Worn Bunkers caused hull rash

[cragginshred]

[cragginshred]

The above pic was taken tonight when I noticed pretty significant scratches along my hull that line up with bunkers and are the same width. I had not noticed any wearing with the carpet, but plan to inspect it more when the boat is launched in the am. Ideas out there for buffing out my hull once the carpet is re done? what is the best method to go about replacing the carpet? Any links to recommended products or how to videos?? Thanks!
Don

[BlkCrkNautique]

I also just noticed this same scuffing in front of each bunk too. Curious to know what type of carpet and any type of prefered method of attaching such as glue, nails or staples.

[Paxdad]

I have the same problem unfortunately I have a blue hull and the scratches show up more. What make of trailer? Prestige?

[cragginshred]

Zieman trailer. Sits perfectly in there, and no noticeable wear on the carpet, but then again I did not look at it too closely last 2 times out. So psyched to ski!

[Nautiquehunter]

When you power load, unload the boat you stir up sand ,dirt and small rocks some end up on the bunks. When you shallow load the boat you are driving up on gritty carpet and scratching the gel. The cure is to always put the trailer in deep and float the boat almost to the bow stop. Not only does it prevent the scratching it will also increase the life of the bunk carpet.

[xrichard]

Every boat I've ever had.

It's not just because of power loading...it is mainly because of dirt/grit in your bunks. Dirt/grit gets there with the trailer just sitting in the (often dirt or gravel) parking lot while we're out on the lake.

I try to ignore it, lol.

[cragginshred]

Previous owner power loaded it, not me. Likely bunks needed to be wet before soft load. Thanks,.. good to hear it's common.

[OKWAKEBDR]

This the ONLY reason my new boat does not have a black hull. My last boat had a navy blue hull and I promised myself I'd never do a colored hull again.

[BlkCrkNautique]

Anyone know if it can be buffed out? I have a black hull and looks terrible...to me anyway. I just got the boat so done by previous owner but thought maybe it was the carpet. One thing that I have always done with my other boats is back the trailer so all the bunks are underwater, then pull it up to where I want to load. I did this thinking maybe it would make the boat slide on better but maybe good for cleaning the bunks too.

[Quinner]

Anyone know if it can be buffed out?

Depending on how deep they are buffer may not be aggressive enough, try buffing if no go you will need to wetsand and then work your way back. If the scratches are really deep you may simply just want to polish the area so they are less visible.

It's not just because of power loading...it is mainly because of dirt/grit in your bunks.

Dirt could be a part of the problem however unless the gel is slid across the dirt it will not scratch, so the real issue is power loading.

On both my colored hulls, float them on only and they do not get scratched, kind of a PITA but so is wet sanding the scratches off regularly.

[cragginshred]

Anyone know if it can be buffed out? I have a black hull and looks terrible...to me anyway. I just got the boat so done by previous owner but thought maybe it was the carpet. One thing that I have always done with my other boats is back the trailer so all the bunks are underwater, then pull it up to where I want to load. I did this thinking maybe it would make the boat slide on better but maybe good for cleaning the bunks too.

'Discount inboard marine' is a great resource too,.. they advised me to get a product you get from a automotive paint supplier. It is written down in my truck I will post the brand when I get a chance.