CE Smith Vertical Bunk Bracket 8 Inch, Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel, Sold Individually

The CE Smith Vertical Bunk Bracket is a heavy-duty mounting bracket built to attach bunk boards to a boat trailer's frame, giving trailers the extra bunk height needed to properly cradle and carry larger boats. Standing 8 inches tall, 5 inches wide, and made from 1/4 inch thick alloy steel, this bracket is engineered to handle the load and vibration of trailering without flexing or fatiguing over time. It is finished with a hot dipped galvanized coating that resists rust and corrosion from constant exposure to water, salt spray, and weather, making it suitable for both freshwater and saltwater trailer use.

This bracket mounts to the trailer frame in a wall-mount configuration, allowing bunk boards to be raised vertically to match a boat's hull profile and provide broader, more stable support along the keel and hull sides. It is sold individually, so multiple brackets are typically ordered to complete a bunk setup. With an item weight of 3.28125 pounds, it adds minimal weight to the trailer while reinforcing bunk board stability during towing, launching, and retrieval.

Specifications

• Brand: CE Smith
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10161GA
• Product Type: Vertical Bunk Bracket
• Height: 8 inches
• Width: 5 inches
• Thickness: 1/4 inch
• Item Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 2 inches
• Weight: 3.28125 pounds
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Finish: Hot Dipped Galvanized
• Mounting Type: Wall Mount
• Sold As: Individually (each)
• UPC: 768296005825

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CE Smith 10161GA vertical bunk bracket used for? It mounts bunk boards vertically onto a boat trailer frame, giving the trailer the extra bunk height needed to properly cradle and support larger boats.

How tall is the CE Smith 10161GA bunk bracket? This bracket stands 8 inches tall, with an overall item footprint of 8 x 5 x 2 inches.

What material is the 10161GA bunk bracket made from? It is made from 1/4 inch thick alloy steel, finished with a hot dipped galvanized coating for corrosion resistance.

Is the CE Smith 10161GA bracket rated for saltwater use? Yes, the hot dipped galvanized finish on this alloy steel bracket resists rust and corrosion in both freshwater and saltwater trailer environments.

How much does the CE Smith vertical bunk bracket weigh? The CE Smith 10161GA weighs 3.28125 pounds.

Does the 10161GA come as a pair or individually? The CE Smith 10161GA vertical bunk bracket is sold individually, so order multiples to complete a full bunk setup.

How wide is the CE Smith 10161GA bunk bracket? It measures 5 inches wide.

How does this bracket mount to a trailer? The 10161GA uses a wall-mount style attachment to the trailer frame, allowing a bunk board to be positioned vertically against it.

Why would a trailer need a vertical bunk bracket instead of a standard one? A vertical bunk bracket like the CE Smith 10161GA raises the bunk board height, which helps the trailer accommodate boats with deeper or larger hulls than standard low-profile bunks allow.

What thickness of steel is used in the CE Smith 10161GA? The bracket is built from 1/4 inch thick alloy steel for rigidity under load.

Will the CE Smith 10161GA bracket rust over time? Its hot dipped galvanized finish is specifically designed to resist rust and corrosion on this alloy steel bracket during long-term trailer use.