Bunk Scratches

[Gym]

My bunk boards are worn up front near the bow, not the rear. I try to float on at no wake 1, no power loading allowed by me.

Sounds like you have a steep ramp @njmr2fan. So your scratches are primarily up by the bow? As I mentioned I transitioned to manually loading using the dock lines and winching the last couple of feet. If that is possible you may want to try that.

@Williamsone46. It's not the carpeting causing the issue but the dirt and sand it traps both at the ramp and on the road. The plastic (generic term) and hdpe boards rinse clean when launching & retrieving. They act similarily to our anodes as the hdpe material is less noble (softer) than the gelcoat. The issue with these materials seemed to be more due to towing than launching & retrieving.

 

[Wr3ckdiver]

I noticed my bunks started scratching when I winches it up the last time (I never powerload). Is there a way to buff these out? Just ordered liquid rollers from Amazon to prevent further damage.

 

[njmr2fan]

I just bought these on clearance from trailerpartsdepot.com

http://www.trailerpartsdepot.com/p-1305-bunk-slicks-fits-2x6-3-x15-white-10-pcs.aspxche

Install was straight forward and I mounted them right on top of my carpet. The hull sits atop 2 rows of raised nylon. There are dips and channels to allow water to wash away debris and sand and keep a clean running edge. Super slick. When we loaded the boat I watched the boat slip as I was trying to get the bow hook on. When I tapped the brakes to set the boat forward, it moved easy. Time will tell how these workout, but for $26 I can always throw them out.

 

[Scuba_ref]

I just bought these on clearance from trailerpartsdepot.com

http://www.trailerpartsdepot.com/p-1305-bunk-slicks-fits-2x6-3-x15-white-10-pcs.aspxche

Install was straight forward and I mounted them right on top of my carpet. The hull sits atop 2 rows of raised nylon. There are dips and channels to allow water to wash away debris and sand and keep a clean running edge. Super slick. When we loaded the boat I watched the boat slip as I was trying to get the bow hook on. When I tapped the brakes to set the boat forward, it moved easy. Time will tell how these workout, but for $26 I can always throw them out.

Does the thought of those screws backing out keep you up at night? That would cause a lot more hull damage than the carpets.

 

[njmr2fan]

Yeah, I mean I thought about that, but they're in there tight. Furthermore, when I unload and load I get to see the trailer bunks.

 

[Papa]

I have had great success with the green in door out door carpet. It has the ability to wash most if not all sand and mud from itself and lasts a lot longer than carpet. I have used it on two Yamaha boats and 3 Yamaha jet skis and have no scratches. I also put it on my boat and jet skis lift bunks. Have had no issues. Its not the prettiest product, but works very good.
Papa

 

[Mtschelling]

I wound up going to gator bak. The lake I frequent is sandy and surface scratches were inevitable (even with rinsing and frequent silicone applications). I forgot to take pictures during the install but I couldn’t believe how much sand permeated the factory carpet.

 

[Bedlamfirm]

@njmr2fan do you have pics of how it looks. I've been considering changing... thought of doing a roller

 

[DBamaC]

@njmr2fan I'm interested in how these things seem to be working too. The comments I find on line seem to be generally positive other than the screws being too short. I'm probably at the poing that I'll need to something with my bunks by the end of the season and want to have a plan.

 

[njmr2fan]

So far so good. These covers are slippery! That's the only concern I have. Where the boat used to hold itself onto the bunks by weight alone, I bet I could unhook the boat, take off in the parking lot and lose the boat right off the trailer. There's no problem idling into the trailer and the boat sliding all the way to the bow roller, and sometimes sliding back. I always use the safety chain on the bow hook and always "set" the boat with a brake check and then re tighten all the straps before we leave the parking lot. Probably too soon to see any progression of scratching on the boat, I can only the see wear from the original carpets.

 

[njmr2fan]

@Bedlamfirm , with the boat on the bunks you cant see them, I have no pics of them, ill have to take some on one of our trips.

 

[Scuba_ref]

I just bought these on clearance from trailerpartsdepot.com

http://www.trailerpartsdepot.com/p-1305-bunk-slicks-fits-2x6-3-x15-white-10-pcs.aspxche

Install was straight forward and I mounted them right on top of my carpet. The hull sits atop 2 rows of raised nylon. There are dips and channels to allow water to wash away debris and sand and keep a clean running edge. Super slick. When we loaded the boat I watched the boat slip as I was trying to get the bow hook on. When I tapped the brakes to set the boat forward, it moved easy. Time will tell how these workout, but for $26 I can always throw them out.

@njmr2fan it looks like you bought one set. I'm guessing 2 sets then for a 23 foot boat? Would love to see pics of your install.

 

[njmr2fan]

I bought 1 set correct. If spaced out a few more inches, I cant see why 1 set wouldn't be okay for a 23'?

 

[Mtschelling]

Finally remembered to take a picture of the Gatorbak. No scratches to speak of this season. Truly the best.