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Hey guy.. I'm getting ready to replace my bunks.
They are 7 years old and 2X6 carpet covered wood.:rolleyes:
I have heard of the "ultimate bunk boards".
Ideal for Boat Lifts !
Have any of you tried them?:confused:
The main thing I heard is -- Make sure you have your boat / trailer in the water before you unhook your boat...And make sure your boat is hooked up and pulled up in plsce before you pull your boat out of the water..:eek:
Thanks, Rick
I'd be afraid of those...
I fish alot by myself and I don't want my boat coming off the trailer until I'm ready to push it off where I can step in the boat as I'm pushung it off the trailer...
You do have to be very careful using them.
I understand that.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
I have a Tracker DEEP V Targa 18.5' with a heavy 115hp 4stroke..
There is no way for me to step from the trailer to the bow without a ladder.:eek:
Thanks, Rick
They're really slick for a while, then they start sagging in the middle, and don't contact the boat but at the supports. If you use them, I would recommend backing them up with 2x4"s.
Thanks for the info...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by rockmike
Here is a e-mail from Joe at ultimate bunk boards
"Our boards are made from 100% hi-density extruded polyethylene plastic and weigh nearly 3 lbs. per foot.
Although they are not as rigid as a wood board they are very strong.
In using them as trailer bunks, what is important is the distance between mounting brackets. For the 2x6 boards, when the brackets are 72" or less apart, our boards work very well."
I took some measurements.
The greatest distance between my brackets is 36"
Rick
I could see that as a problem with tall gunnel boats such as yours....:)Quote:
Originally Posted by HaleDamage
I've been using plain ol' Cedar fence post for bunks. No rug, nothing, and the Cedar wont scratch your boat. You'll grow old and die before you have to replace those Cedar Fence posts.
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Plastic, when exposed to heat and pressure, will change shape over time. For a small light boat they would probably do OK. I like the slider pads that attach to the face of the regular bunks. They make unloading a breeze on natural ramps and such. Personally, I'd go back with the wood versions.
Thanks Guys..This is a super board with a great bunch of guys..
Not 100% sure yet...
Here is a pic of my boat--As you can see I can't just step from the trailer to the bow
Rick
Nice boat Hale. A friend had a 17' model and it did real good, but didn't like windy days. You folks get some genuine bad wind and a boat like that always brings you home.
How do you launch a boat like that by yourself...??
""How do you launch a boat like that by yourself...?? """
I have never tried.. I have seen a guy with the same boat - Back in next to a ramp dock....get in the boat-back it off--tie up--go park his truck / trailer.
Without a dock--Float it off. ( get wet ). I guess.
""but didn't like windy days""
Yup-- the wind can be a pain..
My new Minnkota with I-pilot does help..Still a learning curve on that.
It really did great in Minn last spring with 4'+ rollers. Did not plan on that--a fast moving storm came in..
I also carry 2 - 46" drift socks if needed.
Thanks Guys
Rick