Can the Caliber Marine Slides for Boat Trailer Bunks Be Attached Directly to Wood Bunks w/out Carpet
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 01/17/2026
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If I am replacing the bunk boards to they have to be carpeted or can I attach the slides directly to the wood?
asked by: Dave B
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Either way is going to work Dave. You can install the Caliber Marine Slides item # CA76AJ directly to the wood or install them over carpet. This kit comes with ten slides that are 3" wide x 15" long and plenty of water use rated screws to securely attach them to your wood bunks.
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Caliber Marine Slides for Boat Trailer Bunks - 3" Wide - Yellow - Qty 10
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Bunk Carpet
- Bunk Carpet Slides
- 3 Inch Wide
- 15 Inch Long
- Caliber
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Greg
1/19/2026
I added these slides over the bunk carpeting. I have a 25’ WorldCat 250. The boat rests on the slides the full length of the bunks. I have 2 bunks in a b shape for each side of the boat. So I bought a lot more because of that. If you have new bunks, or old or no carpeting, you can put these right on the wood, if you like. As long as you have the slides under the hull, I see no harm putting them on bunks without carpeting.