We all know the classical boat trailer that works with bunks. Very practical, affordable and resistant. What you probably don’t know is that bunks can get worn out and that your boat hull can be damaged or scratched during the process of loading and launching.
Boat owners have to take measures to protect the boat. A bad scratch doesn’t affect the appearance of your craft only but it can also be dangerous. The same for the bunks. Although they can be changed or even repaired, it can be expensive and worn-out bunks aren’t a good thing if you’re planning to sell your trailer in the near future.
Carpets
A way of protecting your boat trailer bunks is precisely getting carpets for bunk trailers. It isn’t a luxury. Carpets are that kind of boat trailer accessories that aren’t a decoration. They are useful and practical.
Best reviewed brands
There are many brands with different features. Some of the best reviewed are: CE Smith Trailer Roll Carpet which is made of thick polyester that is very resistant to harsh marine environment. Besides, the rubber backing protects it from weather conditions. The only disadvantage is that it’s more expensive than other brands.
A less expensive option is SeaSense Trailer Boat Bunk Padding. A competitive product made of high quality material that is easy to install. However this product is available only in black color and there are limited a sizes.
Fulton also offers an affordable bunk carpet that protects from scratches, is very easy to install and conceals dirt. However, most reviews point at the fact that the material is not thick enough which makes it prone to unraveling.
There are of course many other brands. Here we went over different features and prices. What it’s important is to have a material resistant to heavy loads and weather/marine conditions.
