plastic for a bunk trailer

[Islandgirl]

I am looking for some of the plasic beds for my bunk trailer. I am thinking of useing the new plastic lumber top of my 2x6 wood. Does anyone know about this? I am in the courtenay/comox area and will see industrial plastics tomorrow.. I think they may be expensive. I don't want to use the little short 18" pieces sold at the boat stores.

 

[Halilogger]

Let me know how you make out, I have to do something with my bunks as well. I was thinking about the small ones , and using them only on the bow half of the bunks.

 

[Island Fish Lifter]

what size are your bunks?

Fill the dam tub!

 

[Islandgirl]

they are 2x6s
8' 8" long

 

[jimbob]

I have used plastic for a few weeks and I hate it. It scrapes the paint off the boat. Go for something softer. Plastic is too hard!

 

[scott craven]

they make teflon sliders which would be a little easier on the hull.
most marine stores should have them...

 

[Island Fish Lifter]

Mine have the normal carpeting, never been a prob.

Fill the dam tub!

 

[Whole in the Water]

They sell plastic skids for bunk trailers at Sherwood Marine. I have used them for several years and they work great.

Long live wild salmon!!!
>&lt)))>

 

[River Rat]

oops wrong post

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.

 

[Islandgirl]

Well to answer my own question.. I bought the stuff at industrial plastics 97$. Did the bunks yesterday, boat definately slides on and off easier. I have an aluminum hull, no paint on the bottom so not worried about the paint scratching off. I had carpet on the bunks. Factory install and they were pretty rotted. I replaced the wood with pressure treated and the plactic on top. After I use the boat for a bit..(maybe chum after moose hunting..got a couple draws) I will post and let you know what I think of the stuff. With just the wood I hated it, carpet was a bit better.

 

[Halilogger]

I launch 40 to 50 times a year and carpet does not seem to hold up and I to have an aluminum hull.

 

[eastpoint]

I have the nylon sliders on my Easyloader trailer. I love them. I had just carpet on my previous rig and it was a "DRAG" to winch on and launch compared to the nylon bunks. I also had the carpet wear out and rip. The nylon bunks are a good solution to supporting the boat as opposed to rollers, and the boat does not take off out of control on the ramp when launching. The launch and retrieve process is much smoother even though my new boat is more that double the weight. I think it is just the right amount of friction.

Easpoint

 

[Halilogger]

The nylon, is it one full length piece screwed onto a 2 x6 or is it in sections ?

 

[eastpoint]

It is multiple sections about 20-24". Mine came on the trailer when I bought it. Easyloader is imprinted on the strips. I will look for a photo or take one on the weekend and post it.

Eastpoint

 

[eastpoint]

This is what I found on their website, I am not sure if this is the same as my trailer. Note the warning about use for Aluminum boats only as they can leave a mark on fibreglass.

http://estore.ezloader.com/product.asp?0=209&1=289&3=2446

Eastpoint

 

[Halilogger]

I've seen those is that what you have ? I've seen other ones that are the full length of the bunk not individual pieces.

 

[Cuba Libre]

I have full bunk length plastics on my trailer. My 20 ft tin boat fits beautifully on then. A breeze to load and offload. Beats carpets all to heck!!!

They are referred to as "slick bunks"

20ft Alumaweld Intruder

 

[Halilogger]

Where did you find these slick bunks?

 

[Cuba Libre]

They were an integral part of the Rogue trailer package... bought in Oregon. I can try to find out the supplier if you are interested from my contacts in oregon. Let me know.

Cheers
Bryan

20ft Alumaweld Intruder

 

[AlK]

They are available here:

http://www.surfixinc.com/