Will Tie Down Bunk Slicks Work Well On Pontoon Boat Trailer Bunks

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Do these work good for the bunks on a pontoon trailer.

asked by: James J

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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 definitely make loading and unloading smoother, but it also means your pontoon may start to move sooner or slide a bit faster than you’re used to. It’s a good idea to be mindful of that change, especially the first few times you launch, so you can get a feel for how your boat responds with the slicker surface.

What kind of pontoon do you have?

expert reply by: Robin H

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James J.

4/29/2026

I have a 2016 bass buggy 18 with a 2025 mercury 75 hp. The trailer bunks are 14’ 2”” for the inner bunk the outer are divided at the wheels with about a 24” section out to miss the fender.

Robin H.

4/29/2026

@JamesJ that setup will work just fine with the bunk slicks, you can install them on the main contact areas and they’ll do a great job.

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