Anyone using teflon strips on trailer bunks?
 

Did they really make a difference? Do you notice any increased tendency of
the boat to shift during towing, compared with having only carpet on the
bunks?

Anyone using teflon strips on trailer bunks?
 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Did they really make a difference? Do you notice any increased tendency of
the boat to shift during towing, compared with having only carpet on the
bunks?



Not Teflon. All the newer aluminum Jetboats use UHMW plastic. You can get
it cut to size at a good plastic supplier. 1/2" and then counter sink the
screw head in to the plastic.

Anyone using teflon strips on trailer bunks?
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Calif Bill wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Did they really make a difference? Do you notice any increased tendency
of the boat to shift during towing, compared with having only carpet on
the bunks?



Not Teflon. All the newer aluminum Jetboats use UHMW plastic. You can
get it cut to size at a good plastic supplier. 1/2" and then counter
sink the screw head in to the plastic.

How well do they work? I've often wondered.

They work great on the boats. Allows you to launch and retrieve in shallow
water with ease. The boat slides like on a roller trailer, but with the
support of a bunk.

Anyone using teflon strips on trailer bunks?
 

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Did they really make a difference? Do you notice any increased tendency of
the boat to shift during towing, compared with having only carpet on the
bunks?

We have a wood hull, not fiberglass. Bunks were carpeted and was too much
friction.
Bought the spray bunker stuff from West Marine. I think it's called "liquid
rollers" or
something like that. It works REALLY WELL. Be careful you don't put on more
than
you want. I like it because you can add just enough, it's very easy, and the
bunks are
still carptet, not plastic.