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Instruction Sheet #15390
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WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Boat Glide On's greatly reduce friction between boat and trailer bunk boards. Winch must be locked and winch
line must be securely attached when launching, loading and transporting boat on trailer. Failure to keep boat
secured at all times to boat trailer can result in serious property damage, personal injury and/or possible death.
Prior to towing - always securely connect winch line, bow chain and transom tie down straps
Glide On
Bunk Board
Side View/Rear end
RIGHT
Slide Glide On UP
until it stops without
riding up the bunk
WRONG
2” x 4” Bunk
Guide On’s
Installation Instructions
Part #86162/86173
3. Starting at the rear of the trailer, slide one of the Bunk Glide Ons onto the
2x4 lumber with the open side to the middle of the bunk board. Push the
Glide On section onto the lumber until it is almost flush with the end of the
bunk board (see Fig 2).
4. Attach the first half of the bunk with the self taping screws into the
reinforced areas indicated on the sides of the Glide Ons.
5. Slide the forward matching side Glide On up to the flush end of the
secured Glide On.
6. Attach the second half with the self taping screws into the reinforced
areas indicated on the sides of the Glide Ons. The Bunk Glide Ons may
extend over the front end of the bunk, that's OK (not over the rear).
7. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 for the opposite side bunk.
Fig. 2
Note: Due to the slippery nature of the Bunk Glide Ons, some boat & trailer combinations such as “float on” type trailers, it is
better to place the Glide Ons on the back half of the bunk boards and carpet on the front half of the bunk boards (see Fig. 3).
This allows a fast slippery launch while allowing some holding initially when the tension is released on the winch line.
Front Carpet/Glide On Combination
Fig. 3
Warning: Before You Load Your Boat!
As with ALL bunk boards make sure the bunks are free of sand and debris, which can cause damage
to your boat hull.
TIE DOWN ENGINEERING • Atlanta, GA 30336
www.tiedown.com (404) 344-0000
