I just used decent-looking pressure-treated 2x6's. Might be Douglas Fir; not sure. Then a few layers of sill insulation and the carpeting. So far so good. Tod M17 #408 BuscaBrisas -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com ] On Behalf Of Steve & Diana Parsons Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:35 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Wood for bunks Why clear? Tight knot 2 or better should do... Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Smith" <tsmith@nextit.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:19 AM Subject: RE: M_Boats: Wood for bunks I plan to replace the bunks on the bum's trailer this week. Recommendations on species? I've used cedar in the past, but clear cedar in the correct dimension is very pricy. I'm thinking Doug fir. Any thoughts? t Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle M17 #496 -- dharma bum _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats