Troubleshooting Smudge from Yates Bow Stop
Question:
I have a bow stop installed on my trailer and it works great but it leaves terrible looking black smudge marks on the fiberglass Hull. Is there a solution for this? Can I cover it with bunk carpet? If so, is there a specific glue you would recommend? Thanks
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
Since your Yates Y-Style Bow Stop # YR4Y22-3 leaves a smudge mark, you can use marine grade bunk carpet like # FCR8008 in between to assist. There isn't a glue specifically made for that type of application so I recommend using a solvent based contact cement.
There are some non-marking bow stops, but the Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers - TPR - 6-1/2" Span - 1/2" Shaft - Yellow # YR333Y isn't just an easy swap.
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Fulton Marine Grade Carpeting for Bunk Boards - Black - 12' Long x 8" Wide
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Trailer Bunk Carpet
- 8 Inch Wide
- 144 Inch Long
- Fulton
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Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers - TPR - 5-3/4" Span - 1/2" Shaft - Yellow
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Guards and Pads
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- 2-7/8 Inch Wide
- Thermoplastic - Non-Marking
- 3 Inch Long
- Fits 1/2 Inch Shaft
- Yates Rubber
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Yates Y-Style Bow Stop for Boat Trailers - Heavy-Duty Rubber - 4" Span - 3/8" Shaft
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Guards and Pads
- Bow Stop
- 2 Inch Wide
- Black Rubber
- 2 Inch Long
- Fits 3/8 Inch Shaft
- Yates Rubber
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