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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 432871" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p><strong>How long should the bunks be? How much of the boat should be overhanging the bunks?</strong></p><p></p><p>The bunks should extend from just beyond where the bow turns up...and should extend past the transom end of the boat. It is important that the stern, transom, and motor be supported fully. Without the full support, some boats have developed a "hook" (downturn in the hull) which can make it difficult to get on plane.</p><p></p><p>Since you are starting from scratch, rather than carpeting the bunks, you might consider just topping your bunks ( DO NOT USE TREATED LUMBER) with a PVC gutter downspout cut in half. That will leave them slippery and make loading and unloading very easy. </p><p></p><p>Be certain to keep the strap on the boat until you get the stern over the water. If not, and "early launch" can occur. Ha Ha </p><p></p><p>regards, richg99</p><p></p><p>https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40137&hilit=bunks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 432871, member: 4376"] [b]How long should the bunks be? How much of the boat should be overhanging the bunks?[/b] The bunks should extend from just beyond where the bow turns up...and should extend past the transom end of the boat. It is important that the stern, transom, and motor be supported fully. Without the full support, some boats have developed a "hook" (downturn in the hull) which can make it difficult to get on plane. Since you are starting from scratch, rather than carpeting the bunks, you might consider just topping your bunks ( DO NOT USE TREATED LUMBER) with a PVC gutter downspout cut in half. That will leave them slippery and make loading and unloading very easy. Be certain to keep the strap on the boat until you get the stern over the water. If not, and "early launch" can occur. Ha Ha regards, richg99 https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40137&hilit=bunks [/QUOTE]
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