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Not bad for 180 bucks!
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| Author: | jtupman [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
any one know where to get FW trailer replacement parts? my side bunk brackets have rusted and i need to replace them. the trailer fits a 2005 FW 214 Funship. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Do you mean the side guides? I'd have a welding shop fabricate new ones, they'll be better anyway. Have them use a heavier gauge of C channel than that flimsy L channel FW used. Then, just order a can of touch up spray paint from FW. |
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| Author: | millhaven_nice_guy [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
I'm with Mike on this one... you can have somebody locally fabricate and install something even better. If they are that bad I would be tempted to just remove them completely. My bowrider never had any on the trailer. I am contemplating adding something that will act more like a marker with high taillights so it will be easier for my wife to line up but she doesn't really need the side bunks. |
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| Author: | Xavid [ Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
If the side guides were sturdier I think they actually could help ensure that the hull is centered and seats properly on the bunks, avoiding or minimizing the chance that the current pushes it to one side, resulting in a tilted boat and potentially hull contacting and damaging the fender and gelcoat. Since they bend so easily under pressure they become more of a hazard and a nuisance imo. |
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| Author: | Goostoff [ Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
I torched mine off because the previous owner never cleaned the boat and it needed a really good buffing, and I couldn't get my buffer behind them. I plan to make a new set that are removable for cleaning purposes Kinda miss them when the old mighty Mississippi decides to get rough and choppy. It sucks to load with 2 foot waves hitting the side of the boat. I broke a vent window on the dock last weekend. |
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| Author: | jtupman [ Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Taking it to a guy tomorrow to give me a price quote. Anyone know what i should expect? |
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| Author: | jtupman [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Got the guide-ons re fabricated locally. cost 200 bucks. picking the trailer up in a few hours. will try to post pics of before and after. thanks again for all the help guys! |
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| Author: | jtupman [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Before After Not bad for 180 bucks! |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
I can't tell from the small pics - did he weld flanges onto the lower ends, or are the supports welded directly to the trailer? These are steel I presume? Looks like a nice job and a definite upgrade. |
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| Author: | jtupman [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Yeah you can't really tell but they do have a flange welded to the lower end and are bolted to the trailer. I'm not real familiar with what you can and can't weld together but he said galvanized is nasty stuff to weld. |
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| Author: | ridepate [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: side bunk guide rail brackets needed |
Nice man. He did a good job!! 
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