How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

[mayoh]

Hi Guys,<br /><br />When trailering how long distances on highways, how do you protect your gel coat from small stones that the car kicks back at 90mph. <br /><br />I have been looking for some cover that is a bit thicker and protects the undercarrage of the boat <br /><br />any info would be great

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

search: " trailer rock guard" use the red search at the top of this page. it's all been covered. good post.

 

[craze1cars]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

I use this. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp;jsessionid=XHX4AW4NZR30FTQSNOKCCO4OCJVZOIWE?id=0004108520080a&navCount=0&cmCat=srchdx&cm_ven=srchdx&cm_ite=src hdx&CM_REF=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3Dultraguard%2Bcabelas&_requestid=5705<br /><br />But if you're towing at 90 mph, especially with a "car," the little rock chips won't be noticed anyway....just lean on your insurance company to pay for the full value of your totalled boat when it pops a tire and your whole rig flips down the highway, and you'll never be able to boat again anyway since you'll be in a wheelchair. Sorry....couldn't resist.

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

Towing at 90? For real? Slow down and you might kick up a few less rocks. <br />I think you can get arrested for reckless driving towing a boat at 90. At least here in the states.

 

[tommays]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

90 KPH ?<br /><br />tommays

 

[Pony]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

That was my initial reaction to his post as well tommays......which would be about 55mph. Seems plenty reasonable.(If it was indeed a typo)

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

Originally posted by mayoh:<br /> from small stones that the car kicks back at 90mph.

I read this as "the rock is going 90mph reletive to the boat" not "I'm driving at 90mph and hit a stationary rock"<br /><br />-JMW

 

[mayoh]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

Sorry TYPO 90Kph or 55mph

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

OK, we all love you again <br /><br />I think mudflaps or something like craze1cars suggested is your best bet.

 

[mayoh]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

Tashdady & Craze thanks for the info

 

[Speedwagon]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

I've seen some trailering boat covers that cover a good portion of the bow section. I think they were custom covers, but I'd say they covered the first 6 feet of a 28ft boat. Velcro held it together on the bottom there.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How do you protect Gel coat when trailering

i think the flapping, would cause more damage than, being uncovered.