Recommended Roller Bunks for Boat Trailer to Ease Launching and Loading Boat and Bunk Guides

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Do you have boat trailer bunk glides or slicks that help boat to slide better onto and off of trailer?

asked by: Kirk N

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Expert Reply:

The best option for your boat to move better on and off your trailer is to use the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks # DL21741. These rollers make loading and launching your boat easy. They are available in 4 and 5 foot lengths, so I've linked a page to assist. You will also need the roller bunk brackets like # DL21742.

The attached video will also help you with the installation and operation. One note is that we recommend having a rope attached to your boat when using this for the first time as we have had customers surprised by the ease and how quickly they launched their boat when they were left behind on the dock.

Your other option is the CE Smith 90-Degree Bunk Board Guide-On Kit # CE27600K90 using bunk boards like # CE27820. These boards do come in different lengths and I've attached the link to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Yes, the CE Smith Bunk-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 60" Long - 1 Pair #CE27600 can work on the inside of a pontoon boat. Based on the photo you may prefer the CE Smith 90-Degree Bunk Board Guide-On Kit #CE27600K90 which will…

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Answer 2

The CE Smith Brackets #CE10196G-4 you mentioned do not have a stated weight capacity but as long as you install them properly and use your best judgement with placement and with the bunks you'll be fine with what you are doing.…

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Since the outside frame channel on your trailer is about as wide as your boat you'd need to go with a guide on that has a 90 degree angle for the upright posts instead like the part #CE27600K90 so that you'll get closer contact like…

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I spoke with my contact at CE Smith and the wood in the Carpeted Bunk Boards #CE27600 is a non-treated wood. The carpet though is marine grade carpeting.

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Answer 5

The Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk Bracket, part #DL21742, fits Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunks #DL21740 and DL21741. Four are needed to mount a pair of roller bunks. My contact at Dutton-Lainson advises that u-bolts are not specifically required to…

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Answer 6

Yes, you could convert your Rolco trailer from the wooden bunks to roller bunks. The Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk, part #DL21741, has a universal mount system that attaches directly to either vertical or horizontal positioned bunk boards that…

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Answer 7

I would place the roller bunks in the same orientation as the wood bunks that were there previous. There would be no need to extend them out further. Normally the bunks extend just a bit past the rear of the trailer frame like the picture I…

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Answer 8

The overall measurement from the top of the roller to the bottom of the U channel is 2-1/2 inches. I have provided a photo for you that shows the dimension you inquired about. I have linked you to a parts review video for the Roller Bunk #DL21741 you…

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Answer 9

You can use roller bunks like the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers #DL21741 instead of carpeted bunks on your 2012 Deep V Tracker boat without any marks or indentations. The roller bunks…

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Answer 10

The Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Brackets #DL21742 do require 7/16" U-bolts such as #7163183UB. The bunk brackets are designed to be used with Roller Bunks #DL21740 or #DL21741.

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Answer 11

Yes, you would want to use two sets of 4 foot roller bunks since your current bunks are 8 feet long. I would recommend you go with the Dutton-Lainson Boat Roller Bunks #DL21740. These roller bunks would have plenty of capacity and would be sized…

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