Gatorbak bunk covers - pics and review

[LD50]

I just redid the bunks on the trailer for my '13 X10 with gatorbak. My first impression is that I really like it. Before I loaded my boat I used spray on wax to cover all the bunks. I noticed a pretty big difference in how easy it was to load the boat.

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Did you though bolt or lag bolt the new bunks?

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I was going to go with the Ultimate Bunk Boards but they might be TOO slippery. Looking at these now.

[MC197indy]

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I through bolted mine.

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It looks like you bought the better end caps, are you glad you did? Think they are a lot better than the fold over method?

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Sorry, last question.....can you unhook the boat before you back in or are they too slick?

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The end caps do look nice and I would choose them again, but it's just cosmetic. I had to make my own end caps for the bow stop piece and it's OK but not as nice looking as the primary support boards with the end caps.

Gatorbak says their product is similar to carpet in terms of traction. I don't like to test that theory but I'd say it's about right. The boat doesn't slip right off the trailer like it would on plastic skids or rollers. I leave the winch hooked up until I'm in the water though.

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Good job on the Trailer, looks very nice!

Thank you, sir!

[kwoody51]

I used untreated lumber

Why did you untreated vs treated?

Thanks!

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Why did you untreated vs treated?



Thanks!

Treated is usually low quality and likes to warp and split. There are a lot of good rot-resistant woods like Douglas fir, cypress, cedar, redwood, etc. depending on where you live. No chemicals and dries out quickly.

[Cabrown]

Saw this today on Facebook. Looks like a new product from Gatorbak. I'm going to need to replace my bunk carpet this coming season. May look at something like this if the price is right. We often times have to load in the dark because we just don't want to leave!!! Lol.
Would love to hear some thoughts on this.

https://view.publitas.com/gatorbak-llc/gb-2017-product-guide/page/1

[ejj]

Treated wood is resistant to fungus and termites. That is the main goal of treating...

[MattsCraft]

Saw this today on Facebook. Looks like a new product from Gatorbak. I'm going to need to replace my bunk carpet this coming season. May look at something like this if the price is right. We often times have to load in the dark because we just don't want to leave!!! Lol.
Would love to hear some thoughts on this.

https://view.publitas.com/gatorbak-l...t-guide/page/1

Looks pretty cool!

[Mgboyd25]

Did your Trailer have 2x4 or 2x6?
Still happy with the product?