My Boat Trailer Bunk Replacement ~ video

[A-Jay]

I needed to replace a broken bunk on my boat trailer.

Decided to change out all 4 with Ultimate Bunk Boards.

Splashed the Pro-V Bass into local Lake Menderchuck and effected the replacement in the parking lot.

The entire process went very smoothly thanks to my very good looking helper and talented camera woman.

This is the specific product we installed today ~ https://www.ultimatebunkboards.com/store/supreme-bunk-boards/2x6-supreme-black-detail

 

 

A-Jay

 

[tander]

Thanks for the video. Looks like they are going to work out great!! I really wanted them to work on my boat but they did not have the addition support that yours have. Also the ramps that I launch at are really steep, so steep, that I don't have to get in the water to launch, if fact, I could push my boat off with one hand very easy to launch when I had them on. When my bunks wear out, I might reconsider these again with the reinforcement. Glad they worked out for you.

 

[Bluebasser86]

You had me laughing with your amusement with how easy the boat went on and off the trailer. I was the same way the first time I loaded and unloaded my boat with them. Like with anything, there's some pros and cons, but the ease of launching and loading along with never having to replace the bunks again far outweighs the minor hassle of not feeling comfortable with unhooking the boat before it's in the water.

[NHBull]

Great video and something I will do when mine wear out. For now I added teflon strips and it loads like butter?

[J Francho]

You are awfully deep with that trailer.  It looks like your fenders are at least 6" below the water.  Any boat I've had, you'd be a few inches above the water line.  There's a few ramps around here where you'd be off the ramp going that deep.  Getting a trailer unstuck like that isn't fun.  I'd like to see how the bunks perform on a steeper ramp, where you can't dip that deep.  I'd also love to see loading the boat under slight power.  Not power loading, but drive on trailering.  At any rate, it looks like this is gonna work well for you.  Not sure it's the end all solution.  Thanks to you both for the detailed video!  Nice work camera woman!

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

You are awfully deep with that trailer.  It looks like your fenders are at least 6" below the water.  Any boat I've had, you'd be a few inches above the water line.  There's a few ramps around here where you'd be off the ramp going that deep.  Getting a trailer unstuck like that isn't fun.  I'd like to see how the bunks perform on a steeper ramp, where you can't dip that deep.  I'd also love to see loading the boat under slight power.  Not power loading, but drive on trailering.  At any rate, it looks like this is gonna work well for you.  Not sure it's the end all solution.  Thanks to you both for the detailed video!  Nice work camera woman!

Thanks J.

The new bunks sit  a bit 'taller' than the wooden ones I started with; perhaps just under an inch I guess. 

Clearly there's more than one way to launch & recover.

The Pro-V Bass has a 25 inch transom and I do prefer a 'deeper' trailer position; which facilitates an easy load for me.

I'll float it on like seen in the video every chance I get.

Some situations allow it - some do not.

Most all the places I fish have ramps very similar to what was shown - some even 'flatter'.

Couple of places experience a decent water drop as the season wains and I often have to stop fishing them because I can not get the trailer deep enough to get the boat off.  

Bummer to drive 90 minutes one way and have to turn around & go home.

I may give a few of those places another shot now.  

I'm quite certain I will adjust to the different launch & load 'requirements' as time goes on.

A-Jay

 

 

[J Francho]

I always had trouble with my deep-Vs trying to float them on and be perfectly straight on the trailer.  Then again, they were both not Lunds.  That would stink not being able to launch.  If you knew ahead, you could just bring the canoe.

[OnthePotomac]

Great video A-Jay and I am lovin' that boat. I am indeed fortunate launching into tidal water because the state park where I have to keep my boat and from where I launch has ramps that go on forever under water because of the tide fluctuation of up to three feet some times.  Even then the state was smart enough, thank goodness,  to paint end of ramp dock planks in bright traffic yellow for those extreme days when the river flow, tide and wind blow the water so far down river you cannot launch.  This is really rare and weird when the floating docks are almost sitting on the bottom.

[A-Jay]

49 minutes ago, OnthePotomac said:

Great video A-Jay and I am lovin' that boat. I am indeed fortunate launching into tidal water because the state park where I have to keep my boat and from where I launch has ramps that go on forever under water because of the tide fluctuation of up to three feet some times.  Even then the state was smart enough, thank goodness,  to paint end of ramp dock planks in bright traffic yellow for those extreme days when the river flow, tide and wind blow the water so far down river you cannot launch.  This is really rare and weird when the floating docks are almost sitting on the bottom.

