Trailer bunk glide covers
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idk, looks pretty slick, boat may slide off trailer if undone and backing/pulling from steep ramp.
I've got the Caliber seamless bunk wrap, but it'll probably be the same way, slick?
Haven't installed it yet.
But the Key is to keep the boat hooked up until you're at the water.
I've got the Caliber seamless bunk wrap, but it'll probably be the same way, slick?
Haven't installed it yet.
But the Key is to keep the boat hooked up until you're at the water.
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If you want grooves in your hull bottom, go with the slicks. Carpeted bunks with Gulf Wax paraffin for me.
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How big is your boat? I have 1 inch Plastic,slick on and slick off. No grooves no scratches.
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I've used them for years with no issues on my fiberglass boat.
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I prefer slick, you may prefer carpet.... Come to think of it, I like carpet too.... But prefer slick. OMG where am I going with this...
Seriously, easy loading and launching... (video pulling right up on the trailer) Just DO NOT unhook the bow strap and safety chain until you're ready to let her off the trailer...
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If you're wanting to go carpet, I'd use the composite decking boards (for patio), then put carpet over that.
I'm thinking wood, treated or not, gets wet (water soaked into the wood). Then the carpet can't really dry for days or so because the wood is still wet. Which doesn't help aluminum hulls.
But the composite stuff won't wet, won't rot, but your bolts can eventually.
That's the way I'm going with the bunk wrap.
I'm thinking wood, treated or not, gets wet (water soaked into the wood). Then the carpet can't really dry for days or so because the wood is still wet. Which doesn't help aluminum hulls.
But the composite stuff won't wet, won't rot, but your bolts can eventually.
That's the way I'm going with the bunk wrap.
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My former trailer experts taught me to leave a big gap in the carpet on the bottom center of the bunk. That allows the bunks to dry out, along with the carpet. I also used stainless steel staples to attach the carpet. Gulf Wax, a canning paraffin, is sold in most hardware or grocery stores. One box will last forever if you keep it in the shop fridge. Take one cake in a zip lock bag and leave it on the floor board of the tow vehicle when you launch on a warm, sunny day. When you come back in, before you back the trailer down, rub the aft 2/3s of the bunks with the wax cake. The boat will load and launch easier. Re-apply every 4-6 months. It serves its purpose for easier loading and won't harm the environment (water and fish) and you (severe health warnings) like toxic Liquid Rollers spray. That stuff should be banned.
For those using slick boards, good luck. I had them on my previous guide flats boat (more launches than the average boater) for several seasons and they definitely marked the hull.
For those using slick boards, good luck. I had them on my previous guide flats boat (more launches than the average boater) for several seasons and they definitely marked the hull.
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Wonder if you could take a heat gun and just melt the wax on the carpet.
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Guess that would work, but it embeds well on a warm day after the sun has baked the carpet.
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Tried to cut and paste all the health and environmental hazards of Liquid Rollers, but it was distorted.
Needless to say, hazards to eye, respiratory, reproductive, etc., plus fish and water. Again, I don't know how in the world that product is still on the market.
www.crcindustries.com
If you don't want to mess with Gulf Wax, get a food grade silicon spray for your bunks.
Needless to say, hazards to eye, respiratory, reproductive, etc., plus fish and water. Again, I don't know how in the world that product is still on the market.
MaryKate® Liquid Rollers® Trailer Bunk Boards Lubricant, 10 Wt Oz
Makes the loading & unloading of boats easy. Dramatically reduces friction to make bunk boards as slick as rollers. Long-lasting, non-greasy, non-staining formula. Repels road dirt & grime.
www.crcindustries.com
If you don't want to mess with Gulf Wax, get a food grade silicon spray for your bunks.
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Ehh. All seems a mute point until you consider if your going to be unloading/and loading by yourself and what style boat and how heavy then Trailer style float on or dive on and how steep the ramps are. If you do it by yourself or have inexperienced folks just do it yourself and always carpet. Slicks suck on step ramps by yourself loading and unloading.That said I have to fight a little different world up here in the river with high current steep short ramps so I am probably a little biased.
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