Trailer Bunks Slides

[buckman]

You can make your own from the white PVC "wood" from the lumber yard. Recess the screws and router the edges with a 3/4 round over bit.

[Mr. Sandman]

I emailed the company who make these slides and they told me that my boat was too heavy for them.

Also, be careful on the install. The directions say you can put them right over the bunk carpet...the problem is the carpet compresses and the screw become exposed and dig into the gel coat. I have heard from a few guys that have experienced this and I would install them on the wood directly if I was doing it.


I ended up getting a can of liquid roller.

I was thinking about soaking it with dish soap, but I'll try the liquid roller first.

(This may all be for naught because I may not be able to get the boat to the house...too may low trees, and tight turns. It may be easier to keep it in the boatyard. But I would really like it home next to my work shop.)

[denis]

be carefull I had them on my bunks and they put grooves in my hull.

Best to go with -liquid rollers,I spray my bunks in the spring and in the fall great stuff.

[MrHunters]

Originally Posted by denis

be carefull I had them on my bunks and they put grooves in my hull.

Best to go with -liquid rollers,I spray my bunks in the spring and in the fall great stuff.

i'd at least give it a shot... it's an 8 dollar test

[Van]

Originally Posted by MrHunters

i'd at least give it a shot... it's an 8 dollar test

This liquid stuff sounds like the easiest/cheapest and quickest way to go for now.

Its only my first year with the new trailer so I'll see how it goes.

[Sea-Gar]

See if you can get your hands on an old truck bedliner - cut to shape and screw in.