Quick Ray Roberts Report and Tips for Replacing Carpet on Trailer Bunks

[@simondoran6979]

Thanks for the tips & tricks. Have a great day!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Thank you too

[@timschreiber1584]

How about Tuff Bunk? Company in Arizona!

[@alanaho4915]

I'd like to know more on thoughts about Tuff bunks.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Tim I don't know them but I'll ask

[@timschreiber1584]

@@KenSmithFishing I heard they would damage the hull after I made a few inquiries!

[@johnkoons7163]

Thanks for this review of carpeting bunks. At first I thought well that's a no brainer, but I picked up pointer tips from these guys. Especially the gluing first. Thanks! So when do you pick up your Bass Cat?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Sorry John catching up on comments today!

[@ronswinford4952]

I would like a simple to understand explanation to the vent holes and how to set them up for your boat?

[@KenSmithFishing]

Ron did you get what you were looking for in the prop videos?

[@ronswinford4952]

@@KenSmithFishing Yes I did thanks for all the info

[@brandenbeary2668]

I would also like to know what carpet they used. Thanks

[@KenSmithFishing]

Branded if you will email me that question to [e-mail] I will ask them

[@alanaho4915]

Ken, why didn't they bring the carpet together or overlap it on the bottom where the wood would not be exposed?

[@kellycarr4701]

So the water can drain out easier. You should never completely wrap the bunk with the carpet. I leave at least a 1 inch gap.

[@alanaho4915]

@@kellycarr4701 I'm reading two trains of thought on this. My current trailer bunks are totally wrapped and seem to drain and dry (could be the hot Arizona air). Others promote using a quality marine carpet capable of draining, etc. A couple have promoted leaving a 1 to 2 inch gap. I'm also reading different thoughts on using glue, if not just to make it tacky to hold it in place while wrapping. To each his own and experience I guess.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Alan I think you are right about the dry air out there and @kellycarr was spot on!

[@alanaho4915]

@@KenSmithFishing so the other day your video with Bass Cat they double wrap their trailer bunks, and I understand the reasoning they used regarding slipping, etc. I'm thinking, short of using good quality carpet, placing an extra layer, tacked with glue, on the top then wrap the bunk with a full piece leaving a 1 inch gap at bottom. I know I'm going to have to do this sooner than later.

[@blahblahmilbury]

which carpet to use? Don't think you covered that. Thanks.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Mike I'll check

[@j.d.stauffer7510]

Ken, for props...a 3 blade 25 pitch Tempest on my 20 ft nitro worked pretty good but I tried out a 3 blade 25 pitch Fury and lost ~8 mph top end and the boat won't get "up and out of" the water as much. Is the Tempest that much better at bow lift? I noticed a significant difference in weight between the two, the Fury is much lighter, wouldn't this weight loss help make more power and would going up to a 26 pitch Fury make a difference with bow lift?

[@KenSmithFishing]

JD I don't think the weight makes that big a difference, but yes apparently the Tempest has of the best bow lifts in the Mercury line-up, which is helpful in heavier rigs like Nitros and Rangers

[@j.d.stauffer7510]

Didn't mention it, but they did it...leaving that exposed 1" gap of wood on the underside allows the wood to drain after getting wet. It helps stop the wood from rotting out over time. Also, if replacing entire bunks only used treated wood! Untreated won't last a year, ask Nitro owners!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Great add JD, thanks!

[@brians.4488]

Ken if you understand props the way ur talking about people should be able to figure it out themselves instead of just asking which prop is best for my boat. So many questions pop up on FB where folks ask really easy questions, easy to research themselves to find the answers!!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Agreed but it is nice for guys that have done the work and are willing to share to give us an idea where to start on certain boats

[@rickvann3489]

Pick a boat already... I want to know...lol

[@danieljohnson8745]

My bet is on the lynx

[@tameraortiz7485]

I'm guessing BassCat or Skeeter. Hard to pass up on the contingency monies.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Done and done!

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

It is surprising that bass cat uses 28oz carpet weight in their boat's

[@KenSmithFishing]

why?

[@raymonddeleur6187]

@@KenSmithFishing I just finished 3 out of 4 of the bunks on my BCB Pantera 2 and I can tell you the 24oz, with the one top layer glued down first is really nice. However, even with brand new blades, my lines don't look as sharp as the lines on these bunks.

[@robertlane370]

How to do a Sam Rayburn fishing report 😂...jk

[@KenSmithFishing]

sorry just not been down there!

[@robertlane370]

@@KenSmithFishing Are you ill? 😁