Silicone for bunks

[ffmedic74]

Thought about using food grade silicone on the bunks to make them slicker. Any issues doing this with the gelcoat long term???

Thanks in advance.

[TRDon]

The only problem I see with that is that if you trailer a lot, and dont tie down the back, the boat will slide side to side. Mine did that 2 boats ago with new carpet on the bunks.

[SkiTundra]

Dish soap? Boot goo? You only need it on your forward bunks right?

[WakeSlayer]

Be careful !! Guys have lost boats cuz of that stuff. It only takes one moment of forgetfulness....

[Rick]

Liquid Rollers

West Marine sells a product called Liquid rollers. I used it a few years ago and as I backed down the ramp the boat slid off until it hit the prop. If you use it don't undo the front strap until the boat is in the water!!!

[SkiTower]

If you use it don't undo the front strap until the boat is in the water!!!

x2

[east tx skier]

Don't use silicone. I know of at least one owner who got gel coat blisters because the silicone he was using on his bunks trapped water up against his hull for a prolonged storage interval.

[Gopher1]

West Marine sells a product called Liquid rollers. I used it a few years ago and as I backed down the ramp the boat slid off until it hit the prop. If you use it don't undo the front strap until the boat is in the water!!!

X3

[Rick]

Thanks Guys

Thanks guys; Now I don't feel nearly as dumb as I did when it happened. LOL

[xrichard]

When I was in college, I worked at a busy marina and saw two boats slide part-way off the trailer onto the ramp (both stopped when the prop dug in to the concrete).

Because of that, I never release my bow strap until the back end is in the water.

I've used Liquid Rollers and it is effective....just don't pull the trailer w/o your boat strapped.

[johnboyy7]

What if you only put it on the front bunks?

[xrichard]

good idea

[DealsGapCobra]

What if you only put it on the front bunks?

This is exactly what I was thinking when I read this. I might give it a try.

[ffmedic74]

My main concern was to ensure that the silicone would not harm the gelcoat or cause issues to the gelcoat if I ever had a nick in the hull and needed to have it repaired etc. I know that cars are much harder to repaint if people have used siliconized wax on them.

[johnboyy7]

did anyone ever trying just putting this on the front bunks? how did it work? did you notice the boat trying to slip off?