Trailer carpet covering

[jerridsc]

What is the best (most slippery) carpet covering for trailer bunks and supports?

[NickScheuer]

I use the best grade of deck/porch carpet at one of the big box builders stores because I want maximum service life. I've used salvaged indoor carpet (premium grade) and the outdoor stuff is WAY better.

[hetek]

"Glyde Slicks" by Taco is one product designed for bunks, if slipperiness is your goal.

[DesertAlbin736]

Ditto to Nick's post. But slipperiness is not all that much of an issue. By the time the trailer is backed in far enough to float the boat only a small portion of bunks are still in contact with the hull.

[jerridsc]

That makes sense. Thanks all.

[motthediesel]

I'm working on setting up our trailer now, and I'm not going to use carpet on our bunks at all. The treated 2x6's will be capped instead with 3/8" PVC sheeting. Full 4x8 panels of that material are available at Lowes for $80/sheet. We'll rip it into 5-1/2" strips and screw it on with (counter-sunk) SS screws.

That plastic is pretty soft anyway, and I'll bullnose the edges too -- I think it will make a nice durable, no-mar surface for the hull to sit on.

Tom

[nebulatech]

Tom, I'm very interested in how that works out for you and your bottom paint. Please keep us posted!

[DesertAlbin736]

Tom,

Sorry we couldn't make it out this year. Was looking forward to the trip but COVID had other ideas.