water rated JB weld to fill in that frame divot and level it back off again... Not that it will add much if any real structural strength, but to slow down any salt water from pooling back up and just setting there eating away at it with the help of the different metals.

This or correct it (drill a drain hole) where it can "drain" off when some gets and just sets there.... If not it will just keep eating away.

Lastly, pitch a sprinkler under the boat and really soak the underside (see link below) of the trailer after each use with fresh water.

https://www.performanceoutdoors.net...p-keep-your-trailer-alive-in-salt-water.6500/

Best,
Dave

 

[Stormi]

I will try the JB weld. Awareness is a big issue as well. I will make sure it gets a good rinse every time.
2 of them did not have drain holes in the trailer at all. I drilled holes in the side of the stand so the water can get out.