Boat Trailer Bunks

I have a pontoon boat that I have on a trailer with carpeted bunks. The boat is used in salt water and has expensive anti-fouling paint applied.The boat is a bitch to launch & recover due to the friction between the pontoons and the carpet. I want to install glides (slides) over the carpet but the glide manufactures don't know if the paint will be worn off. Has anybody had experience with this? Mike

It seems to me that if the boat is hanging up on the carpet to such an extent that it jams, then plastic slides could not possibly remove any more anti-foul than the carpet already is.

I have not had this as a problem myself, as the boats I anti-foul tend to stay in the water most of the time, and the ones I pull out a lot I don't anti-foul.

Good luck!

2009-05-07 13:34:35 by michael m

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We have to make bunk boards for our boat trailer. The boat is aluminium and we worry that pt lumber would corrode the metal but we want something that will last.

If you live in the south, then cypress lumber is available to use. Just cover it with carpet and it will last the life of the boat. If not from the south, you have no choice but treated lumber, or replace on a regular basis.

2008-07-12 23:10:25 by petalpower

We just bought a jetski about 5 mo. ago (used). I was wondering how long the bunks last on the trailer? Does replaced the carpet on them help extend their life?
How can i tell when they need replaced?

Just replace the carpet when is get ratty

2011-01-01 19:36:27 by C M

I am replacing the bunks on my boat trailer. What is the best way to attach the carpet to the wood bunks? staples?

I recarpeted the bunks on my trailer. I cut the carpeting wide enough to cover the top and sides of each bunker, then used my staple gun with the longer staples, I think they were 5/8". Staple one side first, using no staples on the top where the boat will ride. Then stretch the carpet tight over the top and pull down on the other side and staple there as well. If you want a top quality job that will hold up a very long time, use stainless steel screws and washers instead of staples. I'm not sure glue would hold up to submerging in water. My repair has been in place for 3 or 4 years with no problems.

2008-09-27 11:09:52 by elds -

i have to buy a boat trailer (25' boat) what is easy to handle roller trailer or bunk trailer for the boat in & out the water i will use the trailer twice a week?

I used both to launch and recover 25' Bayliners hundreds of times. Correctly used the roller trailer is more versatile, depending on the ramp and water depth. I could often drive the boat on the trailer on the first attempt. I hope this helps! Good luck!

2008-11-26 14:11:39 by razvan t