Thank you for the kinds words and your support.

I certainly appreciate it.

A-Jay

[BassNJake]

Thanks for the video.

 

I'll be in need for replacement bunks in the near future and i'll look into these

[senile1]

Nice work on the bunks, @A-Jay.  I looked at these last autumn and was really torn about which way to go.  I researched it but ultimately stuck with wood and carpet.  

[Way north bass guy]

Great video, I loved the part where your wife gives the slight eye roll when you mention the Lund Pro-V Bass for what I’m sure she’s heard about ten million times ?. I’m the same way, and I do occasionally get the same look. 

[bassguytom]

I love my ultimate bunks. I think you will like yours also. 

[slonezp]

Andre the Giant...You've dated yourself

[MN Fisher]

Great vid A-Jay - if I ever get tired of the carpeted bunks on my canoe trailer...I've already bookmarked their site.

 

44 minutes ago, Way north bass guy said:

Great video, I loved the part where your wife gives the slight eye roll when you mention the Lund Pro-V Bass for what I’m sure she’s heard about ten million times ?. I’m the same way, and I do occasionally get the same look. 

I think it's a wife thing - I get the eye-roll from mine all the time.

4 minutes ago, slonezp said:

Andre the Giant...You've dated yourself

So my thinking 'that's a good analogy' dates me too?

 

(Ya, I know I'm getting old...don't rub it in.)

[A-Jay]

Just now, slonezp said:

Andre the Giant...You've dated yourself

I know ~ 

I did see him live in the old Boston Garden (late 70's) in an 18 man Battle Royal -

It was a star studded event that included Bruno Sammartino, and Chief Jay Strongbow . . . 

I wasn't really into the WWF, but my best fishing buddy at the time was out of his mind with it.

So I had to go, besides he paid.

A-Jay

 

[J._Bricker]

Enjoyed the video @A-Jay. The immaculate shape you keep your trailer in no doubt aided with the removal and installation of the new bunks. Glad the new bunks preformed as you anticipated and as advertised. I know I have to replace the carpet on my bunks again and these are an option. 

[Shimano_1]

Looks promising for sure. Will they not scratch the paint on your boat?  That would be my only concern. Thanks for sharing 

[MN Fisher]

2 minutes ago, Shimano_1 said:

Looks promising for sure. Will they not scratch the paint on your boat?  That would be my only concern. Thanks for sharing 

They're made from HDPE, which is smooth and slick. We used that for cabinets when I was building chemical distribution systems. Rounded corners and there's no chance of even scratching the poly-coat.

[A-Jay]

9 hours ago, Shimano_1 said:

Looks promising for sure. Will they not scratch the paint on your boat?  That would be my only concern. Thanks for sharing 

Well, there is no signs of scratching as of yet.

These bunks although durable are not rock hard - definitely softer than the aluminum hull. 

Also , I brought the removed carpeted bunks back home and stuck them in my garage - until I decide their fate.

I was a little surprised to see that they were caked with sand & grit - especially once they dried; it was very apparent.

I've always dipped the bunks before loading and after seeing that I'm glad I did.

None of that is a concern with the new bunks. 

@MN Fisher pretty much nailed it above. 

Anything on them is easily seen and can be wiped / rinsed right off.

A-Jay

 

[MN Fisher]

50 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

These bunks although durable are not rock hard - definitely softer than the aluminum hull. 

For those who want to custom mount them - using the old mounting hardware. Drill the holes VERY SLOWLY - it's very easy to punch through if you're not careful. We had to take extra care when tapping the holes for mounting screws - it was very easy for the tap to strip the hole.

[MickD]

On 9/19/2019 at 7:54 PM, A-Jay said:

effected the replacement

Great grammar, A Jay.  That's one that most would not get correct.

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, MickD said:

Great grammar, A Jay.  That's one that most would not get correct.

Thanks - Sometimes I get lucky.

A-Jay

 

[MN Fisher]

10 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Thanks - Sometimes I get lucky.

A-Jay

 

Isn't that what the wife is for?

 

Wait...what?

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

Isn't that what the wife is for?

 

Wait...what?

I will not be entertaining anything along those lines.

A-Jay