Saving the paint sides of my hull with 3m

[-JR-]

Just bought a new 1875 Lund and tried it out this last weekend . Centring it back on the trailer was not easy in the wind .
So i installed some side bunks like I had on my fiber glass boat. I like to keep the bunks tight on my boat but this one being an aluminum painted hull I know the paint will rub off. Just thinking, maybe install some heavy clear plastic tape on the hull just where the bunks touch on the side (not the under side bunks) . maybe even some 3m scotchgaurd they place on car hoods.
What do you guys think.
ps if the boat is 1/2 inch to one side it will hit the trailer fenders .

 

[-JR-]

3 m

Anyone place some 3M clear tape on the sides of the hull where the side bunks touch on a aluminum painted hull.

 

[-JR-]

i am surprised no one has touched this post . 3m coming from Amazon

 

[Scott Danforth]

the guides dont need to be mashed up against the hull. they are there to assist in guiding it to center when you pull the boat up the centering rollers until the boat is resting on the bunks/rollers

leave 3/4" between your side bunks and the hull and your fine.

also, dont back the trailer in so far and you should be able to center it easier.

 

[-JR-]

Does not sound like you read the whole posting . when loading in windy condition and your off by 1/2 inch the hull will hit the fender ,my lund boat almost has a flat bottom

 

[jimmbo]

Most loading problems are because of the trailer being too deep in the water

 

[JimS123]

Install side bunks that are fitted with rollers. That won't damage the hull sides.

When loading, back the trailer in only as far as the wheels are in the water, and then let the winch do its job.

Trailer too deep is 99% of the issue. If the winch is too hard to crank, replace it with a power winch and then everything will be easy peasy.

 

[-JR-]

I ve tried not having it to deep .power loading as they call it .
Had white caps as I was trying to load it .

 

[Cortes100]

If you don't want the paint scuffed by the side bunks, using 3M would be a great idea. It's tough stuff and will hold up to that abuse. It should be easy to install on a flat panel. And when it wears out, you peel it off and you're back to new paint. I'm sure any local install shop will sell/give you a piece to fit.

 

[GA_Boater]

You should raise the bunks with only 1/2" leeway before hitting the fenders. And glue some bunk carpet to the fenders.

 

[strokendiesel002]

I like the 3M stuff. Put it on my uncle's SUV so he didn't scuff the roof when loading his kayaks, had a whole bunch installed on my Grandma's RV where the portable tables and chairs to get set up along side it. Great stuff and good idea!

Guys above aren't wrong though. It probably took me about 2 times loading/unloading my wife's grandpa's boat with my father-in-law(mouth full there) before he laughed and said man, this way is so much easier! 17' tracker on roller trailer with ramp in a channel that has a strong current. Even without wind it's a real treat.

Top of the fenders always showing. I do "dunk" my bunk trailers and then pull them back out to fender exposed... Disclaimer- make sure you will not loose traction and slide down the ramp when "dunking".

 

[roscoe]

Does not sound like you read the whole posting . when loading in windy condition and your off by 1/2 inch the hull will hit the fender ,my lund boat almost has a flat bottom

Would get more benefit from raising your bunks or rollers, to raise the boat so it can't hit the fenders.

If there is no way to set the trailer up properly, then your beef is with the Lund dealer that sold you the wrong size or model of trailer.