Great product, but why does it comes in pieces like 12” - 24” in length. I would appreciate if it comes in 5’ - 8’ lengths in one piece just like the the composite bunk. Thank you.
Hello, This is a very good question and the answer is quite simple. Boils down to shipping cost. We sized our product so we could take advantage of more attractive shipping rates. Our EthylGlide80 compound found in our slides is quite heavy and extremely dense, with most of our individual pieces weighing over 1lb each. So if you buy 20 slides we have to ship a product that weighs 20-25lbs. Now, if you ship a product that is 20-25lbs, but is also 5Ft to 8Ft in length your shipping cost will be just as much, if not more, than the product itself - significantly driving up the cost. We'd rather sell you a far superior product and put your money towards that, rather than sell a mediocre product, but is in full lengths, and have most of your money go towards the shipping cost. So short answer, this size allows us to sell a superior product compound and not just charge you a ton for the shipping cost and sell a less product.
Is there a product that’s NOT slick. When I have a partner with me I do not strap the boat while going down the ramp to launch and I do not strap the boat going up the ramp after loading. I want a product that doesn’t rot or break down but I’m not interested in having to strap my boat each time. Sounds like I might need to stick with wood and carpet maybe?
Hello, if you prefer to not secure down your boat then I do not recommend you use any kind of slide or slick. Cuda Powersports does have composite bunk boards that are a direct replacement for carpeted bunk boards. However, it's always a good idea to at a minimum winch the boat to the trailer and apply the safety chain.
Hello, You can purchase our Composite Bunk Boards and then simply wrap them with carpet still. Will give you a product that won't rot or breakdown and also provide the grip you desire to launch/retrieve the boat on your own. Thanks!
Great product, but why does it comes in pieces like 12” - 24” in length. I would appreciate if it comes in 5’ - 8’ lengths in one piece just like the the composite bunk. Thank you.
Hello,
This is a very good question and the answer is quite simple. Boils down to shipping cost. We sized our product so we could take advantage of more attractive shipping rates. Our EthylGlide80 compound found in our slides is quite heavy and extremely dense, with most of our individual pieces weighing over 1lb each. So if you buy 20 slides we have to ship a product that weighs 20-25lbs. Now, if you ship a product that is 20-25lbs, but is also 5Ft to 8Ft in length your shipping cost will be just as much, if not more, than the product itself - significantly driving up the cost. We'd rather sell you a far superior product and put your money towards that, rather than sell a mediocre product, but is in full lengths, and have most of your money go towards the shipping cost. So short answer, this size allows us to sell a superior product compound and not just charge you a ton for the shipping cost and sell a less product.
Is there a product that’s NOT slick. When I have a partner with me I do not strap the boat while going down the ramp to launch and I do not strap the boat going up the ramp after loading. I want a product that doesn’t rot or break down but I’m not interested in having to strap my boat each time. Sounds like I might need to stick with wood and carpet maybe?
Hello, if you prefer to not secure down your boat then I do not recommend you use any kind of slide or slick. Cuda Powersports does have composite bunk boards that are a direct replacement for carpeted bunk boards. However, it's always a good idea to at a minimum winch the boat to the trailer and apply the safety chain.
Hello,
You can purchase our Composite Bunk Boards and then simply wrap them with carpet still. Will give you a product that won't rot or breakdown and also provide the grip you desire to launch/retrieve the boat on your own. Thanks!