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Thread: Boat trailer bunk slicks

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    Default Boat trailer bunk slicks


    I installed some trailer bunk slicks about 3 or 4 years ago. They worked great for a while -- making loading and unloading an easy chore. But they have recently become "unslick" (for lack of a better description).
    Question: Does anyone know of a way to re-vitalize these things to make them slick again, or am I stuck with having to replace them with new ones?
    I would greatly appreciate help from anyone with any experience with these.

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    I would think you could call the manufacter and they could tell you.... I have them on my trailer and are great I only use one length on each side or else my boat slips off when I load it. better than rollers.

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    Do these slick boards/strips scratch up the boat bottom much? I have a aluminum V, when loading on trailer boat floats 3/4 way on trailer & that last 4 feet with the front dragging on bunks(they are out of the water) is a pain. Was thinking about putting 2 or 4 feet of slick type strips in front instead of carpet. Any opinons ????
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    Try spraying with pure silicone spray. This works fine on carpet covered bunks, but does not last very long.

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    Back the bunks all the way into the water (getting them wet) and then pull forward to where you usually load the boat.


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    I have carpeted bunks on mine and was having a hard time launching and loading until I sprayed them with "Jig-a-loo" a silicone spray. Now when I back down the ramp the boat starts sliding off before I touch the water. Its been a bout 3 months since I sprayed them and they are still sliding fine. I bought it at Wallyworld for just a few bucks. Also great to spray under the motor cowl to displace water from everything.

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