So after installing them a month ago now and several trips to the lake I cant stress how pleased I am with these bunks. Boat power loads super easy with hardly any throttle input and everything dries out very fast. Well worth it thats for sure.
So after installing them a month ago now and several trips to the lake I cant stress how pleased I am with these bunks. Boat power loads super easy with hardly any throttle input and everything dries out very fast. Well worth it thats for sure.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
After seeing your pictures and picking your brain for installation tips/advice, I finished my install this past Thursday. I agree with you. I like the product and it puts my mind at ease concerning hull blisters.
I don't know if they still say it but Triton said not to install them on their trailers a few years ago they scratch the gel coat.
I have seen posts that complain about it scratching the hull especially if you have gravel driveway or gravel at the ramp. Even if it scratches some I think I'd take that over hull blisters. I will keep an eye on mine and see.
You think carpet doesn't scratch? It's captures all kinds of crap, grit, grime from the lake. My hull looks like it's been wet sanded where the bunks are.
I'll take scratches over blisters any day.
Other than a couple of light surface scuffs that wipe right off i see no other scratches. I dont want blisters.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Yeaper I don't understand why everyone isn't on them. Biggest thing is no hull blister worries!
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ! Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
They reduce the chances of blisters, but they don’t eliminate it. Says so right on Gatorbak website. I’m still going to do it when I get the opportunity. I definitely prefer less chance then most likely!
CTA ! If your boat isn't sitting on wet carpet then where will the blisters come from?
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ! Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
I’m not bashing Gatorbaks, I’m going to put them on. I’m just telling you what the actual manufacturer says, they themselves say they won’t absolutely prevent them - just lessens the chances. Definitely better than carpeted bunks!
from their site:
Although we can't say that Gatorbak will totally eliminate the opportunity for blisters to form, we do believe our product can help prevent it.
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ! Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Post some pics if you can. I would like to see what they look like on your trailer.
2022 Phoenix 919 Pro XP
2022 Mercury 225 4s 3B133405
This thread has all my install pics Dave.
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1064799
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Same here...I read TritonTRXV8 previous thread and paid close attention to his install pics. My boat is a bit older, as it's a 2015 model of the 18 trx, but I just put mine on last Friday, 8/7/2020, and made an initial trip with them on Sunday. I'm very glad I made the investment. Loading and unloading seems a bit easier and do not need as much throttle to load. Also found that it was definitely time to replace, one of the long bunks had started to rot already. That carpet holds way too much moisture before drying out.
2015 Triton 18trx
2015 Mercury 200 Pro XS - 2S
Mercury Tempest Plus 24P
MinnKota Fortrex 80# / 6" Jack Plate
Humminbird 899ci HD
Humminbird Helix 7 DI
2017 Triton TRX Patriot w/250 ProXS Optimax