Do Boat Trailer Bunks Need Carpet to Install Tie Down Bunk Slicks

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I have an old john boat trailer Im replacing the bunks on. In going to buy new 2×6s. If I go with the slicks, I dont see a need to carpet my boards. Is that assumption correct? Thanks Joel

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Hey Joel, you are correct you do not need to install carpet on the bunks if you install the Tie Down Bunk Slicks for Boat Trailer Bunks # TD59FR. What kind of boat do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joel

2/28/2026

Its a 1978 Fisher Marine. Seems like carpet may be a little more gentle on the boat though. Thanks for your response

Jameson C.

3/2/2026

@Joel Glad to help!

Answer 1

Hey James, welcome back! Yes, the Tie Down Bunk Slicks #TD59FR will work well on the bunks of your pontoon trailer. Just keep in mind, these are designed to reduce friction quite a bit so it will change how your boat loads and unloads. They will…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. I went out to our warehouse and got my hands on one of the Caliber Marine Slides. They are slightly flexible, but not that much. You would not be able to bend just one end of the slide, but if you needed to…

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Answer 4

Hey Robert, Without knowing the exact sizes of your current bunks on your trailer I would recommend the Tie Down Marine Slides #TD49FR. These come in 4 3 foot sections and 4 1 foot sections to cover different sizes and adjust if you have a longer…

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Answer 5

Hey Tom, welcome back! The Tie Down Bunk Slicks for Boat Trailer Bunks item #TD59FR do not have any weight limitations. These come in a pack of 10 and measure 16" long and 3" wide. They do not come in white but I have a set that does. For a…

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Answer 6

Hey Leighann, do you know how wide your bunk boards are? Most small/medium sized boats have 1-3/4" wide bunk boards, or something close to that. If that's what you have, you'll need to go with the 1-1/2" wide option from Caliber…

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Answer 7

Hey Steve, you can trim down the Tie Down Modular Marine Glide Ons for Boat Trailer Bunks like part #TD69FR so what I would do is use the curved end piece for the transition section onto the bunks like you mentioned and then trim down the opposite…

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Answer 8

Hey Mike. The Tie Down Bunk Slicks item #TD59FR need to be spaced no more than 4" apart. You'll need to use nine per 16' bunk board assuming your fiberglass boat makes contact the entire length of them. I attached a picture below from…

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Answer 9

Hey, Mitch. You can use the Tie Down Bunk Slicks part #TD59FR with a fiberglass Ranger Boat. One thing to keep in mind is the slicks are made of a PVC and PVC is more ridged. Over time you will see some friction marks or scuffs. Just something to…

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