Popeye
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I ordered the 2x4 Self Centering Bunk Glide Ons from Eastern Marine. Got them in a very timely manner. Instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. I did disagree with one of the steps though. On step 3 it said to slide the glide on as far forward as it would go until it was almost flush with the end. This is due to the cupped shape on the end. That would leave several inches of glide on unsupported and subject to impact damage when loading the boat. I decided to shape the bunk under it to allow more impact protection. From the start of gathering tools to lowering boat onto the trailer, 2 hours. Taking the boat to the lake in the am to fish and try the new additions. I'll be posting some pictures later tonight. I did make one nasty error and installed the right side on the left and vice-versa. Not sure what difference that would make but I switched the boards around anyhow. Good thing the holes lined up (mostly). It might have something to do with the self centering part???
Here is what they basically looked like before.
The ends are pretty beat up.
I removed the back half of the carpet. That way the front half wouild help hold the boat on the trailer when I recover by myself.
The end cut to 45 degrees. I could have shaped it better if I had more than a hacksaw to werk with.
After installing the bottom half.
Side view of the glide on.
Boat hanging from the pallet jack.
Strap under motor mount.
Final product back view.
Here is what they basically looked like before.
The ends are pretty beat up.
I removed the back half of the carpet. That way the front half wouild help hold the boat on the trailer when I recover by myself.
The end cut to 45 degrees. I could have shaped it better if I had more than a hacksaw to werk with.
After installing the bottom half.
Side view of the glide on.
Boat hanging from the pallet jack.
Strap under motor mount.
Final product back view.