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Skipper · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:48 am Post subject: OT Bunk Board Question

Has anyone used teflon strips on their bunks to make your boat slide on/off easier? Thanks...Adios

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Central Scrutinizer · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:19 am Post subject:

We had them on the trailer for the airboat at UTMSI, and yes, it make the boat slip right off. But then, with the lack of a reverse, you HAD to have them!! Never gave it much thought about using them for a powerboat. Don't see any reason why it would be a bad thing....

Shotgun · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Premont, Tx

I tried the strips and really didn't care for them, they were damaging my gel coat.. I have been told that spraying your boards with a silicone spray makes a big difference, good luck.

ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:41 am Post subject:

Not only do they help your boat slide off. They also help protect the bottom of your boat...paint doesn't rub off. I will be putting them on mine soon.
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Uncle D · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject:

I've heard Gel-coat..NO Aluminum..YES

I had them for the ol' Baymaster. I painted the hull. The Strips would pulled off paint. I think they are actually High Density Poly-urethane Plastic or something like that Embarassed

I would go with what Shotgun said.

Stoner150 · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Had them on the old trailer for my 19 stoner for many years. They will mark/scratch your gelcoat somewhat, but not to the point of serious damage. Spraying the carpet with silicone spray will definitely make your boat slide off easier! I nearly launched the Stoner on the concrete once a few years back when I did it!!
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