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Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. #5473694 11/01/10 11:14 PM
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I have A 20' painted aluminum boat.Do they really help for loading and unloading,being that it is painted,is it not a good idea to install them,or not needed for it's size.Would really appreciate any advise.

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: TheGizzard] #5474064 11/02/10 12:59 AM
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I purchase 'liquid rollers' at academy, and it makes the bunks as slick as....well really slick. You just spray paint it on dry bunks, let dry and your done. I used it on my old boat and on my new boat. I will warn you, the boat WILL slide right off the trailer if you release the front strap so make sure you are ready to launch or you'll have your boat sitting on the driveway!

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: bassdreamer] #5474111 11/02/10 01:10 AM
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Just a can of Silicone Spray does just the same and is likely a lot less expensive.

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Lou r Pitcher] #5474178 11/02/10 01:25 AM
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An aluminum boat sghouldn't need glide-sliks. There just shouldn't be that much weight. Just my opinion...

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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Rayzor] #5474192 11/02/10 01:29 AM
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if you use them make sure its tied down good ALL the timeand your winch strap is good and not rotted saw a guy plant one on the ramp this year because his strap broke and he had those

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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Matt M] #5475258 11/02/10 12:13 PM
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I used them on my 24 foot Kenner back in the day. Instead of replacing carpet I just used these and I liked them. I used two side by side on every bunk board in the back by the transom and singles toward the front where most of the bow didnt really touch that much anyway.

"DO NOT" un-hook the rope because the boat will come off that trailer while backing it down. AND hook up the rope when pulling it forward off the ramp!! I had a buddy that didn't hook up his rope while he was pulling his boat out of the water and the boat made it about 1/4 up the ramp and slid right off onto his transom and motor like a see-saw! The slides work even better when they get wet!!

Just pay attention to what your doing and your fine.

I agree with the silicone spray on the bunk board carpet it works great. I have sprayed my boards a few times and the Skeeter slides right on and off no problems.

If the carpet is old and needs replacing I would just put the slides on.


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: SKEETER151] #5475716 11/02/10 02:53 PM
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SKETTER151 speaks the truth. I had glide-sliks on the trailer of my Sea-Pro. I unhooked my boat and started backing down a steep ramp on Lake Fork. The boat started sliding, so I gunned the truck to get the boat in the water. I was lucky; I only got a little damage at the keel/transom. If I hadn't hurried, the boat would have come right off of the trailer onto the ground!


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Rayzor] #5477014 11/02/10 08:26 PM
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Here is something that you need to think about when useing the above.Donot spray the bunk boards from the axel to the back of the boat or from where your boat breaks contact with the boards to the back of boat when you are in water.This will give you a good hold on boat untill the back flotes up.


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Bernie Lee] #5481027 11/03/10 08:11 PM
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That makes sense. As for aluminum one of my boats is an 18ft Lund. It never wants to slide off easily. Both my 24 skeeter and 23ft ranger unloads easier with less water. Slicks on the boards would certainly help it I would think.


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Guide Chuck Rollins] #5502820 11/10/10 05:26 PM
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I have a 16 ft. aluminum Bass Tracker boat. A few years ago I installed a set of EZ Slide Trailer Pads because the lake I was fishing was so low you couldn't back down the ramp far enough to be in a normal depth for launching. I've kept the pads on because they make launching and trailering easier. There are 2 precautions: 1. Keep the strap hooked going up and down the ramp. 2. If you use a steep ramp, you will have trouble with the wet boat sliding back down when you are putting it back on the trailer. I have had to keep the motor in forward to prevent this when I'm by myself, a practice I don't like or recommend.


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Marooned] #5503921 11/10/10 10:25 PM
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Random thought, but I never understood guys that completely unhook their boat before they turn on the motor and make sure all is well. I always (even with my brand spankin new boat) back it in with the front strap still attached. Get in, start the motor, then unhook and back out.

Nothing more embarrassing then floating out in the middle of the lake and not get the motor started.

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: bassdreamer] #5504359 11/11/10 12:20 AM
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I,m sorry I did not get back to you guys.I forgot I posted this.My boat is a alumacraft pf175 2005.Thank you again.I need to get my mind off my job,and get back into fishing.

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Marooned] #5509740 11/12/10 02:56 PM
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I have a 19' express- weight 1385+motor installed slick sticks,purchased @BPS.Been on for 4 yrs makes easy on and off for boat.Warning, keep bow of boat ties to tr loading or unloading.Definally recomend these.

Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: wacopops] #5513426 11/13/10 07:41 PM
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I wanted to add something that I saw years ago on this subject. If you install trailer slide pads, you should look at the pads from time to time to see if any of the screws have "backed out" of the holes. A TFFer posted that his did and the screw head scratched the bottom of his boat. I keep a screw driver in my glove compartment and check the screws from time to time. I have found screws that need to be tightened.


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Re: Glide on bunk pads on boat trailers. [Re: Marooned] #5516693 11/15/10 01:58 AM
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I heard that or should i say i read that,especially if your boat is painted,thanks again fellas.

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