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Someone got a GREAT boat from one heck of a seller

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My bunks are not in need of replacing on my 14 boat..like the gentlemen said in the reply ” i want to do this as a added insurance policy against blisters ” I have been told that a 14 model probably wont develop them anyway, but these new bunks would just be added assurance..

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Thanks BCB for the info..even though it is not likely that my particular model will ever develop blisters, i still want a set of these bunks when they become available..Thanks..

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So is the bracket that comes with the pump actually used, or do they use 2 bolts that go into the pump going through the storage compartment wall?

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Thank you sir..i thought maybe they just didnt use the bracket that screws to the floor and just used the 2 bolts that would normally go through the bracket into the pump through the storage compartment wall..

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I have tried it both ways “with and without the gasket” pump seems more solid WITHOUT the gasket seated directly to the fiberglass wall..wondering if the gasket is used when BCB installs them at the factory?

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Thanks Sparker..i mounted them without the rubber gasket and they are solid, seated straight to the fiberglass wall..

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I got my preassembled boards in today..problem is i only got 2 10 footers..i did not get the 2 6 footers or the lag bolts or flat washers..gonna have to call parts Monday i guess..

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This is precisely what i had to do..long boards..front brackets are centeredmiddle bracket is 5/16 inch off centered towards the fenders..rear bracket is also 5/16 inch off centered toward the fender..short boards are 5/16 inch off centered toward the fenders on all 3 brackets..centering the boards makes the bunks too tight to the chines..just a little info for someone planning a install..this was on a 2014 Cougar FTD..

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I didnt get a template..

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Website says to center on the brackets and that would be fine for carpeted bunks because carpet will smash..Gatorbak wont..

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Another bit of info..instaltion instructions on website says to rip the boards so that they are 4 3/4 wide..my premade Gatorbak bunks from BCB the board width is4 1/2..had they have been 4 3/4, i would have had more of a problem when i centered them on the upright brackets..not trying to start a war, but you are left scratching your head when you load your boat after the install and it wont set down between the chines..i have been there..

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Here is what i have to offer on the subject and dont want to put people into panic mode..i installed Gatorback on my trailer about 2 1/2 months ago..i removed it today and reinstalled my carpet bunks..in a couple of places the ribs on the Gatorback had put little indentions in the hull, not bad enough to fix but you could feel them with your finger..that happend in 2 month..who knows what it would have happened if i hadnt removed them..BCB has probably seen this this same thing..just a little info on my experience..

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Please in detail explain what you were seeing..i installed them on my trailer and in 2 months of use, i started seeing some things on my hull that i didnt like..yanked them and put carpeted bunks back on..

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Check out the Fortexx trol-loc by RMC Boatworks..it goes where the normal rod goes on the Fortrexx but also has a lock down to the deck..i have one on my 101 on my Cougar and it works great..

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